Hon. Mark Useni, the representative for Takum, Donag, and Ussa federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has condemned the brutal murders of Chief Abdul Hamid of Chanchanji and his son, Yusuf Hamid, by unknown assailants. Useni commended Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas for his swift action to prevent the escalation of violence following the…
Spanish authorities have detained three individuals allegedly involved in cyberattacks targeting Spain and several NATO countries, purportedly for terrorist motives. The suspects, arrested for their suspected roles in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on public institutions and critical sectors, have not yet been publicly identified or formally charged, according to the Civil Guard. The…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola and Kolawole Shittu, former aides to ex-Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, of N3.5 billion fraud charges. Following the ruling, Makanjuola expressed relief and gratitude. “To God be the glory, I have been vindicated. It’s been a tough journey for almost eight years, but I…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial campaign kickoff in Benin City, Edo State, slated for Saturday, July 20, 2024, has been marred by violent clashes on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu, who was expected to attend and support APC gubernatorial candidate Senator Monday Okpebholo, has opted out of the event. Instead, he will be traveling to…
Nigeria and South Africa have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire to halt the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, issued the call after meeting on the sidelines of the African Union Executive Council in Accra. A…
The 3rd African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit 2024 concluded in Abuja with the launch of the “Africans for Africa” initiative, a program designed to ensure that Africa takes responsibility for its own development. Secretary General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, Moses Engadu, coordinated the signing of the initiative. He described it as…
New Zealand triumphed over Fiji with a decisive 47-5 victory in their one-off Test match in San Diego, scoring seven tries to secure the win. The All Blacks, fresh off a hard-fought 2-0 series victory against England at home, introduced six debutants in the match. Centre Billy Proctor started, while scrum-half Noah Hotham, and forwards…
The Federal Government has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms for unauthorized personal data appropriation, discriminatory practices against Nigerian users, and abuse of its dominant market position. In a statement released on Friday, a 38-month joint investigation with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) found that Meta’s data privacy practices and…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja commended international energy company, ENI, for its proposed new investment in Nigeria, reiterating his vision of making the nation more globally competitive and an investment destination. The President stated that by exploring the possibilities of innovative thinking, strategic planning, new technology, and research into best practices, his administration’s…
French authorities have issued a recall for children’s water bottles branded with Olympic logos due to elevated levels of Bisphenol A, an endocrine disruptor, just a week before the start of the Paris Games. The reusable bottles, manufactured by Vilac, were found to contain Bisphenol A levels that exceed regulatory limits for food-contact products, as…
The Federal Government has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, for alleged breaches of data privacy regulations. In a statement released on Friday, July 19, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) announced the penalty, citing violations under the Federal Competition and Consumer…
Reinstated Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of denying him entry into the state. This development comes amid escalating tensions between the two leaders over the upcoming governorship election. In an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” Shaibu detailed his allegations against Obaseki, just two days after the Federal…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all banks and other financial institutions to transfer all dormant accounts, unclaimed balances and other financial assets to its dedicated account. A circular released on Friday and signed by its acting Director of the Financial Policy and Banking Regulation Department, John Onojah, said all dormant accounts and unclaimed…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja said the federal government would ensure that investments in key sectors of the economy follow clear timelines and are impactful on the lives of citizens. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, said President Tinubu made the promise…
The leadership of the House of Representatives have visited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, led the lawmakers who arrived at the refinery located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos around 11am. Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and top…
On Monday, July 8, NYSC spokesman Eddy Megwa reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to providing accurate information. Megwa clarified that while there is no new package, corps members will indeed benefit from the new minimum wage. He expressed disappointment over some media outlets’ misrepresentation of facts during the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed’s visit…
Vietnam’s long-serving leader, Nguyen Phu Trong, has passed away at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, ending a significant political era. The announcement follows recent reports that Mr. Trong had stepped back to focus on his health, delegating his duties to President To Lam. Nguyen Phu Trong served as the general secretary of…
AC Milan has successfully signed Spanish forward Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid on a four-year contract, with an option for a 12-month extension. The Serie A club activated Morata’s release clause, which is reportedly around £11 million, to finalize the transfer. Morata, 31, recently led Spain to victory in the Euro 2024 as team captain….
Senator Ipalibo Harry-Banigo, the Convener of the 10th National Assembly Joint Committees and the Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage, has urged all legislators and health sector stakeholders to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for every Nigerian, irrespective of socio-economic status. Speaking at the fifth Annual Legislative Summit on Health in Abuja, Senator Harry-Banigo…
The federal government has urged organisers of the proposed nationwide hunger protests to pursue dialogue instead of resorting to disorder. The government emphasized its commitment to engaging with stakeholders on the country’s economic, social, and political challenges. Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), in a statement issued yesterday in…
The Edo State Police Command has pledged to apprehend those responsible for the killing of Inspector Onuh Akoh. Inspector Akoh was fatally shot by suspected armed thugs along Airport Road in Benin City on Thursday. He was serving as the orderly for Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state….
Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says he will personally carry President Bola Tinubu on the head if he’s able to cut the reckless spending of his government and make palpable sacrifices. Momodu stated this in a post on his X handle on Friday, while criticising Doyin Okupe, ex-spokesman to former…
Wrestling icon and entertainer Hulk Hogan made a dramatic appearance at the Republican National Convention, tearing off his shirt on stage to rally support for presidential candidate Donald Trump. The former US President delivered his first public speech since surviving an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally the previous weekend. Trump became emotional as he…
The Nigerian Army has successfully conducted a raid on a suspected Boko Haram camp, resulting in the rescue of seven Fulani herders who were held captive. The operation, carried out on Thursday by troops from the 25 Brigade Damboa, supported by local vigilantes, took place in Kanama village of Damboa and Imimi village in the…
A philanthropist, Alh. Sheriff Shagaya, has donated an ultra modern Burn Intensive Care Unit (BICU) to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) in Ilorin, Kwara State. At the commissioning of the facility christened ‘Batuli Ajiferuke Shagaya Burn Intensive Care Unit (BAS-BICU)’, the donor said that, though, healthcare is a basic human right, but it…
The Anambra State Government on Friday said it had closed down over 30 illegal health facilities run by quacks, to safeguard the health of residents in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, disclosed this at the 2024 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Anambra State…
All appears set for President Bola Tinubu to depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana, to participate in the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). The meeting will also deliberate on the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. Tinubu in his capacity as the Chairman of…
The Labour Party Chairman in Rivers State, Hilda Dokubo, has been suspended as a member of the party in her ward, Asari Toru Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a letter written to the Labour Party Chairman of the Asari Toru LGA and signed by the Ward Chairman, Mr Ajalamonia Ibama,…
The Nigerian Airforce on Friday, said its Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, carried out reconnaissance missions along the Kolo Creek trunkline and Soku Sambarth lines and destroyed Canoes and illegal sites at Obenibokiri in Rivers State. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force in a statement on…
A Benue State High Court has ordered the Nigerian Army and 10 others to pay the sum of N800 million as compensation for the killing of Sixtus Akure, a senior tax officer with the Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS). The judgement, which came three years after the brutal murder of Mr. Akure, was brought before…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a meeting of PDP governors in Enugu, where they accused the APC of economic destruction and institutional decay. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC rebuked the PDP governors, labeling them as “barefaced heirs of a…
