Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has stated that he owes no one an explanation regarding the peace deal reached with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, emphasizing that the key outcome is the restoration of peace in Rivers State. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike addressed questions about his recent reconciliation…
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from five African countries in Washington next week to discuss what the White House calls “commercial opportunities.” The meeting, scheduled for July 9 at the White House, will feature discussions and a luncheon with leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, according to a White…
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has officially confirmed the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), one of the five power distribution companies formerly under its management. Gbenga Alake, AMCON’s Managing Director and CEO, announced the sale during a media briefing with senior journalists on Thursday, July 3. Alake revealed that IBEDC…
Nigerian goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai has passed away. According to family sources, Rufai—affectionately known as Dodomayana—died on Thursday morning, July 3, after a long illness. Peter Rufai was a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Over a 20-year senior career, he played professionally in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. He proudly represented…
An Afghanistan-born coach named Ashgar tragically died during a youth training camp organized by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in Riesa, Saxony, Germany. According to German media, Ashgar collapsed on the pitch of the Feralpi Arena during the lunch break on Monday. Despite immediate medical attention, he later passed away in hospital. The camp, which involved…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported a profit after tax of ₦1.054 trillion for May 2025, marking a substantial 40.4% increase from the ₦748 billion recorded in April. This information is detailed in the company’s latest Monthly Report Summary for May 2025, published on Tuesday. The report also revealed that NNPCL generated…
