Reactions have trailed the United States’ (US) indication of interest in closely monitoring Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. US Congressman Riley Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, while responding to questions on Nigeria’s next general election, said the conduct of the polls would be an issue Washington would be paying “very close attention to”. He made […]

By Aza Msue, Abdullahi Olesin and Francis Okoye Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed  that his administration will never negotiate with bandits, insisting instead on sustained military operations until criminals either surrender or face the full weight of the law. The governor made the declaration through his Chief of Staff, Mukhtar Musa, at […]

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford played a crucial role in the victory, producing several important saves, including two outstanding stops from Jiménez, as England weathered Mexico's attacks.

Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which account for about 90 per cent of the country’s workforce, are facing mounting pressure from rising operating costs, expensive credit, multiple taxes and regulatory charges, forcing many businesses into survival mode rather than expansion. Business leaders have warned that, despite relative stability in the foreign exchange market, […]

No fewer than 10 persons were killed and six others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday night. The accident occurred at about 8:05 p.m. near Sapade Bridge in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The crash involved a white Sinotruk (CNHTC) truck bearing a “Dangote” inscription […]

FOR some time now, a character called Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew had championed supposed governmental activities as the director-general of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The PFIPC had a media presence in print, broadcast and even online, including a website address (now unavailable) ending with the gov.ng label that is known to accompany […] The post The fictitious presidential council appeared first on Tribune Online.

Opposition Leaders Fault Alleged Off-Budget Spending, Demand Accountability FG Denies Spending ₦8tn Outside Approved Budget Pressure mounted on the Federal Government yesterday as opposition leaders, legal experts and governance advocates demanded a thorough investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, while fresh concerns emerged over the International Monetary Fund’s disclosure […] The post ‘Fake’ Presidency Agency: Pressure Mounts For Probe As IMF, Budget Controversy Deepen Credibility Concerns appeared first on OsunDefender.

Jacob Zuma was President of South Africa when he declared on October 21, 2013 that South Africa should not “think like Africans in Africa, generally”. The remark, delivered at an ANC manifesto forum at Wits University, elicited gasps across Africa. History remembers it as the infamous “I am not an African” speech. As of three […] The post Afrophobia: Should Nigeria ask South African companies to leave? appeared first on Tribune Online.

  At critical moments in the life of a nation, one question inevitably demands an urgent answer: What is to be done? The quality of that response often determines whether a country overcomes its challenges or sinks deeper into crisis. Failure to respond decisively can imperil not only a government but the very fabric of […] The post Editorial: When The State Becomes The Scandal? appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Eric Teniola If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political not military and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue. As Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister once said, “to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war”.  The phrase simply means that […] The post Insecurity, The Possible Way Out appeared first on OsunDefender.

The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) took a fresh turn on Sunday after its embattled promoter, Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged that his troubles began when he refused a ₦12.5 billion demand allegedly made by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Adeyemi made the allegation in a video circulating on social […] The post ‘My Ordeal Began After I Refused’ – ‘Fake’ PFIPC Boss Alleges Gbajabiamila Demanded ₦12.5bn appeared first on OsunDefender.

THE Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has said Nigerians will pay more for cargo clearance following the commencement of the two percent and four percent Green Tax implementation at the nation’s ports. The Federal Government on the 1st of July commenced the collection of 2 percent and 4 percent levy on vehicles with […] The post Nigerians to pay more as Green Tax implementation begins at seaport appeared first on Tribune Online.

THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to raise N2.0 trillion through Treasury Bill (T-Bill) auctions in July on behalf of the Federal Government. With only N647.79 billion worth of T-Bills maturing this month, the programme is projected to deliver a substantial net liquidity withdrawal of approximately N1.35 trillion from the banking system. […] The post CBN targets N2.0trn treasury bill issuance in July amid tight liquidity push appeared first on Tribune Online.

ECONOMIC analysts and development stakeholders have called for greater clarity on the implementation of the World Bank Group’s newly unveiled Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nigeria, following the announcement of a $1.25 billion financing package aimed at supporting private sector-led growth, job creation and economic diversification between 2026 and 2032. The new framework is designed […] The post Experts seek more details on World Bank’s new Nigeria partnership framework appeared first on Tribune Online.

PETRALON Energy has appointed Augustine Ekeigwe as Chief Operating Officer. The indigenous oil exploration and production company confirmed that the appointment marks a significant strengthening of its operational leadership as the company enters a more intensive phase of production delivery at its Dawes Island Field and also looks to acquire and operate additional assets. Earlier […] The post Petralon Energy appoints Ekeigwe as Chief Operating Officer appeared first on Tribune Online.

FRESH documents have emerged showing that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, approved the disowned Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Mr Adeniyi Adeyemi, to attend the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit, CAFS, in August 2025. The post PFIPC scandal: How SGF’s office cleared Adeyemi for Canada summit appeared first on Vanguard News.

July 06, (THEWILL) — Erling Haaland scored twice in the closing stages as Norway produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to secure a historic place in the quarter-finals. The victory at East Rutherford marks the first time Norway have reached the last […] The post Haaland’s Late Double Sends Norway Past Brazil Into Historic World Cup Quarter-Finals appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigerian sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi discusses his Prefontaine Classic victory, comparing it to NCAA pressure and equaling his own Nigerian record. Read More: https://punchng.com/ajayi-likens-prefontaine-classic-win-to-ncaa/

July 06, (THEWILL) — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has approved a fresh 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) increase in oil production quotas for August, extending its phased supply restoration strategy as Nigeria continues efforts to ramp up crude output to meet its 2026 fiscal targets amid a softer […] The post OPEC+ Raises August Production Quota by 188,000 bpd, Extends Supply Increase appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

NIGERIA has commenced the pilot phase of an 80 million clean cookstoves initiative, a project expected to reshape household energy consumption, unlock billions of naira in climate finance and position the country as a major player in the global carbon market. The programme, spearheaded by Greenplinth Africa Limited, was unveiled at a special media chat, […] The post Lagos pilots 80m clean cookstoves project to unlock carbon market appeared first on Tribune Online.