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By Ismaeel Aleem  President Bola Tinubu has approved a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts, effective immediately, to strengthen Nigeria’s shea industry and curb informal cross-border trade. The directive, announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa, aims to transform Nigeria into a global supplier of refined shea products, with projections to generate $300 million annually in the short term. Shettima emphasised that the ban is not an anti-trade measure but a strategic move to enhance value addition, protect local processors, and create jobs, particularly for rural women. READ ALSO: Education is…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Polish tennis star Iga Świątek launched her US Open campaign in emphatic style, sweeping aside Emiliana Arango with a dominant straight-sets win, 6-1, 6-2. The victory keeps alive her bid to achieve a remarkable milestone – becoming the first woman since Serena Williams in 2012 to claim both Wimbledon and the US Open in the same calendar year. The match, staged at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, highlighted Świątek’s trademark blend of power, precision and resilience. Beyond securing her place in the next round, she also made history by surpassing Monica Seles’ long-standing record for the most…

By Eniola Amadu UK ministers have approved plans to help a further 30 students from Gaza travel to Britain to begin university courses next month. The move, however, still depends on clearance from Israeli authorities before any evacuation can proceed. This latest approval brings the total number of students the government intends to assist to 39, following last week’s pledge to secure the safe passage of nine Chevening scholars. READ ALSO: UK elections chief urges democracy lessons for children from age 11 The Chevening programme, funded primarily by the UK government, enables outstanding candidates to undertake one-year master’s degrees at British…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah Religion in Nigeria is not just a matter of faith,  it is a way of life. From politics to culture and even family traditions, Christianity and Islam dominate the country’s social fabric, shaping identities, sparking mass movements, and at times fueling tension. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, breathes religion in every aspect of daily life. This raises a pressing question: Why have Christianity and Islam, above all other faiths, taken such deep root in Nigeria? The answers may lie in history, scripture, and the enduring human search for meaning. A Land Touched by Missionaries and Jihad Historically,…

By Eniola Amadu  The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended former Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, for three months over an alleged attempt to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. Dajoh’s suspension came after a motion was moved by Teena Shimawua, the lawmaker representing Kyan state constituency and backed up by James Umoru of the Apa state constituency. Surprisingly, Dajoh had suspended some lawmakers last week before his resignation, and Shimawua, who tabled the motion, was one of them. READ ALSO: Benue assembly: Speaker resigned on personal grounds, not governor’s influence Alfred Berger, the speaker who presided over the motion reduced the former speaker’s…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Anthony Gordon has issued an apology to his Newcastle United teammates, fans, and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk following his red card during the Monday match against the Reds. ‎The 24-year-old winger received a booking in the first 47 minutes for a challenging tackle on the Dutch defender and Liverpool’s captain, which will render him ineligible to participate in the upcoming fixture against Leeds United. ‎The repercussions of Gordon’s dismissal left Newcastle with ten players on the field, contributing to their 3-2 defeat at home. READ ALSO: Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to win Community Shield ‎In addition…

By Ismaeel Aleem Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has signed into law the Local Council Development Areas (Creation and Administration) Bill, establishing 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The reform expands Gombe’s administrative structure from the existing 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to 24 units, marking what the governor described as a “historic moment” in the state’s democratic journey. Speaking at the signing ceremony in the government house yesterday, Yahaya said the initiative was designed to correct long-standing structural imbalances. READ ALSO: Ex-Gombe gov candidate Bala declares himself ADC national chair He noted that despite the state’s…

By Eniola Amadu The UK government has detained more than 100 people who crossed the Channel in small boats under its new “one in, one out” immigration scheme, designed to return irregular migrants to France. So far, no one has been admitted to Britain through the official safe route system, fuelling growing frustration among migrants in Calais who say their applications remain unanswered. According to officials, the reciprocal arrangement means new arrivals will only be processed once returns begin “in the coming weeks”. Until then, those detained will be held in immigration centres. READ ALSO: UK Government Weighs Crackdown on Pub…

By Eniola Amadu  At least three people have been killed and 10 others injured after Typhoon Kajiki swept across Vietnam. Officials warned of continued heavy rainfall that could trigger flooding and landslides in several regions. According to a government statement, the storm damaged nearly 7,000 homes, engulfed 28,800 hectares of rice fields, and uprooted 18,000 trees. READ ALSO: Over 500,000 ordered to evacuate as typhoon advances towards Vietnam  It also toppled 331 electricity poles, cutting power across multiple provinces, including Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thai Nguyen, and Phu Tho. Meanwhile, in the capital Hanoi, torrential rain flooded major streets,…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Ekiti State House of Assembly has restated its commitment to good governance and sustainable development, rejecting claims that it merely serves as a “rubber stamp” for the executive. In a statement released yesterday, the Assembly stressed that its members were elected to advance progress rather than engage in political squabbles or distractions. The declaration comes against the backdrop of heightened political friction in the state, following accusations from a 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship hopeful, who alleged that Governor Biodun Oyebanji was stifling opposition within the party and intimidating party leaders to consolidate power ahead…