Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, launched their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship defence in spectacular fashion, thrashing Rwanda 92-45 in their opening Group B encounter at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan on Saturday. The six-time African champions showcased their continental dominance from tip-off, winning all four quarters (17-8, 28-17, 26-12, 21-8)
ABUJA, July 25, 2025 – A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to pay ₦10 million in damages to two #EndSARS protesters, citing a gross violation of their fundamental human rights during the 2020 demonstrations. The judgment, delivered by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon, followed a suit filed by the plaintiffs, Ifeanyi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its new national chairman, following the resignation of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje due to health concerns. The decision was finalized after a late-night meeting between President Bola Tinubu and APC governors in Abuja, where Yilwatda emerged as the consensus candidate. The 56-year-old, who currently
July 23, 2025 – Nigeria’s external reserves recorded a notable increase of $200 million within one month, growing from $37.74 billion as of June 18, 2025, to $37.94 billion by July 18, 2025, according to official data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This positive movement in the country’s foreign reserves reflects a
July 22, 2025 Nigeria’s real estate sector has officially overtaken the oil and gas industry to become the third largest contributor to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to early data from the ongoing GDP and Consumer Price Index (CPI) rebasing exercise. The data, compiled by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), indicates a
The Prophet’s Mosque, known in Arabic as Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, remains one of Islam’s holiest sites and a deeply revered destination for Muslims across the globe. Situated in the city of Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the mosque is not only a religious sanctuary but also a spiritual magnet for millions who seek closeness
The Niger State Government has called on residents of more than 2,000 riverine communities across the state to immediately move to safer locations following renewed flood warnings issued by the Federal Government and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The advisory comes amid heightened concerns over the possibility of severe flooding due to expected heavy rainfall
Kano, Nigeria | July 18, 2025 —Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that his administration has successfully delivered on 85% of the promises made during his 2023 gubernatorial campaign, asserting that the state is on a progressive path of development and reform. Governor Yusuf made the statement on Thursday during a public accountability
Abuja | July 17, 2025 Presidential candidate and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has raised alarm over alleged financial inducement targeted at some state chairmen of political parties to force their resignation. Kachikwu claimed that certain political figures, whose identities he did not disclose, are offering as much as ₦20
ENUGU, July 17, 2025 — In a strategic move to enhance Nigeria’s fight against corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) convened a high-level meeting with Attorneys-General from the South-East region in Enugu, aimed at fostering closer collaboration and promoting preventive approaches to curbing graft. The meeting, which brought together key
