Homepage News from Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prevot, has announced that the country will formally recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly session in New York later this month.

The United Kingdom is clamping down on international students who are claiming asylum following the expiration of their visas.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is due at the Vatican on Thursday for talks with Pope Leo, who has intensified calls for an end to the war in Gaza.

The Lagos State Government says the second phase of repair works on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge, inbound the Island, will resume on Wednesday, September 3rd.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has applauded the conviction of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born separatist agitator, by a Finnish court.

The federal government has renewed its call on state governments to phase out the use of wooden boats across the country’s waterways, warning that they are unsafe, outdated, and a major contributor to recurring boat accidents.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against joining the 2027 presidential race, insisting that the ex-president should continue enjoying his role as a statesman.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the federal government a 10-day ultimatum, threatening a nationwide strike if their welfare demands are not met.

Nigerian track and field star Favour Ofili has officially announced she will now be representing Turkey in international competitions.

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the results of Saturday's local government elections in Rivers State, claiming the process was marred by widespread irregularities and rigging.

The political feud between the Kaduna State government and former governor Nasir El-Rufai has escalated, with the state government issuing a "final warning" to its predecessor.

The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, says the damaged portions of the Abuja – Kaduna tracks will be fixed within the next 10 days.