French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a major €23 billion investment package for Africa during the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, signaling a renewed push by France to strengthen its economic and diplomatic ties with the continent. The announcement was made on Monday at the opening of the two-day summit, which brought together…
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has reinforced its commitment to strengthening security operations in Lagos with the donation of 150 bulletproof vests and 150 ballistic helmets to three military formations in the state. The security intervention was announced on Monday in a statement released by the Fund, highlighting its continued efforts to support…
Indian actress, singer, and performer Nora Fatehi is set to achieve another major career milestone as she prepares to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony, becoming the first Indian artist scheduled for a 10-minute performance at the global sporting event. The highly anticipated opening ceremony is expected to take place on June…
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into grief following the reported death of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who passed away at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer. According to reports, the actor died on Monday, May 11, 2026, after quietly battling the illness for several months. News of his…
Nigeria is set to receive a fresh supply of petroleum products as at least eight vessels carrying more than 164,000 metric tonnes of fuel prepare to berth at major ports across the country. The incoming shipments include both Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), widely referred to as…
Russia has stated that the United States cannot take possession of Iran’s enriched uranium without the direct consent of the Iranian government, adding a fresh layer of complexity to already heightened tensions surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Iran’s enriched uranium remains the legal property of Iran, meaning no foreign country—including the…
Residents and businesses in Isolo and surrounding communities in Lagos State could soon experience more reliable electricity supply following the approval of a new embedded power generation project. Isolo Power Gen Limited has secured regulatory approval to develop a 9-megawatt embedded power generation facility under the latest licensing round issued by the Lagos State Electricity…
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he still intends to visit and inspect the nation’s gold reserves at Fort Knox, reviving public curiosity around one of America’s most secretive and heavily protected financial assets. Speaking in an interview on Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson, Trump said he remains interested in personally confirming that the country’s…
The Federal Government has introduced a new nationwide policy requiring mandatory drug testing for secondary school students as part of efforts to address rising cases of drug and substance abuse among young people in Nigeria. The new measures are contained in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria, a…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a major change to Nigeria’s admission process, revealing that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and Agriculture-related non-engineering courses will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made during JAMB’s ongoing 2026 admissions policy meeting and later…
