World News US VP Vance, Rubio received by Pope Leo XIV at Vatican May 19, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso In a symbolic step toward resetting strained ties with the Vatican, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday to open…
Politics Sports National Sports Festival opens in Abeokuta as Tinubu pledges reform in sports sector May 19, 2025 Friday Omosola President Bola Tinubu has said his administration revived the long-dormant National Sports Commission (NSC) to insulate the sports sector from bureaucratic interference and vested interests, stressing its vital role in…
World News UK’s largest gas storage facility faces shutdown May 19, 2025 Fatimah Idera Britain’s largest gas storage facility, Rough, is facing potential closure unless the government agrees to help fund its £2 billion redevelopment. The facility, owned by Centrica, represents half of the…
World News Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer May 19, 2025 Fatimah Idera Former President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Nigeria News Sani blames rising insecurity on deep economic deprivation May 19, 2025 Friday Omosola Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has attributed the persistent insecurity in Northern Nigeria to deep-rooted poverty and widespread economic marginalisation. He warned that meaningful progress will remain elusive without a…
World News Trump’s Treasury Secretary blames Biden for US credit downgrade May 19, 2025 Fatimah Idera Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has attributed the United States of America's losing its top credit rating to Joe Biden's policies.
Sports ‘I felt the love, I’m grateful to be here’, Awoniyi says after surgery May 19, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has broken his silence following emergency surgery for an abdominal injury that saw him placed in an induced coma earlier this month. In an Instagram…
Sports Nigeria beat Egypt on penalties to claim U-20 AFCON bronze May 19, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun Nigeria claimed third place at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory over tournament hosts Egypt on Sunday. The third-place…
Nigeria News Insurgence: Don’t allow Marte fall to Boko Haram, Zulum begs FG, Army May 19, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has raised the alarm that only one town out of 300 remains under government control in Marte Local Government Area, warning that Boko Haram…
Nigeria News China to establish electric vehicle factories in Nigeria May 19, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, says plans are underway to establish electric vehicle factories and other manufacturing ventures in the country, reaffirming China’s commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation…
