A UN official on Sunday warned the Security Council that Israel’s plans to control Gaza City risked “another calamity” with far-reaching consequences, as Benjamin Netanyahu insisted his goal was not to occupy the territory. The United Nations Security Council held a rare emergency weekend meeting after Israel said its military would “take control” of Gaza City in a plan approved by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s security cabinet that sparked a wave…

The aviation unions in Nigeria have announced the suspension of their planned nationwide strike, which was set to begin today. The unions, comprising the National Union of Air Transport Employees and all other aviation employees disclosed this in a joint statement deferring the strike action. The unions cited positive developments following interventions by the minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, and other senior officials. Read also: Any airline that flies Kwam1…

Nearly 300 people have been arrested in a week-long nationwide operation targeting asylum seekers suspected of working illegally for delivery companies. Between 20 and 27 July, immigration enforcement teams stopped and questioned 1,780 individuals across the UK. Of these, 280 were arrested in areas including Hillingdon (northwest London), Dumfries (Scotland) and Birmingham. The Home Office confirmed that 89 of those arrested have been detained pending removal, while 53 are having…

By Clement Abayomi It cannot be disputed that Lagos is Nigeria’s busiest economic hub. Once the federal capital, the active commercial centre is often regarded as a microcosm of the Nigerian federation. However, despite this prominent prestige, there is still a divisive and unresolved argument about who really owns Lagos. Is it the legacy of a particular indigenous people, or, as popularly proclaimed, is it a “no man’s land” as…

Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term. In a statement on Friday, Ambode dismissed reports linking him to a governorship ambition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing them as “false publications” aimed at causing distractions. “I wish to publicly reaffirm my absolute and unshakable loyalty to…

Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has passed away at the age of 78. His family, in a statement on Saturday, confirmed that the elder statesman died peacefully. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief Audu Ogbeh. He passed away on the 9th of August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78,” the statement read.…

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, on Friday agreed that there were errors in the grading of some of the papers candidate wrote in this year’s Senior Secondary School Examination, SSCE, saying the failure rate was not as pronounced as earlier announced. The Council therefore said it had reviewed the results and that more candidates now passed five or more subjects including English Language and Mathematics. The new figure now…

The Minister of Airspace and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to Tuesday’s incident between the staff and crew of ValueJet and Fuji Icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly known as Kwam 1.

In a major shift in tone and policy, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday formally declared Russia to be an “extraordinary threat” to the United States, citing Vladimir Putin’s refusal to halt the war in Ukraine. This designation came alongside the announcement of fresh economic sanctions aimed at pressuring Moscow into agreeing to a ceasefire. Central to Trump’s response is a new 25% tariff increase on Indian imports, specifically targeting…

By Clement Abayomi Valerie Fubara is the wife of Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State. She was born in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Although her year of birth is not publicly known, local records reveal June 29 as her birthday. Her life before becoming First Lady has remained very private, and official biographies generally omit information about her education or early career. In 2024, Rivers State’s…

President John Mahama of Ghana has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the safety and well-being of Nigerians and their businesses in the country

Top political, traditional, and business figures from Northern Nigeria converged in Kaduna on Tuesday to review the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, two years after he took office. The high-level meeting is being held at the historic Arewa House, once the residence of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello. It was convened by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, a respected socio-political think tank focused on…