Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince” Turns 36 After Nearly 20 Years in Coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” marked his 36th birthday on April 18, 2025, after spending almost two decades in a coma. The prince suffered a severe brain injury in 2005 following a car accident…
Military Repels Militia Attack in Plateau, Kills One, Arrests Two, Recovers Stolen Cattle
Troops under Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have thwarted an attack by a militia group on Teegbe community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one assailant and arresting two others during a chase into neighbouring Kaduna State. The…
Atiku Breaks Silence on Defections, Defends Buhari Visit, Slams Tinubu Administration
I have been overwhelmed with inquiries from concerned Nigerians, all eager to understand my position on the latest political shifts, particularly the defection of some PDP members to the ruling party. Let me be unequivocal: freedom of association and…
Court Grants EFCC Permission to Arrest and Detain Six CBEX Promoters Over Alleged One Billion Dollar Fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) over alleged investment fraud amounting to over one billion dollars,…
FG Releases N50bn to University Unions, Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Education
The Federal Government has released N50 billion to federal university academic and non-academic staff unions to settle earned allowances, fulfilling a pledge made by President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, made the announcement…
IMF Issues Apology Over Remarks on Nigeria’s Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued an unusual apology over recent remarks on Nigeria’s economic reforms, following a strong response from Nigerian officials at the Spring Meetings in Washington, DC. The apology came after Senator Jimoh…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu Airport in Minna Designated as Alternative to Abuja Airport
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, has been officially named the alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The declaration was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,…
Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood
Jordan announced on Wednesday a broad ban on the Muslim Brotherhood, which could include the closure of the country’s largest opposition party, the Islamic Action Front. The government accused the group of planning attacks and engaging in destabilizing…
Nigeria Loses $2 Billion Annually to Medical Tourism — Health Minister
Nigeria loses an estimated $2 billion each year to medical tourism, a figure that underscores the urgent need to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, emphasised that building…
Shock as PDP Governor Eno Dares Party, Says Tinubu Will Complete Two Terms
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, seemingly unconcerned about his party regaining power in 2027, has stated that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will serve two terms, totaling eight years. Governor Eno, who was…