Author: Maryam Sulaiman

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, United States President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The truce, which began Saturday and is set to run through Monday, May 11th, was coordinated as part of a broader American effort to mediate an end to the four-year conflict. Taking to Truth Social on Friday, President Trump shared the news of the temporary halt in hostilities. “I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump posted. He later…

Bayo Onanuga, the Senior Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has taken a swipe at former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), asserting that the party is void of any real plan for the country. In a statement released to News Point Nigeria on Saturday, Onanuga characterized the NDC as “a camp for the politically displaced and desperate.” These comments follow a surge in the party’s profile after high-profile figures, including 2023 Labour Party candidate Peter Obi and former Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, moved from the African Democratic Congress…

The president of the Nigerian community in South Africa, Frank Onyekwelu, has revealed that the number of Nigerians registered for voluntary repatriation has surpassed 130. This surge follows a fresh wave of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals, prompting many to seek a way back to their home country. This update follows recent directives from President Bola Tinubu, who ordered evacuation flights for citizens wishing to leave. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, previously confirmed that the government is actively gathering details of those affected to facilitate their return. Speaking on Thursday, Onyekwelu noted that the initial figure of 130…

Abdul Samad Rabiu, the founder and chairman of BUA Group, has officially ascended to the position of Africa’s second-richest person, overtaking South African billionaire Johann Rupert. According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires’ Index, Rabiu’s net worth has climbed to $18.6 billion, placing him 138th on the global wealth rankings. This shift follows a staggering year-to-date increase of approximately $8.47 billion, making Rabiu Africa’s strongest-performing billionaire so far in 2026. The surge in his fortune is largely attributed to the robust performance and valuations of his industrial holdings, particularly in the cement, food, and manufacturing sectors. While Rabiu’s wealth recently sat…

The newly confirmed Minister of Power, Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has made a bold commitment to Nigerians, promising to stabilize the nation’s fragile electricity sector and declaring that he should be held personally responsible if the frequent collapse of the national grid persists. Tegbe gave this assurance during a rigorous screening session at the Senate on Wednesday, where lawmakers questioned him extensively on persistent blackouts, infrastructure vandalism, and the sector’s staggering debts. Following his responses, the Senate officially confirmed his appointment.During the session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers emphasized that Nigerians are exhausted by empty promises. Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno…

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has engaged in “very good talks” with Iranian leadership over the last 24 hours, suggesting that a deal to end the current conflict is “very possible.” The statement comes as Tehran reviews a formal peace proposal aimed at concluding the war that began on February 28. While expressing optimism, the U.S. President maintained a firm stance regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities and maritime restrictions. Trump emphasized that any agreement must include the suspension of Iran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy supplies. “Look,…

The corruption trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to proceed today at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. This comes as the court formally approved a request for the former governor to receive specialized medical care while remaining in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). El-Rufai, alongside co-defendant Joel Adoga, faces a 10-count charge involving alleged money laundering, abuse of office, and the conversion of proceeds from corruption. Both men have maintained their innocence, pleading not guilty to all charges brought against them under the Money Laundering (Prevention and…

The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a public notice alerting Nigerian nationals to a planned anti-foreigner demonstration scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Tshwane, South Africa. According to the notice, the Consulate received information from the Tshwane Metro Police Communication Unit indicating that “there will be a March at Tshwane Bahlali Dudula on Wednesday, 6th May, 2026 to protest high unemployment rate and undocumented immigrants in South Africa.” The demonstrators are expected to disperse from Goody Thokoman Food (Pty) Ltd by 2:00 p.m. The gathering point for the protest has been identified as…

Nigeria is currently serving as the hub for data protection regulators from across the continent, hosting a high-level summit in Abuja aimed at fortifying cross-border data security and refining personal information safeguards. The event is organized by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in collaboration with the World Bank and Smart Africa. It features delegates from nine African nations, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi, Liberia, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Burundi, and The Gambia. Regional heavyweights like ECOWAS and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development are also participating to foster a unified approach to data governance.During the opening session, NDPC National Commissioner Vincent…

The final day of the World Relay Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, was a triumphant one for Team Nigeria, as two more relay teams punched their tickets to the World Championships. These latest qualifiers join the 4x100m mixed relay team, which secured its spot on the opening day of the competition. In a thrilling performance, the 4x400m mixed relay quartet of Samson Nathaniel, Taiwo Kudoro, Chidi Okezie, and Patience Okon-George delivered a season-best time of 3:12.88. They finished second in Heat Two of the repechage, just behind South Africa, who clocked 3:12.77. Both teams successfully sealed their places for next year’s…