Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has reiterated his support for the removal of the petrol subsidy. He reaffirmed this stance on Monday during an address at a conference hosted by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port…
During a political session at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, who represented former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, clashed over…
Six months into the Hormuz crisis, Iran escalated threats surrounding the strategic waterway by announcing the blacklisting of 45 vessels for alleged violations of transit regulations in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities warned that enforcement action would also target…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has ordered a transport company accused of unlawfully clamping vehicles and extorting drivers at the Abuja airport to immediately vacate the premises. The directive followed complaints alleging that the operator improperly enforced no-parking…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has expanded its free fuel delivery initiative to include Kano, Imo, Anambra, and Nasarawa states. Initially covering Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Abuja, and Delta, the program is designed to lower distribution costs for independent…
On Saturday China officially launched the second World Humanoid Robot Games, a five-day event in Beijing featuring robots competing in Olympic-style events. Chinese state media notably reported that during a test run, a humanoid robot named “Lightning” surpassed the 2009…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged that no Iran-controlled Palestinian state will be established in either Gaza or the West Bank during his tenure. Ahead of Israel’s upcoming election, Netanyahu targeted his political rivals in a series of posts…
Members of the Hotel and Personal Service Senior Staff Association, an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), picketed the Abuja Continental Hotel on Monday over alleged labor violations, poor working conditions, and rights abuses. The union also…
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the removal of Nigeria’s petrol subsidy in May 2023, the decision was presented as a painful but necessary step to rescue the economy. More than three years later, the policy is still being felt…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to lead a new continental effort to prevent Africa’s mineral wealth from leaving the continent primarily as raw materials when he chairs a high-level summit on critical minerals in New York next month. The summit,…
After four weeks in the “Show Ya Sef” house, BBNaija S11 housemate Cassi has been evicted from the competition. The show officially confirmed Cassi’s exit in a statement published on its social media platforms on Sunday following the latest public…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother identified as Esther Ogunmabo, for dealing in illicit drugs. According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the centenarian was taken into custody…
The Trump administration has warned Canada that a US trade war would have a “devastating” impact on its economy, as tensions between the two long-time trading partners deepen following the collapse of negotiations. On Sunday, the Trump administration warned Canada…
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County on Saturday night after a rapidly spreading brush fire forced residents in northeastern Reno from their homes. According to state fire officials, the Hawk Fire spread to over…
The BBNaija S11 “Show Ya Sef” season continues to exceed initial impressions and transition into real action, as the housemates scale through week four of the reality show. This weekly update brings together the biggest moments from the house, including…