Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has responded to criticism of her remarks about supporting akara sellers, saying her empowerment programme extends to other small-scale traders. In a video shared on the official NTA X account on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Remi Tinubu spoke during a visit to a royal palace in Jigawa State following the…

Trump Orders Retailers to Cut Petrol Prices U.S. President Donald Trump has directed gasoline retailers to reduce pump prices, arguing that falling global crude oil prices—currently around $68 per barrel—should translate into immediate savings for consumers. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned against price gouging, suggested petrol should sell for about $2.50 per…

The University of Glasgow has announced plans to introduce a voluntary severance scheme as it responds to growing financial pressures caused by a decline in international student enrolment. In an email to staff, Principal Professor Andy Schofield said the higher education sector is facing an increasingly difficult financial environment, with the university recording a drop…

Barr. Osa Director, National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed confidence that Peter Obi will contest the 2027 presidential election under the party’s platform despite ongoing legal challenges over its registration. Speaking on Trust TV on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Director said the NDC remains committed to strengthening its nationwide structures…

Tunji Alausa has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening learning crisis, revealing that about three out of every four children at the basic education level cannot read and understand an age-appropriate text by the age of 10. According to Punch on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Alausa made the remarks at a digital learning resources roundtable in…

Yunusa Tanko, a close ally of Peter Obi and supporter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that there are efforts to prevent Obi from appearing on the ballot in a future election. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Tanko reacted to the court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not…

Pope Leo has appointed two Nigerians to senior positions within the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, in a move aimed at strengthening African representation in the Church’s missionary governance. According to the Fides News Agency, the appointments were announced alongside those of other senior Catholic leaders from across Africa. Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos was…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the academic certificates and other credentials submitted by all candidates seeking elective office. According to Daily Post on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Obi said greater transparency would strengthen public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process…

Professor Jiang Xueqin has warned that the United States could eventually deploy ground troops to Iran despite the current ceasefire. Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored in a video posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Jiang said several of his earlier predictions about the conflict had come true, including the failure of regime decapitation efforts and…

Ezekiel Musa, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Obi II State Constituency seat in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, says his ambition is driven by a desire to serve the people rather than enrich himself through public office. According to PUNCH News, Musa made the remarks while speaking with journalists in Lafia…