Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 Afrobasket Qualifiers To Dunk Off Thursday
Daily Independent
·
July 9, 2025
1 •Qualifiers To Take Place in Monrovia The FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 Afrobasket Qualifiers dunks off on Thursday at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Indoor Sports Hall, Monrovia, the Liberian capital. Three countries, Cote D’Ivoire, Benin and host Liberia,...
Family orders eviction on FECA land after Supreme Court victory
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
July 9, 2025
The Ogunmokun family of Akure, Ondo State, has issued a quit notice to the Federal Government, the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), and several businesses occupying a disputed parcel of land within the college following a Supreme...
Don’t come to Edo again without telling me, Okpebholo warns Peter Obi
Tribune Online
·
July 18, 2025
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Friday issued a stern warning to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, saying he could not guarantee the LP chieftain’s security in the state if...
Don’t visit Edo without my permission; your security not guaranteed, Okpebholo threatens Peter Obi
Business Hallmark
·
July 18, 2025
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has cautioned Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, insisting he must obtain security clearance before visiting the state again. Okpebholo, who issued the warning on Friday while...
Sergio Perez’s F1 return imminent, says McLaren IndyCar star as silly season heats up heading into the summer break
Sportskeeda
·
July 18, 2025
A possible return of Sergio Perez to Formula 1 has become one of the sport’s most talked-about topics. However, amid these conversations, a source close to the Mexican driver has hinted at his imminent return to the open-wheel racing series. The...
2027:Otuaro Urges Niger Deltans to Support South-South’s Resolution on Tinubu
This Day
·
July 9, 2025
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has urged the people of the Niger Delta to support the declaration of the leaders of the South-South All Progressives Congress (APC) to support President Bola Tinubu...
NABTEB, FG finalise selection, placement into technical colleges
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
July 9, 2025
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) on Wednesday commenced the selection and placement exercise for candidates seeking admission into Federal Technical Colleges for the...
List of prohibited entry countries updated
The Royal Gazette
·
July 18, 2025
Created: Jul 18, 2025 05:15 PM The Government has updated immigration regulations that impose entry prohibitions on national from some foreign countries. The Bermuda Immigration and Protection (Prohibition of Entry) (No. 2) Order 2025 was tabled...
Don’t visit Edo without security clearance – Okpebholo warns Obi
The Sun Nigeria
·
July 18, 2025
By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has warned the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, against visiting the state without obtaining necessary security clearance. He said the former Anambra...
Only 39% of students crossed half mark in 2025 entrance exam for technical colleges
The Cable
·
July 9, 2025
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) says only 39 per cent of candidates reached the half mark in its 2025 entrance assessment for federal and state technical colleges. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, registrar of NABTEB, was...
Former Red Bull F1 star Sebastian Vettel drops a big hint about his racing return
Sportskeeda
·
July 18, 2025
Sebastian Vettel has opened up about his potential return to active racing. The 38-year-old hinted at the possibility of returning to the race track in a recent interview. The German driver, who called time on his career in Formula 1 following the...
Edo governor issues stern warning to Peter Obi
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
·
July 18, 2025
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, cautioning him against entering the state without prior notification and official approval. In a widely circulated video...
“From legend to Guinness” – Reactions trail viral video of 2baba butchering meat (Video)
Kemi Filani News
·
July 9, 2025
Social media users are reacting to a viral video of music icon 2baba butchering meat. In the viral clip, the singer, who has been spending most of his time in Benin, where his partner lives, is captured butchering meat at an undisclosed market. As...
Ardova Handball: Tojemarine, Safety Babes begin title defence
Punch
·
July 8, 2025
Defending champions of the Ardova Handball Premier League, Tojemarine Academy and Safety Babes will begin their title defence on Tuesday (today) in Benin, Edo State. According to the fixtures released by the Handball Federation of Nigeria through...
Oliver Bearman’s dad shares how Haas star's F1 promotion saved his younger brother’s motorsports career
Sportskeeda
·
July 18, 2025
Racing in motorsports, in general, can prove to be quite expensive, and Oliver Bearman’s father, David Bearman, has had his fair share of the costs that come with funding a racing career. The father of the Formula 1 star recently admitted that his...
Don’t step into Edo without my approval – Gov Okpebholo tells Peter Obi
Daily Post
·
July 18, 2025
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a strong warning to the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, cautioning him against entering the state without prior notification and approval. Governor Okpebholo’s warning marks the...
Liberia’s Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria Vows to Pursue Oil & Gas Opportunities for Liberia’s Benefit
Front Page Africa
·
July 8, 2025
Ballout, a former Senator of Maryland County, was recently nominated by President Joseph Boakai to serve as Liberia’s Ambassador to Nigeria. Monrovia, Liberia – The Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria, John Ballout, has pledged to prioritize economic...
The Benue Archipelago
The News (Nigeria)
·
July 8, 2025
Governor Alia The Benue Archipelago, By Dare Babarinsa It is good that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has visited Benue State to put special focus on the terror that has convulsed that unhappy land for many years. In this 2025, Benue has lost...
2027: Eno promises to work for Tinubu, Akpabio's re-election
Punch
·
July 7, 2025
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his full commitment to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Eno also pledged to support other All...
NCAA approves commencement of Enugu Air
Premium Times
·
July 8, 2025
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially announced the approval for the initiation of domestic flight operations by Enugu Air. This decision, the authority said, aligns with the 5-Point Agenda of the Minister of Aviation and...