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Global renewable energy capacity reached an unprecedented 5,149 gigawatts in 2025, marking a watershed moment in the worldwide transition away from fossil fuel dependence. The International Renewable Energy Agency disclosed the figures in its Renewable Capacity Statistics 2026 report, which documents the addition of 692 GW during the year and positions renewables as the dominant…
US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to suspend military attacks against Iran for two weeks, pulling back from threats to destroy Iranian “civilization” just hours before his self-imposed deadline expired. The conditional ceasefire, announced via social media, hinges on Tehran’s commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe international shipping . “Subject to…
The White House has pushed back sharply against claims that Vice President JD Vance implied the United States might use nuclear weapons against Iran, calling such interpretations baseless. The denial came Tuesday after Vance’s comments about unspecified military capabilities triggered speculation online about the extent of US options in the escalating standoff with Tehran….
FG Budgets N135.22bn For Post-Election Disputes Ahead Of 2027 Polls, Critics Cry Foul A N135.22 billion line item quietly tucked into Nigeria’s 2026 federal budget has ignited a firestorm of criticism from opposition parties, legal minds, and civil society groups who argue the allocation signals the government’s own low expectations for the integrity of the…
Nigerians and Jamaicans could face visa restrictions to the United Kingdom if Reform UK wins the next general election, as the party unveiled a controversial policy targeting nations formally demanding reparations for transatlantic slavery. The proposal, announced by Home Affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf, singles out countries that have received substantial UK visas and foreign…
President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the four Artemis II astronauts circling the Moon, praising them as “modern-day pioneers” who have “made all America really proud, incredibly proud” following their record-breaking journey to the lunar far side . The 12-minute call, which occurred late Monday evening, connected the President with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman,…
The Confederation of African Football has published the definitive roster of 16 countries set to compete at the 2026 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, with hosts Morocco leading a field that excludes Nigeria for the second consecutive tournament. CAF confirmed the qualifiers through its official website on Sunday, finalising the lineup after Algeria secured…
The Social Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has publicly criticized the Federal Government’s handling of Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation following a deadly attack in Plateau State that claimed at least 29 lives. Adebayo visited Anguwan Rukuba, the site of the March 29 assault, where he accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has announced the passing of Hadiza Jega, the wife of former Vice-Chancellor and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega. The university confirmed her death in a statement released on Sunday, 5 April 2026. Mrs Jega was a prominent figure within the university community during her…
A false press release claiming the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination had been postponed is circulating online, and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has moved swiftly to shut it down, warning over two million candidates not to be misled. In a statement issued on Saturday, the board described the circulating notice as malicious and…
