June 2025

Two Chinese aircraft carriers conduct combat drills in Pacific

Two Chinese aircraft carrier groups conducted combat drills in the western Pacific Ocean, Beijing said Monday, as it’s honed its military capacity unsettles some regional neighbours. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said its Liaoning and Shandong carrier formations “recently… completed combat training on the high seas and returned to their home ports safely”. The mission …

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Nigerian filmmaker, Kachi Benson, wins Emmy Awards for ‘Madu’ documentary

Nigerian documentary filmmaker, Joel Kachi Benson, won the 2025 Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary for his film Madu at the 46th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards, held on Thursday in New York City. Madu, a Disney Original Documentary co-directed by Benson and American filmmaker Matt Ogens, chronicles the inspiring story of …

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Osayi-Samuel’s Besiktas move stalls

The transfer of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel to Turkish giants Besiktas has hit a hurdle after the player’s representatives demanded extra performance-related bonuses to be included. Initially, the transfer appeared nearly sealed with all terms agreed upon. Osayi-Samuel had been invited to Istanbul to undergo a routine medical and sign a three-year contract. However, …

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Kwara beggars to clean public places for violating state laws

As part of measures to beef up security in the state, Kwara State Government has begun the arrest, prosecution and conviction of beggars and street urchins in Ilorin metropolis through a Mobile Court situated at the Ministry of Social Development Headquarters, Ilorin. Learnt that the Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima-Imam, recently led the …

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Kano gov, Emir Sanusi, Namadi attend Dantata’s burial in Saudi

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, led a delegation to the funeral rites of the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, in Madina, Saudi Arabia. Dantata, a renowned philanthropist and industrialist, died in the early hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he had spent his …

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Police probe viral video of armed officers escorting actress Angela Okorie

The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into a viral video showing actress Angela Okorie being escorted by armed police officers while jogging. The Force said this incident is inconsistent with professional standards. In a statement posted Wednesday on its official X handle, and signed by Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police described the …

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Indian-American, Mamdani, defeats Cuomo in New York City mayoral primary

33-year-old Zohran Mamdani has defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Cuomo, 67, conceded the race late night, even as ranked-choice vote tabulations were still ongoing. Speaking to The New York Times, he acknowledged Mamdani’s lead, stating, “I said he won the primary election.” He noted …

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Olympic Day sparks nationwide fitness fever

Nigerian states have confirmed their participation in the 2025 Olympic Day celebrations, which will take place across the country on June 28, Extra reports. The annual event, which promotes the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect, has gained momentum in recent years, with organisers expanding activities to encourage wider public participation. This year, states …

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Katsina declares Friday work-free day for Islamic New Year 1447AH

Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda has declared Friday, as a work-free day to commemorate the New Islamic Year 1447AH. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Abdullahi Faskari on Thursday in Katsina, the Governor extended his heartfelt congratulations to all Muslims in the state and across the country …

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