By Rafiyat Sadiq The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the self-proclamation of Hon. Nafi’u Bala as the party’s national chairman, describing his claim as baseless and misleading. Bala, who served as the party’s Deputy National Chairman until his resignation in May 2025, had on Wednesday night addressed a press conference in Abuja where he …
By Esther Ososanya Galatasaray has made history by completing a €75 million permanent transfer for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli shattering the Turkish Super Lig transfer record and sending a clear message ahead of the new European season. The fee eclipses the league’s previous record Fenerbahçe’s €20 million move for Youssef En-Nesyri by a staggering 275%, making Osimhen not …
Party says defectors no longer welcome in its affairs By Rafiyat Sadiq The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has declared that former Governor Liyel Imoke, Senator Gershom Bassey, and other chieftains who recently aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are no longer members of the PDP. The party made its position …
By Esther Ososanya Operatives of the Police Command have arrested one David Moses, a security guard working in a school, for allegedly conspiring with his friend, Sunday Irimiya, who is on the run, to murder a carer and a toddler entrusted to her care. A statement from the command said on 23rd July 2025, the …
By Esther Ososanya The U.S. Federal Reserve may be forced to delay cutting interest rates until at least October after fresh inflation data revealed that tariff-driven price increases are reigniting consumer costs across multiple sectors, complicating the central bank’s battle to restore price stability. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reaffirmed its support for suppliers and distributors in the petroleum sector, describing their role as vital to Nigeria’s energy security and economic development. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) in …
Ex Presidential Aide Warns that Denial Could Trigger Instability, Fuel Separatist Agitations By Rafiyat Sadiq A Former presidential aide and Social commentator, Reno Omokri, has appealed to leaders and political stakeholders in Northern Nigeria to allow President Bola Tinubu complete his Two Four-Year Terms in office for the sake of national unity and stability. Omokri …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A new directive by the Tanzanian government prohibiting foreign nationals from owning and operating businesses in 15 small-scale sectors has triggered backlash in neighbouring Kenya and renewed concerns over regional trade relations. The sweeping ban affects activities such as mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining, crop buying on farms, beauty salons, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says ongoing trade negotiations with China are progressing well but have yet to be fully concluded. Speaking to journalists during a media appearance on Thursday, Bessent expressed optimism about finalising a trade agreement with China but noted that “a few technical details” remain unresolved on Beijing’s …
By Esther Ososanya The National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has issued a cautionary appeal to the Dangote Refinery, urging the industrial giant to reconsider its entry into direct fuel distribution, which the association says poses a significant risk to the survival of thousands of small and medium-scale oil marketers across Nigeria. …
