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Senate Denies Rift Between Akpabio and Bamidele, Affirms Leadership Unity

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Senate has firmly denied media reports alleging a clash between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, calling the claims baseless and a distortion of routine legislative procedures. This is not the first time the upper legislative chamber has had to dismiss such allegations of a verbal exchange during an executive […]

FG Launches ₦10 Million Support Fund for Tertiary Institution Staff

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has officially introduced the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a landmark loan initiative offering eligible academic and non-academic staff in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education access to loans of up to ₦10 million. Unveiled during a high-level stakeholder engagement in Abuja, the scheme is designed to enhance staff welfare, boost […]

VP Shettima Arrives Ethiopia for UN Food Summit, Donates Cashew Seedlings to Boost Agricultural Ties

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent Nigeria at the second United Nations Food Systems Summit. Upon arrival, the Vice President convened a strategic meeting with the Nigerian delegation, which included the Technical Assistant to the President on Agriculture and Executive Secretary of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit, Marion […]

Nigerian Gamer Verde Embarks on 48-Hour God of War Marathon to Raise Mental Health Awareness

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A Nigerian physiologist and gamer is preparing for one of the most ambitious gaming marathons ever attempted. On July 27, Bolade Oghenevbayenrhe ‘Verde’ Bezi will embark on 48 straight hours of God of War gameplay in a bid to break the Guinness World Record, aiming to start a conversation about mental health in a country […]

Messi and Alba Suspended by MLS for Skipping All-Star Game

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Major League Soccer has suspended Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba after both players failed to appear at the MLS All-Star Game without providing an official reason. The league announced on Friday that the duo will be sidelined for Inter Miami’s upcoming match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday. Under MLS rules, All-Star selections […]

Treason Trial of Ex-DR Congo President Joseph Kabila Opens in Kinshasa Military Court

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The high-profile treason trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has officially commenced at a military court in Kinshasa. Kabila is facing a series of grave charges, including treason, murder, and rape—allegedly linked to his suspected support for the M23 rebel group, which currently controls large swaths of the mineral-rich eastern region […]

Two PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC, Reducing PDP Seats in Edo Assembly to Four

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Two members of the Edo State House of Assembly elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Eugene Inegbeboh of Igueben Constituency and Hon. Andrew Uzamere of Ovia North East Constituency were formally received into the APC at the party’s secretariat in Benin City. Their defection […]

NASRDA Applauds Owolabi Salis as First Nigerian to Successfully Travel to Space and Return

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has hailed Owolabi Salis for making history as the first Nigerian to travel to space and return safely, calling the achievement a significant milestone in the nation’s space development efforts. In a statement by NASRDA’s Director of Media and Corporate Communications, Dr. Felix Ale, the agency noted […]