Presidency: No White House Invitation, No Rejection Statement

THE Presidency on Sunday described as fake and malicious a widely circulated statement claiming that President Bola Tinubu rejected a working visit invitation from the White House due to domestic priorities and aircraft constraints. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in response debunked the …

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BREAKING: Tension As Kidnappers Storm Abuja Estate

A group of heavily armed kidnappers reportedly invaded the Grow Homes estate located in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, Abuja’s largest suburban town, on Monday morning, taking residents hostage for more than an hour. Newsextra24 understands that the incident occurred between 12:00 AM and 1:30 AM. One of the frightened residents, who reported …

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Nigeria Gets $800 Million Investment In Mining – Alake

THE Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has disclosed that $800 million investment was attracted into the sector in the 2024 fiscal year. Alake said the milestone was acheieved as a result of policies introduced by his Ministry with the support of President Bola Tinubu to boost the economic potentials of the …

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COVID-19 Cases Surge in India as New Variants Emerge

AS India observes a cautious rise in COVID-19 cases, health authorities remain vigilant but reassured that the situation is under control. The nationwide active caseload reached 1,009 on May 26, 2025, with states such as Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi reporting the highest numbers of active infections. Although fatalities have been …

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India’s fully indigenous drone fleet

IN recent years, India has bolstered its indigenous defence capabilities. The fully Indian-designed  drones stand as a testament to this progress as well as to the nation’s growing technological prowess. These indigenous innovations reflect India’s commitment to self-reliance in the defence sector. Under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, organisations such as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), public …

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China Unveils World’s Fastest Coilgun

CHINESE military scientists have claimed a major technological breakthrough with the development of the world’s fastest electromagnetic coilgun, capable of firing at a staggering 3,000 rounds per minute — a rate that far exceeds conventional firearms and commercial models globally The announcement follows the release of footage by the state-owned …

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Israel Bombs Gaza Shelter, Kills 30 Aid Workers, Children

At least 30 people, including aid workers, children and a journalist, were killed when Israeli airstrikes hit a Red Cross-run school shelter in Gaza, the enclave’s Health Ministry said on Monday. The ministry, deemed credible by the United Nations, reported that the dead included two members of the Red Cross, …

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Forging Digital Trust: Techinnovate Aligns African Banks and Regulators with Global Cyber Standards

Techinnovate Group, a leading Africa-focused digital advisory firm, has concluded a series of high-level engagements in Dubai, reinforcing its commitment to building secure, collaborative, and future-ready ecosystems for Africa’s financial services and digital economy sectors. Led by CEO Samuel Ubido, the mission brought together senior executives from Nigeria’s banking industry, …

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