
Keir Starmer Visits Ukraine Ahead of Handover to Andy Burnham
Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a final diplomatic trip to Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky before stepping down, with Andy Burnham set to assume office.
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Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a final diplomatic trip to Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky before stepping down, with Andy Burnham set to assume office.

The United States has conducted fresh military strikes on Iranian coastal defenses and missile sites, escalating tensions as former President Donald Trump warns of broader military action.

Governor Okpebholo has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, specifically addressing the needs of Edo State's welders with promises of improved power supply and upcoming economic interventions.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed his attendance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he will address global leaders and meet former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss national development, security, and economic matters, with an invitation extended for Tinubu to commission completed projects in Imo State.

APC national chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda visited Senator Rufai Sani Hanga in Kano, amid reports the party is courting him amid alleged rifts with Kwankwasiyya leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The UK government has introduced a plan for a default midnight curfew on social media use for 16- and 17-year-olds, part of broader digital harm reduction efforts following a ban for under-16s.

Voting is underway in Ol Kalou amid claims of electoral malpractice, with observers warning the process has been compromised. The outcome carries symbolic weight for President Ruto's administration.

The Nigerian Senate has approved a N50 million donation to support families of deceased rescue personnel and teachers killed during the Oyo school abduction incident, while commending security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted students.

President Bola Tinubu will address the 2026 UN General Assembly, with plans to highlight Nigeria's reform agenda and collaborate with the UN on tackling porous borders in West Africa.

President Bola Tinubu will address the United Nations General Assembly in September, with a focus on Nigeria's reform agenda and regional security challenges, particularly porous borders in West Africa.

The City Boy Movement dismisses reliance on social media for electoral success, countering a minister's confidence that President Tinubu will win the 2027 election by a wide margin.

The Federal Government is weighing a financial support package for 1,490 Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks, as reintegration efforts begin.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has sworn in 21 newly elected local government council chairmen in Adamawa State, charging them to prioritize service delivery and shun corruption.

US Assistant Secretary of State Frank Garcia has called on Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christians from attacks and support the safe return of displaced persons.