President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Sunday evening to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting, a strategic summit focused on addressing the escalating security challenges in West Africa. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Fiumicino International Airport in Rome at approximately 7:20 p.m. local time….
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a nationwide two-week warning strike, beginning midnight, Monday, October 13, 2025, in all public universities across Nigeria. The union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced the decision during a press conference on Sunday at the University of Abuja, citing the government’s continued inaction on longstanding issues…
Israel announced on Sunday that it will move to destroy Hamas’s tunnel network in Gaza once all Israeli hostages have been released, with plans to carry out the operation under a US-led international framework. In a statement, Defence Minister Israel Katz said the mission would be a top priority following the current three-day-old ceasefire, which…
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for “courage” and determination from all parties involved in efforts to forge a lasting peace in Gaza, as global leaders prepare to attend a high-stakes summit aimed at ending the conflict. “The agreement to begin the peace process has given a spark of hope in the Holy Land,” said…
29-year-old reality TV star, media personality, and makeup artist Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the most cosmetic makeovers completed by an individual in 24 hours. As part of the Tacha’s Beauty Festival, the challenge began at 8 p.m. on October 11 and will run…
President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday for Rome, Italy, where he will participate in a meeting of heads of state and government at the Aqaba Process, a key international counter-terrorism initiative. In a statement released by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the Aqaba Process was described as a security-focused platform launched in 2015 by King…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived safely in Uyo ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic, scheduled for Tuesday. Their arrival was confirmed on Sunday via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The team touched down at Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo…
The aircraft transporting Nigeria’s Super Eagles from South Africa to Uyo for their final World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic was forced to make an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday after experiencing a technical issue mid-flight. The ValueJet plane, which had initially landed in Luanda for refuelling, reportedly returned to the airport…
As the world marks World Sight Day today, the World Health Organization (WHO) is renewing its call for governments and individuals alike to prioritize eye health and adopt preventive strategies to reduce the rising burden of vision impairment and blindness, particularly across the African Region. Celebrated annually on October 9, World Sight Day is dedicated…
Polokwane, South Africa—October 10, 2025 — Following Nigeria’s narrow 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their FIFA World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers match, Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, admitted that his team has been under intense pressure—pressure that, according to him, has weighed on the squad since the early stages of the qualifiers. Speaking during…
