The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. A member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, made the marriage public on Friday through a celebratory Facebook post. He confirmed the union and welcomed Queen…
The Federal Government has confirmed that debris from a United States airstrike against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in Sokoto State caused the explosions that damaged properties in Offa, Kwara State, on Christmas night. The clarification followed public anxiety after explosions rocked parts of Offa, damaging homes, shops, and a hotel. As a result, residents expressed…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria return to action on Saturday night when they face Tunisia in a crucial Group C clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The match takes place at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fes, with kick-off set for 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time. Importantly, a win will secure…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s new security measures will soon begin to yield positive results across the country. The president gave the assurance while meeting a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence. According to a statement issued…
Israel recognizes the Somaliland Republic as an independent state with sovereignty. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced this on December 26, 2025. This decision brings Somaliland’s long wait for recognition to an end. Moreover, Netanyahu signed a joint agreement with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi during a virtual ceremony. Israel becomes the first nation to…
RULAAC demanded clarity from the Tinubu administration. The group focused on the legal grounds for US airstrikes in Sokoto State. RULAAC also raised some concerns regarding Nigerian sovereignty. They said a clear legal basis should always be provided for foreign armies to intervene. At the same time, they focused on possible violations of international law….
China took strong action on December 26, 2025. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs imposed sanctions on 20 US defense companies and 10 executives. This move came after the US approved a major arms sale to Taiwan. Details of the Sanctions Authorities froze all assets of the companies in China. They also banned Chinese organizations from…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared exciting news on social media today. He stated that he and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to meet soon. Zelenskyy emphasized urgency in his post. He wrote that they would not lose a single day. Additionally he noted that much could happen before the New Year. This development follows recent…
The United States conducted a powerful airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day. Officials targeted fighters in Sokoto state. This action aimed to combat terrorism in the region. Nigeria played a key role in the operation. The government provided crucial intelligence to the US military. Additionally, Nigerian authorities approved the strike…
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi sharply criticizes the recent US airstrikes on ISIS camps in northwestern Nigeria. He urges President Bola Tinubu’s government to immediately stop all military cooperation with the United States. Additionally, Gumi warns that these actions could kill innocent civilians and worsen the country’s security problems. Risks of Foreign Intervention Gumi argues that US…
