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Wimbledon: Ogunsakin storms into junior doubles quarter-finals

Nigeria, July 8 -- Nigeria's Oluwaseun Ogunsakin has continued his impressive run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, reaching the boys' doubles quarter-finals just days after making history in the s... Read More


CBN warns against rejection of N100 banknotes

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated that both the commemorative N100 banknote and the standard N100 banknote remain legal tender in Nigeria and must be accepted for all... Read More


"Glory has met glory" - Baba Ijesha brushes off critics during MC Oluomo visit

Nigeria, July 8 -- Yoruba actor Olanrewaju "Baba Ijesha" James has brushed aside criticism over his recent public appearances, insisting he is unbothered by public opinion during a visit to National U... Read More


Trump says US may reimpose blockade of Strait of Hormuz, threatens attack

Nigeria, July 8 -- President Donald Trump has said the US may consider reimposing a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and possibly take over the Kharg Island, moves that could restart the... Read More


Reps summon accountant-general, six MDAs over repeated absence

Nigeria, July 8 -- The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, to appear before it on Monday, 13 July. The summo... Read More


IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.0%

Nigeria, July 8 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast to 3.0 per cent for 2026, down from 3.1 per cent in its April 2026 forecast. In its July World... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Ex-minister Nnaji set for arraignment as ICPC files criminal charges

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a six-count criminal charge against a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology,... Read More


NBA rejects alleged AGF directives on 2026 election

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has rejected alleged directives attributed to the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) seeking to postpone its 2026 national officers' electio... Read More


'I may not be alive to contest in 2027 election' - Peter Obi

Nigeria, July 8 -- The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says he may not be alive to contest next year's presidential election. Mr Obi, a former Governo... Read More


2027: Peter Obi might not survive to contest for the presidency

Nigeria, July 8 -- The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says he may not be alive to contest next year's presidential election. Mr Obi, a former Governo... Read More