Senate Summons Ex-NNPC Boss Kyari Over N210tn Audit Queries
The Senate on Thursday summoned the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, over an alleged N210tn expenditure by the national oil company between 2017 and 2023, which the lawmakers say has not been properly accounted for.
CAF Seeks Alternative Hosts After WAFCON’s Postponement
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, is considering alternative hosts for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following the postponement of the tournament.
United States House Rejects Bid To Stop Trump’s Iran War
The United States House of Representatives has rejected an effort to hold back Donald Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran, as the president faces fierce criticism over launching the conflict without seeking approval from Congress.
PDP, LP Missing In INEC’s List Of Candidates For Osun Guber Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final list of candidates for the August 8, 2026, governorship election in Osun State.
PhD Won’t Replace Medical Fellowship – FG
The Federal Government has dismissed confusion surrounding the Federal Executive Council’s approval to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, that a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to medical fellowship in Nigeria.
Cross River Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Domestic Assault
The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, over alleged domestic assault.
Tinubu Appoints Taiwo Oyedele As Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite.
Rivers Assembly Begins Screening Of Nine Fubara Commissioner-Nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed receipt of the list of commissioner-nominees from Governor Siminalayi Fubara and invited nine of the nominees for screening and confirmation.
Super Falcons Star Urges NFF To Prioritise Preparation For 2027 Women’s World Cup
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to intensify preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Russia, China Raise Diplomatic Voices Against US-Israeli Attacks On Iran
Russia and China have criticised the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with Moscow saying it had seen no evidence that Tehran was developing nuclear weapons.