July 10 , 2025 | Abuja — The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, effectively ending the legal challenge filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The apex court, in its ruling, dismissed the appeal
July 10, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday, held a closed-door meeting with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, in Abuja, to discuss the recent changes in US visa policy affecting Nigerian citizens. The meeting came in the wake of the US government’s new directive limiting
July 10, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, as part of his administration’s roadmap for national growth and development. Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level policy dialogue at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment
In a bold move that signals intensified competition in the tech industry, Meta Platforms Inc. has reportedly succeeded in enticing a leading artificial intelligence (AI) engineer away from Apple, offering a staggering pay package valued at over $200 million. This landmark recruitment underscores Meta’s aggressive push to dominate the AI landscape amid growing demand for
In response to the recent announcement by former US President Donald Trump imposing new tariffs, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged member countries of the BRICS bloc to consider imposing retaliatory tariffs against the United States. Speaking at a recent economic forum, President Lula emphasized the need for a unified stance among
Lagos State University (LASU) has once again demonstrated its reputation for academic excellence as one of its distinguished graduates, Lawal Maryam Abiodun, emerged as the Best Graduating Female Student and the Second Overall Best Graduating Student at the Nigerian Law School’s Call to Bar ceremony held in Abuja on July 10, 2025. Maryam, an alumna
July 10, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Government has officially launched Phase 7 of the Kainji Mass Trials of suspected terrorists, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law in the ongoing fight against terrorism. The latest phase, which commenced at the Kainji Custodial Centre in Niger State, is part
July 10, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria is set to record a historic inflow of Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) in 2025, with projections indicating a surge to $16.08 billion — the highest in the nation’s economic history. Analysts say the rise is largely driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) sustained hawkish monetary policy
Arsenal have completed the signing of experienced midfielder Christian Norgaard from Brentford in a move aimed at strengthening their midfield options ahead of the new season. The 31-year-old Danish international leaves Brentford after a successful six-year stint where he made 196 appearances across all competitions, including 122 in the Premier League. He scored 13 goals
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has etched a new milestone by becoming the first bank from West Africa to secure a direct listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Main Market. This landmark achievement marks a significant step in the bank’s international growth strategy and highlights the increasing confidence of global investors in Nigerian financial institutions.
