2025

Eight healthy babies have been born in the UK using a new IVF technique that reduces the risk of inheriting genetic diseases from their mothers, results from a world-first trial revealed Wednesday. The breakthrough raises hopes that women with mutations in their mitochondrial DNA could one day have children without passing on debilitating or deadly…

Former APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has downplayed the growing momentum of the opposition coalition, suggesting that internal power tussles could undermine its chances in the 2027 general elections. Omisore stated that the coalition’s unity is superficial, noting, “everyone wants to be president.” When asked whether he was concerned about the coalition’s strength, especially…

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has explained his absence from the funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari, citing unavoidable logistical challenges. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, Obi stated that he made every effort to attend the burial in Daura, Katsina State, but was unable to…

Amid rumours that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke may defect, former APC National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore, has described Adeleke as a “political orphan” struggling to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Omisore dismissed claims that Adeleke was being courted by the APC following meetings with his family, President Bola Tinubu, and APC leaders. “I’ve…

Keyamo Criticises Atiku for Resigning from PDP During National Mourning Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the timing of his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), accusing him of seeking to divert national attention during a period of mourning. In a post on X…

Jude Bellingham Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Faces 12-Week Layoff Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to miss up to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on a recurrent left shoulder dislocation, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The Spanish giants said Bellingham had a successful operation and will now begin rehabilitation before returning to recovery work. Although…

Shettima, Gbajabiamila Arrive in London to Receive Buhari’s Body Vice President Kashim Shettima and President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, have arrived in London to receive the body of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at 82 after a prolonged illness. They led the Nigerian delegation to the United…

President Tinubu Celebrates Wole Soyinka at 91 President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka on his 91st birthday anniversary, describing him as a remarkable patriot. Extending his good wishes, Tinubu praised the globally renowned literary icon for his decades-long contributions to education, pro-democracy and human rights movements, cultural diplomacy, and nation-building.

National Assembly Suspends Plenary to Honour Late President Buhari The National Assembly has suspended all legislative activities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives until Tuesday, July 22, 2025. According to the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, the suspension of plenary sessions is to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari,…

PSG Coach Luis Enrique Caught in Scuffle After Club World Cup Final Loss Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique explained he was “just trying to separate the players” after getting caught up in a scuffle following PSG’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final on Sunday. Television footage showed Enrique with his arm…