Why far-right Israeli minister’s visit to a holy site risks inflaming tensions
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has risked inflaming religious tensions by reportedly praying at the Al Aqsa mosque site in Jerusalem.
Month: August 2025
‘It’s a David and Goliath battle’: Talks over pivotal plastics deal reach crucial stage
The scientist who first raised the alarm over microplastics in the world’s oceans has warned of a “David vs Goliath” battle between scientists and the plastics industry – as delegates begin to negotiate a global deal to reduce plastic pollution.
Speaker Abbas, Deputy Kalu Hail D’Tigress Over 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Victory
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has lauded Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress for defeating Mali at the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, winning the trophy for a record seventh time. D’Tigress, coached by Rena Wakama, were crowned champions of the basketball tournament on Sunday at the Palais des […]
Kremlin urges caution in nuclear rhetoric following Trump’s submarine order
The Kremlin has urged caution in nuclear rhetoric, responding for the first time to US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US is repositioning nuclear submarines.
Gov Buni Tasks New Emir Of Gudi On Peace, Unity, Progress In Domain
Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has charged the new Emir of Gudi, Alhaji Ismaila Ahmed Gadaka to champion peace, unity, and progress for the people of his emirate, the state, and the nation. Governor Buni made the call on Monday during the official presentation of appointment letter to the traditional ruler at the […]
Hong Kong cancels passports of overseas-based activists
Hong Kong authorities have intensified their crackdown on 16 overseas activists accused of endangering national security by banning their financial support and cancelling most of their passports.
‘You Must Appreciate When Gov’t Has Done Well’, Wike Slams Critics Of FCT Projects
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded strongly to critics claiming that his administration was focusing development efforts only on high-profile government districts without stakeholders’ involvement. Barr Wike insisted that the ongoing works were guided by stakeholders’ engagement and sound urban planning. Speaking during a media parley with journalists in […]
Wike Vows Relentless Projects Ahead Of Abuja’s 50th Anniversary
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the commitment of the administration to continued development of infrastructures across Abuja ahead of FCT’s 50th anniversary in 2026. Wike said the recent commissioning of projects was only a milestone to mark President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office, not the end of […]
Search for British woman who disappeared from Greek beach
A search is under way for a British woman who went missing from a beach in Kavala, northern Greece.
Tinubu, Akpabio Preach Peace At Wadada Turbaning In Nasarawa
President Bola Tinubu and Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, have asked traditional rulers to use their positions to spread the messages of love and brotherhood in the country. In their separate interventions during the turbaning of the senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, at the palace of the Emir […]