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US, Ukraine –The United States and Ukraine on Tuesday held brief talks in Saudi Arabia, a day after hours of US-Russia negotiations on halting the fighting in Ukraine ended without any breakthroughs announced. US President Donald Trump is pushing for a rapid end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine launched more than three years ago, and…
Nigeria: A coalition of over 200 civil society organizations under the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State The group argued that the decision exceeded constitutional authority, undermined federalism, and violated the Nigerian Constitution, setting a dangerous precedent for future undemocratic…
Nigeria: The Commissioners of Police in Anambra and Enugu states, Ikioye Orutugu and Mamman, respectively, have joined forces to devise operational strategies aimed at enhancing security in the two neighboring states. This collaborative effort is in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s enhanced policing guidelines, which prioritize proactive policing and intelligence sharing. The commissioners identified…
Namibia – Namibia, a southern African nation, has officially inaugurated its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, following her victory in last year’s elections. Her win extends the 35-year rule of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO). At 72 years old, Nandi-Ndaitwah, popularly known as NNN, previously served as vice president. She now joins a…
United States — Nigerian woman based in the United States of America, Funke Iyanda, is at risk of 10 years imprisonment following her indictment in a $40,980 unemployment benefit fraud. It was didclosed in a statement by the US Department of Justice on Thursday that Iyanda was an illegal resident of the US and was…
NIGERIA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside other key political figures, has announced the formation of a new opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Thursday. Atiku was joined by former Kaduna State…
INTERNATIONAL – A well-known home and garden retailer, Homebase, is preparing to close 10 of its stores in the coming days. The company has already launched clearance sales ahead of the shutdowns. After falling into administration last year, Homebase was partially rescued by CDS Superstores, the parent company of The Range and Wilko. While this…
OGUN STATE – Doyin Okupe, former media aide to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, will be laid to rest in his hometown, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, on March 28, 2025. According to an obituary obtained by PUNCH Online, the burial ceremonies will begin on March 22 with a commendation service at the Redeemed Christian Church…
Abuja, Nigeria — A devastating road accident in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has claimed six lives, left several injured, and resulted in the destruction of 14 vehicles. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening near the Nyanya Bridge when a Dangote truck, heavily loaded with cement, lost control and crashed into vehicles stuck in…
Sokoto, Nigeria — A major disaster was narrowly avoided in Sokoto when a fuel tanker carrying 45,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) overturned along the Gagi-Nakasari axis in Sokoto South Local Government Area. The swift response from security agencies, fire services, and emergency responders prevented a potential explosion that could have resulted in severe…
Rivers State – Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on the people of the state to remain calm despite the ongoing political turmoil. In a statement released on Wednesday, he emphasized that his leadership has always been guided by constitutional principles and a commitment to the state’s progress. Fubara highlighted his efforts to…
Rivers – President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political instability and security concerns. In a nationwide address on Tuesday, Tinubu announced the immediate suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly for an initial period of six…
US – North Korea on Tuesday described recent US strikes on Yemen as an act violating international law and a country’s sovereignty, stating that such a move could never be justified in any way. Recall that the large-scale US strikes were reportedly launched last week targeting Iran-aligned Houthis over the group’s attacks on Red Sea…
Nigeria – The criticism by some individuals of the recent tour of the north by Seyi Tinubu has been termed needless and politically motivated by foremost All Progressives Congress chieftain and youths advocate, Comrade Isaac Balami. He said the call by Nigerians and Lagosians on Seyi Tinubu to take a shot at the Lagos State…
Nigeria — Nigerian skit maker and rights activist, Adebowale Adedayo, professionally called Mr Macaroni, has reacted to reports that the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, threatened a corper who criticised President Bola Tinubu’s government. It could be recalled that a Lagos-based corper, Ushie Uguamaye in a now controversial TikTok video on Saturday, lamented the deteriorating…
Rivers – The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, citing allegations of gross misconduct. According to reports, the lawmakers submitted an official notice to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, stating that the move aligns with the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution. “In compliance with Section…
Lagos – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended Lagos-based NYSC member Ushie Uguamaye for her courage in speaking out against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Uguamaye, known on TikTok as @talktoraye, recently shared a viral video criticizing the government over the economic hardship Nigerians face. Following this, she alleged that NYSC officials threatened her and…
IBADAN – A 33-year-old mother of two, Mercy Atobi, has defied societal expectations by thriving as a vulcanizer, a profession traditionally dominated by men. Operating her workshop opposite the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Moore Plantation, Apata, Ibadan, Atobi remains passionate about her craft. In an exclusive interview, she revealed that her journey…
US – A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using a wartime law to deport migrants accused of links to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. US District Judge James Boasberg also ordered any planes carrying those migrants to return to the US. Earlier Saturday, the Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies…
UK – A Ugandan judge serving with the United Nations, Lydia Mugambe, has been convicted in the United Kingdom for modern-day slavery after bringing a young Ugandan woman into the country under false pretenses and forcing her into unpaid domestic labor. Mugambe, 49, who also serves as a High Court judge in Uganda, was found…
Nigeria: The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has called on the Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) to settle its outstanding debt of N3.2 million, which was inherited by the current management This move is aimed at facilitating the provision of enhanced social insurance services for the company’s workforce. NSITF representative Mrs. Msugh Echeno…
Gombe, Nigeria — Residents of Kaltungo Local Government Area in Gombe State were left in shock on Friday morning following the discovery of a woman’s lifeless body hanging from a tree. The unsettling sight, with the body swaying in the wind, immediately sparked speculation within the community regarding the circumstances surrounding her death. Eyewitnesses reported…
Nigeria – The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has officially removed regulations mandating the dismissal of unmarried policewomen who become pregnant while in service. Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Aishatu Baju disclosed this in an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, emphasizing that all laws discriminating against women in the force had been expunged. “That…
ABUJA – The Senate has strongly reaffirmed its support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, passing a vote of confidence just two days after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York, alleging her suspension was linked to sexual harassment claims against him. Dismissing the allegations as a distraction, the…
Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning about 58 unregistered Ponzi scheme operators defrauding Nigerians under the guise of investment opportunities. According to a statement released by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, these companies are not registered with either the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
Nigerians/ US – The deportation process for 85 Nigerians detained in the United States has yet to commence despite deportation orders being issued, according to Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). She clarified that their planned deportation is not a direct result of President Donald Trump’s renewed immigration crackdown but rather…
NIGERIA – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that there is nothing wrong if Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is impeached. Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, Wike emphasized that impeachment is a constitutional process, and if Fubara has committed any impeachable offense, he should be removed from…
Nigeria: The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Tulia Ackson, has pledged to investigate the suspension of Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ensuring that both sides of the issue are considered before taking any necessary action Ackson’s assurance came after Akpoti-Uduaghan appealed to the IPU and the United Nations (UN) for intervention, describing her suspension as…
NIGERIA – Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has issued a stern warning to his colleagues and the public regarding his wives. Reacting to actor Babatunde Bernard Tayo, aka Baba Tee’s recent confession about sleeping with fellow actor Ijoba Lande’s wife, Portable condemned the act and warned that anyone who attempts such…
Nigeria: The Anambra State government has handed over a social worker, Mrs. Chinyere Nwofor, to the Zone 13 Nigeria Police force, following allegations of illegal conduct and breach of duty. Mrs. Nwofor, formerly the head of the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Unit, was declared wanted by Zone 13 operatives last year. According to the Commissioner…
EKITI – Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his condolences to the family of the late General Adeyinka Adebayo over the passing of their mother, Chief (Mrs.) Modupe Adebayo. Madam Adebayo, wife of the former military governor of the old Western State, passed away on Saturday, March 8, at the age of 85….
