President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following an evaluation for swelling in his legs, the White House announced on Thursday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, reading from a statement by the president’s physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella said the 79-year-old underwent a thorough medical assessment, including vascular diagnostic tests, conducted by…
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri in Borno State after ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu announced this on Thursday during an expanded FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in honour of the former Nigerian leader. President Tinubu announced the honour at the session of tributes of the Federal Executive Council to…
The Forum of Commissioners of Power and Energy has voiced strong concerns over the proposed 2025 Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, warning that it could spark constitutional disputes between the Federal Government and states, and derail recent reforms in the power sector. In a joint statement by Eka Williams (Cross River) and Omale Omale (Benue), the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a special expanded session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The session will hold on Thursday, July 17, at 5 p.m., and will be led by President Tinubu himself. The tribute session will include leaders from the National Assembly, Judiciary, and members…
The UK government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 in general elections, following a campaign promise by the ruling Labour Party. If passed, the reform will give Britain one of the lowest voting ages globally. Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the move, saying, “If you’re old enough to work and pay…
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the FCT High Court has clarified that the travel passport of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is not in her court’s custody but with the Federal High Court, Abuja. At Thursday’s hearing on EFCC’s money laundering case against Bello, Justice Anenih said the application to release his passport could not…
Big Brother Naija is back for its 10th season with a record-breaking ₦150 million grand prize! The show premieres with a double launch on July 26 & 27, 2025. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returns as host for another 10 weeks of drama, strategy, and entertainment. The season finale is set for October 5. Auditions were held in…
Veteran journalist Dele Momodu has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he described as the hijacking of the party by antidemocratic forces. In a letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu said his decision…
A massive fire has ravaged a commercial building in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut, claiming the lives of dozens of people, local authorities reported on Thursday. According to Wasit regional governor Mohammed Jameel Al-Mayahi, around 50 men, women, and children were killed in the overnight blaze. Local media identified the site as the Kut…
Former interim head coach of the Super Eagles, Monday Sinclair, has passed away at the age of 88. His death was confirmed on Wednesday by ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah, who played under Sinclair at Sharks FC and regarded him as a mentor and father figure. In an emotional tribute shared on Facebook, Peterside wrote:…
