The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled what authorities describe as the largest clandestine methamphetamine laboratory ever uncovered in Nigeria, following a court order issued over environmental and public health concerns. The makeshift drug production facility, hidden deep within a forest between the Abidagba and Iroto communities in Ogun State, was pulled down…
The United States has announced a major new restriction on the import of foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots, citing growing concerns over national security, cybersecurity, and the protection of critical infrastructure. The move is expected to have its greatest impact on Chinese manufacturers, further escalating the technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The decision was…
Nigeria and Canada have taken another significant step toward launching direct flight services as both countries intensify negotiations to finalize a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) that could transform air travel, trade, and economic cooperation between the two nations. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and…
Seplat Energy has announced a major transaction with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, confirming an agreement to sell a 10 percent working interest in the assets held within their joint venture for approximately $281.6 million. The company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, providing…
European football has been thrown into one of its biggest governance disputes in recent history after all 55 UEFA Member Associations agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to allow private investors to acquire a stake in a new commercial arm of world football. The unanimous decision followed an…
The Federal Ministry of Works has indefinitely suspended the planned rehabilitation of a section of the Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, just hours before the project was scheduled to begin. The repair work, which was initially set to commence on July 28, 2026, was expected to last for two weeks and was designed to…
FIFA has announced an ambitious proposal to invest more than $10 billion in football development over the next four years, marking what the governing body describes as the largest development commitment ever made by a sports organization. If approved by a majority of FIFA’s 211 Member Associations and the FIFA Council, the plan would dramatically…
More than a week after Spain lifted its second FIFA World Cup trophy with Ferran Torres’ dramatic extra-time winner, Argentina’s President Javier Milei is keeping the tournament in the spotlight—but for reasons that extend far beyond football. The Argentine leader has alleged that an organized international campaign sought to damage Argentina’s reputation throughout the tournament….
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning and emergency alerts across several parts of Kyushu Island. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake has the potential to generate tsunami waves of up to one metre (3.28 feet). Residents living in coastal communities…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled new details of his administration’s plan to establish government-owned grocery stores, announcing that the outlets will offer 30% discounts on essential food items in an effort to make groceries more affordable for residents. Speaking at a press conference in Brooklyn on Monday, Mamdani said the initiative is…
