In a stirring call to action, Nigerian-British trailblazer and youngest Mayor, Princess Opeyemi Bright, has encouraged Nigerian youths—both at home and in the diaspora—to harness their talents for self-growth and national pride. Mayor Bright, who currently serves as Mayor of Barking and Dagenham in the United Kingdom, made the remarks while hosting Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,
Lokoja, Kogi State – June 29, 2025 The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating key economic reforms under the $750 million World Bank-backed State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme, as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business across Nigeria. Speaking on the development, a senior government official
Washington D.C., USA – June 2025Former United States President and Republican frontrunner for the 2024 elections, Donald J. Trump, has issued a stern warning to Iran, vowing that he would not hesitate to authorize military strikes should the Islamic Republic restart its nuclear weapons programme. Speaking during a campaign rally in Florida on Tuesday night,
Lagos, Nigeria – June 2025 The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic relations with Nigeria by identifying the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) as a strategic hub for deeper U.S. investments in West Africa. This development followed a high-level visit by a delegation from the U.S. Mission to Nigeria, led by the
Abuja – June 27, 2025 In a groundbreaking move for Nigeria’s creative industry, the governments of Nigeria and Brazil have signed their first ever auto‐visual co‑production agreement, opening a new chapter in cultural diplomacy and media collaboration. The landmark treaty, inked on June 24, 2025, enables filmmakers, animators, and content creators from both countries to
A tragic and deeply emotional scene has emerged from war-ravaged Gaza, where two Palestinian infants, a five-month-old and a 10-day-old newborn, have reportedly died from severe malnutrition as humanitarian access remains heavily restricted due to the continued Israeli blockade. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the heartbreaking deaths occurred as a result of prolonged shortages
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, delivered a powerful address at the 2025 African Advancement Meeting (#AAM2025), themed “African Renaissance in an Era of Turbulence – Are the Lions Still on the Move?” In his thought-provoking speech, Obasanjo reaffirmed confidence in Africa’s journey toward development, declaring that the continent’s future remains in motion—bold, proud,
President Donald Trump, speaking on Thursday during a White House event to rally support for a new federal spending bill, disclosed that the United States signed a “trade-related” deal with China the previous day, Wednesday. Although Mr Trump refrained from offering any further specifics on the agreement, he emphasised its importance as part of his broader
The Kiswah of the Ka’bah, widely regarded as the most costly garment globally, continues to capture the awe of millions for its unmatched craftsmanship and value. This sacred cloth, which drapes the holiest site in Islam located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is meticulously crafted using some of the world’s finest materials. According to official sources,
The Islamic new year has officially commenced, as the crescent moon marking the beginning of the sacred month of Muharram 1447 AH was sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shortly after sunset on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This sighting confirms the conclusion of the month of Dhul Hijjah, making it 29 days in total
