United States President Donald Trump has stirred diplomatic tension after insisting that South Africa should no longer be part of the G20 group of major economies as the country prepares to host the global summit. His remarks have sparked strong reactions in diplomatic circles just weeks before world leaders gather in Johannesburg. Speaking at an event in Miami Trump criticised South Africa’s economic and political direction claiming the country had lost the standards required to remain among leading economies. “South Africa should not even be in the G’s anymore because what has happened there is bad” he said while addressing…
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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Bernard Mohammed Doro and Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh as new ministers to fill the vacant positions in his federal cabinet following recent resignations. The brief ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja just before the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State takes over as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. He replaces Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda who resigned after emerging as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress. At the ceremony officials described the appointment as a continuation of the administration’s drive to strengthen institutions handling poverty…
The Lagos State Government has commenced a 24 hour traffic control operation across major roads in the state to tackle congestion and ensure smooth movement as the festive season approaches. The initiative is designed to improve traffic flow and enhance public safety during the busy end of year period when vehicular movement usually increases. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation Sola Giwa said the operation will be jointly carried out by a multi agency task force. Agencies involved include the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority the Nigeria Police Force Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority Lagos Waste Management Authority…
The Federal Government has introduced a new agricultural mechanisation scheme under the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme to support farmers with modern farming tools and boost food production across the country. The initiative is designed to help farmers move away from manual farming and embrace mechanised practices for improved output and food security. The scheme is being implemented through the Bank of Agriculture in partnership with Heifer Nigeria to provide tractors and other essential farming equipment to Nigerian farmers and agripreneurs. The government explained that the programme is open to individual farmers, cooperatives, women and young agripreneurs between the…
The United States Supreme Court has backed the Trump administration’s policy requiring that the gender on American passports must reflect a person’s sex at birth. The ruling means transgender and non binary individuals will no longer be able to select a gender marker that aligns with their gender identity on passports while the case continues in court. In an order issued on Thursday, the Supreme Court granted a request to keep the policy in place, blocking a lower court decision that had earlier allowed applicants to choose an X gender marker or change their gender on passports without restrictions. According…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked concern among fans after she broke down in tears in a video where she expressed deep frustration over her ongoing family challenges. The actress said she is mentally and emotionally exhausted, admitting that she feels overwhelmed by the situation surrounding her family and her marriage. Her emotional outburst has drawn reactions across social media, with many expressing worry over her state of mind. In a video shared on her Instagram story, Regina stated that she has reached her breaking point and can no longer cope with everything happening around her. She said, “I tried.…
The United States Congress has introduced a new bill seeking to impose visa bans and freeze assets of individuals linked to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. The bill alleged that the groups have been connected to serious violations of religious freedom, particularly against Christian communities in Nigeria. The proposal is aimed at enforcing accountability for persistent attacks reported in parts of the country. The bill was introduced by US lawmaker Christopher Smith who noted that the move is part of Washington’s efforts to address religious-based violence in Nigeria. He said the action…
Urhobo College from Uvwie has been crowned champions of the Zenith Bank Delta Principals Cup after defeating Ogbe Ijoh Grammar School of Warri South West 2 1 in a thrilling final held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. The keenly contested match saw Urhobo College take control early in the game to secure the prestigious trophy. The champions got off to a flying start by scoring within the first minute of kickoff and later doubled their lead in the 30th minute. Ogbe Ijoh Grammar School fought back and reduced the deficit in the second half but could not overturn…
Globacom has unveiled a new interactive service called Take A Guess Trivia aimed at rewarding its subscribers with exciting prizes including cash, airtime and data. The service is designed to entertain customers while offering them the opportunity to win valuable rewards as they participate in the trivia sessions. The company explained that the Take A Guess Trivia gives subscribers the chance to answer questions on lifestyle and general knowledge, making the experience both educational and rewarding. According to Glo, “Participants stand a chance to win fantastic rewards, including airtime, data and cash prizes when they answer trivia questions correctly.” To…
The Nigerian Navy has rescued eleven passengers from a sinking passenger boat along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday when the boat developed engine trouble mid way through the trip and began to take in water, putting the lives of passengers at risk. The boat was said to have taken off from the Nembe Waterside Jetty in Port Harcourt and was heading to Coal Beach Jetty on Bonny Island when the engine failed. According to eyewitnesses, panic broke out among the passengers as the vessel became unstable on the water. One passenger said that…
Nigerians have intensified calls for a total ban on open grazing following the rising cases of deadly clashes between herders and farmers across the country. Many citizens and civil society groups say the frequent violence linked to open grazing has become a national concern and requires immediate action from the government to prevent further loss of lives. Reports show that no fewer than 2,800 people have been killed between 2020 and 2025 in violent confrontations linked to the movement of cattle through farmlands. In 2024 alone, 61 incidents were recorded with 467 casualties, while more than 451 deaths have already…
The Nigerian Senate has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to fully enforce the ban on the production and sale of sachet and small bottle alcoholic drinks by December 2025. The lawmakers insisted that the decision was necessary to protect public health and stop the easy access of children and young people to alcohol. The resolution followed a motion raised by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong representing Cross River South, who expressed concern over the repeated extensions of the ban. He said the continued sale of alcohol in sachets makes it cheap, attractive and easily accessible to…