Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier as Assefa Sets New London Marathon Record

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe made history on Sunday at the London Marathon, becoming the first athlete to officially run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race, clocking 1:59:30 to claim victory. Sawe surged ahead of Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in the closing stages, with Kejelcha also dipping under two hours in 1:59:41 during his marathon debut. Uganda’s […]

Adeleke Approves ASUU-FG Agreement Implementation in UNIOSUN

Ademola Adeleke has approved the implementation of the 2025 agreement between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government at Osun State University, marking a significant step toward improving staff welfare at the institution. According to a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the implementation has commenced with the […]

SERAP, Editors Sue NBC Over ‘Unlawful’ Broadcast Sanctions Threat

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), challenging what they describe as an unconstitutional attempt to regulate media content and restrict freedom of expression. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, contests a recent “Formal […]

Shots Fired Near Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Suspect Arrested

Shots were fired near United States President Donald Trump during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night, prompting a swift security response and the arrest of a suspect. According to officials, the gunman was intercepted at a security screening area just outside the hotel ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel, […]

NSCDC Seeks Help to Identify Hearing-Impaired Girl Found in Osogbo

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State has taken custody of a teenage girl found wandering in Osogbo, appealing to the public for help in identifying her family. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, the command said the girl—estimated to be between 15 and 16 years old—was discovered […]

FG Flags Off ₦25bn Airport Chapel, Pilgrims Centre in Abuja

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Saturday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a ₦25 billion Ecumenical Airport Chapel and Pilgrims Centre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The event drew prominent national figures, including former Head of State Yakubu Gowon and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja. The project, initiated […]

Lagos Records High Turnout as Monthly Sanitation Exercise Returns

The Lagos State Government has recorded strong compliance in the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, signalling a successful return after a decade-long suspension. Officials who monitored the exercise across Lagos on Saturday said residents participated in large numbers, reflecting growing acceptance of the initiative. The First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, described the turnout as encouraging, noting […]

Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Others Converge in Ibadan for Opposition Summit

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has arrived in Ibadan for a high-level opposition leaders’ summit hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. He joined a gathering of prominent political figures, including former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. The summit has drawn a […]

White House Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt to Begin Maternity Leave

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced she will be stepping away from her duties ahead of the birth of her second child. Speaking to reporters on Friday at the White House, Leavitt said the briefing would likely be her last for some time as she prepares for childbirth. “On a personal matter, this […]

Iran Executes Man Over Alleged Mossad Links Amid Ongoing Crackdown

Iran has executed a man accused of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel’s intelligence agency during recent unrest, according to the judiciary. The judiciary’s Mizan Online website said Erfan Kiani was hanged on Saturday after his death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court. Authorities described Kiani as a “main operative” in a mission […]