Rev David Ugolor Appointed to Africa Union Anti-Corruption Non-State Actors Forum Interim Executive Council
Benin City, Nigeria – October 10, 2025… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) is proud to announce the appointment of its Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, to the Interim Executive Council of the Non-State Actors (NSA) Forum of the African Union Advisory Board against Corruption (AUABC). This appointment, confirmed by the AUABC […]
9 things to know about late Rev. Uma Ukpai
Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on to glory at the age of 80. The announcement was made on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, confirming that the revered preacher died on October 6, 2025. A global evangelist, teacher, and humanitarian, Ukpai rose from […]
Profiles of 20 Israeli hostages due for release from Gaza captivity
Twenty living Israeli hostages are due for release from captivity in Gaza under a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Militants kidnapped them during Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on Israel — the deadliest in the country’s history. Here are their profiles: – Matan Angrest, 22 –Sergeant Matan Angrest was captured in his tank near the border […]
FG presents Judge Elias for ICJ seat
The Federal Government on Thursday formally presented Judge Dr Taoheed Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice, calling for international support to restore West Africa’s voice on the bench of the world’s top judicial body. The event, held in Abuja, brought together members of the diplomatic corps and senior government […]
FG seeks repatriation of ailing pastor from Benin Republic
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the deteriorating health condition of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who is currently facing trial and serving a custodial sentence in the Republic of Benin. Egbaji, a businessman and cleric from Cross River State, has been detained in a hospital facility in Cotonou. He was arrested in May 2023 following […]
Tinubu seeks N’Assembly’s nod for $2.3bn fresh loan
President Bola Tinubu has again written to the National Assembly, seeking approval for a fresh external borrowing of $2.3bn. This is in addition to a plan to issue a $500m sovereign Sukuk, which will mark Nigeria’s debut in the international Islamic finance market. The request, contained in a letter read on the floor of the […]
White House starts TikTok account as platform remains in US legal limbo
The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the United States despite a law requiring its sale. “America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?” read a caption on the account’s first post on the popular video-sharing app, a 27-second clip. The […]
Sultan Saad attends Muslim World Leaders Confab in Oxford , England.
The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in Oxford, England, recently hosted a two-day summit of Muslim world leaders, marking a significant milestone – the 40th anniversary of the Centre’s creation. The event, which included the Annual General Meeting of the Centre’s Board of Trustees, was declared open by the Centre’s Grand Patron, King Charles III. […]
Buhari: China’s Xi Jinping condoles with Tinubu, Nigerians
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolence to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathy to the family of Buhari, and the Nigerian government and people. President Xi noted […]
BREAKING: Buhari buried in Katsina as nation mourns ex-president
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari were laid to rest in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday, in a solemn ceremony that drew dignitaries from across the nation and beyond. The burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, marked the culmination of a period of profound national mourning for a leader who served Nigeria […]
