Benue State – Paul Ibe, a media aide to ex-Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of indicting himself over the ongoing killings in Benue State. Ibe said Tinubu’s old post that Nigeria had no government in the face of Boko Haram attacks was still relevant now that he…
BENUE STATE – The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has ordered the immediate release of all youths arrested during recent protests across the state. The directive was issued on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session convened in response to mounting public criticism over the detention of citizens who participated in demonstrations…
Nigeria – Famous rapper Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, aka Illbliss, has said Nigeria is in “a very dangerous part” of its history. He stated this while expressing concern over rising insecurity, economic hardship, wanton corruption, and the government’s propaganda machinery. Featuring in a recent episode of the Real Shareholders podcast, Illbliss shared how his conscious song, Country,…
BENUE STATE – Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has sent a strong message to Nigerian political leaders over the ongoing killings in Benue State. Musa, who condemned the killings, urged Nigerian political leaders to take real action to avoid further bloodshed in Benue. According to the former Leicester City forward, the leaders need consistent action…
BENUE STATE – The Convener of Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria, IBBN, Prophet Isa El-Buba on Tuesday led a protest in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, over the unending killings in Benue State. News reports that the recent attack in Yelwata community, near Makurdi, the state capital, where over 200 persons were massacred, triggered the…
NIGERIA – Due to rapid technological advancements, Nigeria has undergone many industry changes, including a significant shift in culture and regulatory frameworks. One of the largest industries impacted by these changes has been the online gaming industry. Its success can be attributed to the changing times and the residents’ embrace of digital entertainment. These factors…
NIGERIA – Nigerian comedian and on-air personality, Woli Arole, has shared his opinion on the issue of women who deliberately opt for surrogacy despite being medically healthy and capable of bearing children. Arole expressed his views in a recent post on Instagram. According to the comedian, it is a blessing for women to carry their…
UNITED STATES – U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have finalised a trade agreement that lowers tariffs on key UK exports, including automobiles and aerospace components, while partially addressing ongoing disputes over steel and aluminium. The deal, signed on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, grants British car manufacturers…
WhatsApp on Monday announced that users will begin seeing advertisements within the app. This development comes as parent company, Meta, seeks new ways to generate revenue from the messaging service’s vast user base. Nikila Srinivasan, Vice President for product management at Meta, announced this to reporters. According to Meta, the ads will appear in the…
Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency has confirmed that Bank Sepah is experiencing widespread service disruptions following a cyberattack, just hours after an Israel-linked hacking group claimed responsibility for targeting the bank. News report had earlier reported that the group, known as Gonjeshke Darande (Predatory Sparrow), announced earlier today that it had destroyed key data belonging…
Israel/Iran – Crude oil prices surged by 8.8% on Sunday, rising to $74 per barrel from $68, amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The price rally is expected to continue if Iran follows through on its threat to block the Strait of Hormuz—a vital shipping lane that facilitates over 20% of global oil and…
NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that the strength of Nigeria as a nation is directly tied to the character and leadership of men within their families, describing the home as the “first institution of leadership.” In a heartfelt Father’s Day message shared on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, on Sunday, President Tinubu paid…
ISRAEL / IRAN – The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has outlined both the risks and possible benefits the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East may present for the Nigerian economy. The chief executive officer of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. His…
Flight AI171 was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, the airline said. Investigation after hundreds killed in Air India plane crash An urgent investigation is underway to determine how an Air India jet carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew crashed just after takeoff, killing everyone but one person onboard. LONDON and DELHI — An Air India airliner carrying…
NIGERIA – During a special session of the National Assembly on Thursday to commemorate Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu presented national honours to several notable Nigerians, including Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. While addressing the joint legislative session, the President announced the conferment of prestigious awards such as…
UNITED STATES – President Donald Trump of the United States has urged Iran to conclude an agreement with Washington on its controversial nuclear programme, following a series of Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities and military leaders. In a post on his Truth Social on Friday, Trump said there was still time to make the slaughter…
ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted in evidence a radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into the country by the detained self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho admitted the transmitter along with a 20-foot container in which it was allegedly brought into the country…
ABUJA: In the wake of leadership crisis afflicting the various opposition parties in the country and claims that the Presidency was responsible for it because it intends to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, President Bola Tinubu on Friday charged the opposition to put their houses in order before the 2027 general election. Noting…
Planning a European getaway in 2025? You might want to double-check which countries are the toughest on visa approvals, especially if you’re from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia, China, Egypt or Morocco as data shows applicants from these countries were hit hardest. Fresh visa statistics from 2024 reveal that not all Schengen nations are equally welcoming….
ARTICLE – Home grown artificial intelligence is set to play a significant role in unlocking latent franchising opportunities between African and Caribbean businesses as the first African Caribbean franchise exhibition holds in Lagos in July 2025. This was made known at a press conference held in Lagos to announce the upcoming exhibition organised by ACR…
UNITED STATES – United States immigration and border agents will be deployed at venues hosting FIFA Club World Cup games when the tournament kicks off this weekend, a US media report said Wednesday. NBC television’s Miami affiliate reported that members of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) along with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
ABUJA– As parts of activities to mark the commemoration of the 32nd Democracy Day Anniversary in Nigeria, Eminent Patriots of Nigeria, a group of Eminent Leaders of thought, Statesmen and women in Nigeria in collaboration with June 12 Pro Democracy Movement of Nigeria will its annual agenda, discuss setting national dialogue on the future…
LAGOS STATE – Two persons sustained varying degrees of injuries, while six vehicles were burnt when a petrol-laden truck exploded on Wednesday afternoon along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State. The explosion, which occurred at the NASFAT turning point on the expressway, was caused as a result of the petrol-laden tanker, which overturned at the…
ABUJA — Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated laptops, printers, and a total of ₦6 million to the Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, as part of his commitment to improving education and infrastructure in underserved communities. In a statement shared via his official account on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday,…
NIGERIA – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Jesutega Onokpasa, a prominent political commentator, has passed away. Onokpasa died on Monday, and the news of his passing was confirmed Tuesday. Pro APC advocate Okezie Atani announced his passing via his X page, mentioning the political figure by his wife and children. He wrote, “We…
United States – President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday it was sending 700 US Marines and thousands more National Guard troops to Los Angeles, sparking a furious response from California’s governor over the “deranged” deployment. Trump had already mobilized 2,000 National Guard members to the country’s second most populous city on Saturday, with some 300 taking…
Abuja – The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has clarified that all accident victims seen in a viral video—allegedly abandoned by hospital staff—were treated and discharged on the same day they were brought to the facility. The hospital, expressing regret over the negative public perception created by the video, disclosed that eight personnel—comprising four doctors,…
Nigeria – Nestlé Nigeria Plc has announced an ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to launch a dairy technical skills development program aimed at enhancing the quality and volume of milk production in Nigeria. A statement by Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestlé Nigeria, said the initiative has…
Lagos State – The Lagos State High Court is set to commence its annual vacation on July 21 to end the 2024/2025 legal year of the state judiciary. This was announced in a notice dated June 5, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the state judiciary, Mr Tajudeen Elias. According to the notice, the vacation…
NIGERIA – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has successfully executed an air strike on a terrorist enclave in Bukar Meram, on the southern fringe of the Lake Chad area. This was disclosed by a counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in a post on his X handle on…
Munich, Germany – Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente has explained why he substituted winger Lamine Yamal during his side’s UEFA Nations League final defeat to Portugal on Sunday. De la Fuente revealed that he substituted the Barcelona youngster because he was ‘tired’ as he has been playing since Thursday. According to the 63-year-old, he…
