US Congress Submits Report on Persecution of Christians in Nigeria to Trump
The United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs have submitted a comprehensive report to the White House addressing the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Following President Donald Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), Congressman Riley Moore, together with Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, led an in-depth investigation […]
Tinubu Confirms State Police Plans, Urges Calm Amid Kano Tensions
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed that the establishment of state police to tackle rising insecurity across Nigeria will proceed as planned. Speaking at an interfaith Ramadan Iftar with governors and senior officials at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Abuja, Tinubu assured Nigerians that the initiative will not be postponed. “What I […]
Wike Cancels 485 Abuja Land Titles After Failing Authenticity Checks
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the cancellation of 485 land titles in Abuja after failing official authenticity checks, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) confirmed on Monday. The affected documents were identified following a comprehensive review by the Department of Land Administration in partnership with the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS). […]
Awujale Selection Crisis: Ruling House Urges Tinubu to Intervene in Ijebuland Impasse
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has formally petitioned President Bola Tinubu, seeking urgent intervention in the suspended selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland in Ogun State. In a statement signed by Adegboyega Olowu, head of the Keregbetu family, the ruling house appealed to the President to prevail on Governor Dapo Abiodun to […]
Adamawa Auto Crash: Four Women Killed, 26 Hospitalised on Yola–Mubi Road
A tragic Adamawa auto crash on Monday evening along the busy Yola–Mubi Road has left four women dead and 26 others hospitalised, raising fresh concerns over road safety in the state. The victims were travelling to the Annual Convention of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) in Demsa Local Government Area when the […]
Alex Iwobi Downplays Fulham’s European Qualification Ambition After 3-1 Win at Sunderland
Alex Iwobi has played down growing speculation about Fulham F.C. qualifying for European competition after their impressive 3-1 Premier League victory over Sunderland A.F.C. at the Stadium of Light. The Nigeria international delivered a match-winning performance, scoring once and providing an assist to help Fulham secure maximum points away from home. The victory pushes Fulham […]
Lookman’s Atletico Madrid Face Club Brugge in High-Stakes UEFA Champions League Second Leg
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will headline a decisive UEFA Champions League knockout play-off clash as Atlético Madrid host Club Brugge at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The tie remains delicately poised after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg in Belgium, where both Lookman and fellow Nigerian star Raphael Onyedika delivered standout performances. First-Leg Drama […]
Peter Olayinka Celebrates First APOEL Goal in Derby Triumph
Super Eagles forward Peter Olayinka has described his first goal for APOEL Nicosia as a special and memorable moment after firing the winner in a tense 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Omonia Nicosia in the Cypriot top-flight. Olayinka made an instant impact in the heated Nicosia derby, scoring in the 81st minute just 10 minutes after […]
Oando Underwater Gas Pipeline Leakage Persists on Orashi River – EDEN
By Alagoa Morris & Akpotu Ziworitin INTRODUCTION On January 3, 2026, the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) received a report from a comrade alerting the organization to a suspected gas pipeline leakage belonging to Oando Plc on the Orashi River near Akinima, along the Oshie oilfield line. Despite initial communication challenges and lack of local guidance, […]
UEFA Suspends Benfica’s Prestianni Over Alleged Racist Abuse of Vinicius Jr
UEFA has provisionally suspended Gianluca Prestianni, midfielder for SL Benfica, following allegations of racist abuse directed at Vinícius Júnior during a UEFA Champions League knock-out play-off against Real Madrid CF. The decision, announced Monday by UEFA, means Prestianni will miss Benfica’s crucial second-leg clash with the Spanish giants. The suspension follows an interim report submitted […]