Sports

13 June, 2025
Wimbledon 2025: A Grand Tradition on Grass

London, 13 June 2025 – With the Wimbledon Championships set to commence on 30 June 2025, tennis enthusiasts across the globe are gearing up for...

8 June, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs Over Jannik Sinner in Thrilling Roland Garros Final

Paris, 8 June 2025 – Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Roland Garros men’s singles title in a gripping five-set final against world number one Jannik Sinner,...

7 June, 2025
Coco Gauff Triumphs at French Open, Securing Second Grand Slam Title

Paris, 7 June 2025 – Coco Gauff, the 21-year-old American tennis sensation, clinched her second Grand Slam singles title at the French Open, defeating world...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Military’s Repeated ‘Mistaken’ Airstrikes on Civilians Spark Outrage and Doubt

2 June 2025, Zamfara, Nigeria – The Nigerian military has once again come under intense scrutiny following yet another deadly airstrike that killed at least...

3 June, 2025
Surge in Terrorism in Sahel and Nigeria Linked to US Withdrawal, Experts Say

2 June 2025, Abuja – A recent statement from General Michael Langley, commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), has attributed the escalating insurgency in...

3 June, 2025
Peter Obi Visits Niger State to Offer Condolences and Support Amid Devastating Floods

Niger State, Nigeria – On Monday, 2 June 2025, Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and prominent Nigerian politician, visited Niger State to express...

3 June, 2025
Bianca Leads Nnewi Delegation to Thank Governor Soludo

Nnewi, Anambra State, 2 June 2025 – On Sunday, 1 June, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, recently nominated as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, led...

3 June, 2025
African Union Urged to Break Free from Foreign Funding Dependency

Marrakech, Morocco, 2 June 2025 – The African Union (AU) faces a critical challenge in achieving true sovereignty, with 70% of its $650 million annual...

3 June, 2025
Nigeria Police Rescue 12 Trafficked Children and Seize Arms in Major Operations

Abuja, 2 June 2025 – The Nigeria Police Force has achieved significant breakthroughs in its fight against crime, rescuing 12 trafficked children in Abia State...

3 June, 2025
Ukraine Destroys One-Third of Russia’s Air Force in Long-Range Operation

Kyiv, 1 June 2025 – Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed approximately one-third of Russia’s strategic air force in a meticulously planned operation targeting multiple Russian...

3 June, 2025
Why the anti-Tinubu Coalition Isn’t Coalescing -by Farooq Kperogi

Why the anti-Tinubu Coalition Isn’t Coalescing -by Farooq KperogiThere is supposed to be a formidable coalition of powerful regional and national political forces working to...

3 June, 2025
World Igbo Congress Honours Biafra Heroes at Memorial Day Event

Houston, 30 May 2025 – The World Igbo Congress (WIC), the leading organisation representing Ndi Igbo in the diaspora, held its annual Heroes and Heroines...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Army Special Forces Eliminate Key Boko Haram Leader in Borno

Kukawa, Borno State – In a significant victory for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, Special Forces under Operation Hadin Kai conducted a precision strike on 30 May...

3 June, 2025
Commemorating Bruce Mayrock: A Hero of Biafra

30 May 2025Today marks the solemn anniversary of the death of Bruce Mayrock, a young American who sacrificed his life in 1969 to draw attention...

3 June, 2025
Biafra Heroes and Heroines Remembrance Day: Reflecting on the Biafran Struggle and Nigeria’s Path Forward

30 May 2025, Enugu, Nigeria – Today, Igbo communities across Nigeria and the diaspora solemnly mark Biafra Heroes and Heroines Remembrance Day, a poignant commemoration...

3 June, 2025
Tinubu Aide’s Defence of Reforms Criticised as Tone-Deaf Amid Economic Hardship

30 May 2025Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has drawn sharp criticism for his recent statement defending the Tinubu...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Troops Arrest Soldiers and Police in Arms Trafficking Crackdown

Maiduguri, Nigeria – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested 18 serving soldiers and 15 police officers accused of selling arms to terrorists and...

3 June, 2025
Mauritania’s Dr Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New AfDB President, Set to Succeed Akinwumi Adesina

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 30 May 2025 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has elected Dr Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its ninth president,...

3 June, 2025
Enugu State Governor Highlights Two Years of Transformative Progress in State Address

Enugu, Nigeria – Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah delivered a compelling address at Okpara Square, outlining the significant strides made by his administration in just two...

3 June, 2025
Nnamdi Kanu Secures Legal Victory as Court Rules Key Exhibits Inadmissible

Abuja, Nigeria – 29 May 2025In a significant development in the ongoing trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra...

3 June, 2025
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s Borrowing Plan as Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Deepens

LONDON, 29 May 2025 – Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fiercely criticised President Bola Tinubu’s plan to secure over $24 billion (£19 billion)...

3 June, 2025
Sowore Slams Tinubu’s Administration on Second Anniversary

agos 29 May 2025 – Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist and publisher, has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as...

3 June, 2025
A Critical Review of President Tinubu’s Two-Year Anniversary Claims: Progress or Propaganda?

On 29 May 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a statement marking the second anniversary of his administration, proclaiming what he described as “undeniable progress”...