Russian President Putin has called for direct negotiations with Ukraine to establish lasting peace, urges Kyiv to engage.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan accuses Senate President Akpabio of attempting to curb her free speech over a satirical letter.

Aliko Dangote pledges N15 billion to ADUSTech, aiming to transform it into one of Nigeria’s top three universities.

Tensions escalate as India and Pakistan trade accusations over missile and drone strikes on military bases, sparking fears of wider conflict.

Dangote visits NNPC to strengthen ties, discussing collaboration and healthy competition aimed at ensuring Nigeria’s energy security and prosperity.

Senate passes final tax reform bills, expunges contentious clauses, and sets up conference committee to reconcile with House versions.

IMF confirms Nigeria has repaid the $3.4bn COVID loan from 2020, but must continue paying $30m annually in SDR charges.

Tinubu has commended Governor Soludo’s bold projects, saying both leaders will work together to bring prosperity to Anambra.

Bill Gates pledges to donate $200 billion by 2045, criticising Elon Musk over US aid cuts that threaten global health.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has become the first American pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV.

White smoke has been seen from the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a new leader of the Catholic Church has been elected 

Elder Statesman Tanko Yakassai has said that the North alone cannot decide Tinubu’s fate in the 2027 presidential election

Tory MPs have called for the removal of party leader Kemi Badenoch, saying she is “not up to the task”

Analysts have called for urgent fiscal adjustments as Nigeria’s $75 budget oil benchmark clashes with $60 global price.

India has launched “Operation Sindoor,” striking targets in Pakistan and Kashmir, following a deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam.

Borno Governor Zulum has said that 6,000 families displaced by Boko Haram insurgents will be resettled

Tinubu is chairing the FEC meeting at State House, Abuja, following the swearing-in of new NASC Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries.

Bandits have ambushed patrolling hunters in a Bauchi forest, killing several vigilantes and fleeing villagers as police confirm multiple casualties.

Kenya’s government has condemned the shoe attack on President Ruto at a rally, calling it disrespectful to the presidency.

The Nigerian government has opened talks with Gencos over its ₦4 trillion debt, assuring them of gradual payments