Trump mark U.S. 250th anniversary with campaign-style rally on National Mall
U.S. President Donald Trump marks the country’s 250th anniversary on Saturday with a political rally on a fenced-off National Mall in Washington. The display capped a week-long celebration that has been widely criticised as divisive. Across the United States, Americans plan to celebrate the patriotic holiday with fireworks and parades. Philadelphia, where the Declaration […]
Independence: King Charles congratulates U.S. on its 250th anniversary
Britain’s King Charles III on Saturday congratulated President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Charles praised the close partnership forged between the two nations in spite of their turbulent beginnings. “This year marks a truly historic milestone and a moment of great celebration for Americans everywhere,” the […]
Ekiti: Police rescue kidnapped worshippers
The Police Command in Ekiti State has said victims abducted during an attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eda-Oniyo, on April 28 have been rescued. The command disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu. According to the statement, the victims were rescued […]
Tinubu congratulates Adeniyi on re-election as chair of World Customs body
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his unanimous re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation Council during the organisation’s 147th and 148th Council Sessions in Brussels. He described the re-election as a historic endorsement of Adeniyi’s visionary leadership and Nigeria’s growing stature […]
Power, Politics, and the African Conditions
By Toyin Falola This short piece is part of the Masterclass delivered at the University of Lagos on July 2nd, 2026. Public pressure insisted that I circulate part of its contents. Three hours after the event, the phone would not stop ringing, and both email and WhatsApp communications were overwhelmed with requests. I […]
Oyo denies payment of ransom to kidnappers
The Oyo State Government has denied reports claiming it paid ransom to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government described the claim as “far from the […]
Tobacco Alliance seeks smoke-free cities to protect children
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has called for the establishment of smoke-free cities across the country to protect children and non-smokers from the harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and related health risks. Mr Emmanuel Onwuka, Communications Officer of the alliance, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Two to be sentenced over knife attack on journalist in UK
Two men found guilty of taking part in a “targeted” knife attack on a journalist “on behalf of the Iranian state” will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday. Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati was left bleeding in the street after he was attacked outside his home in Wimbledon, south-west London, on March […]
Google Play launches $1m fund to boost African game developers
Google Play on Friday inaugurated a one-million-dollar Indie Games Fund to support emerging game developers across 32 African countries with funding, technical support and mentorship. The Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Google Play, Mr Ben Wilson, said in a statement that the initiative reflected Google’s commitment to nurturing Africa’s […]
TikTok removes 12m violative videos in Sub-Saharan Africa
TikTok said has it removed no fewer than 12 million videos in Sub-Saharan Africa during the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of efforts to enforce its Community Guidelines and keep the platform safe for users. The company disclosed this in its Quarter four 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. Speaking on the report, Keagile […]
