The founder of Cable News Network (CNN), Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. Turner Enterprises released a statement on Wednesday announcing his passing. Turner was renowned for his “no-holds-barred delivery, endearing sense of humour, and undying loyalty”…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has vowed to blockade any structure that serves as the headquarters of Kabiru Turaki’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Recall that Turaki was named head of the party’s temporary national working committee (NWC) by…
On Wednesday, protestors and activists invaded MTN Nigeria’s Abuja headquarters due to the exorbitant cost of service. Protesters, led by Omoyele Sowore, chanted “MTN Ole!” as they marched. They also demanded immediate action over what they described as exploitative pricing…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north engaged in an intense word battle on Wednesday. The word battle comes barely 24 hours after the red chamber amended its standing rules to restrict leadership positions to senators…
The federal government has approved a policy prohibiting recipients of honorary degrees from using the “Dr” title. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) accepted the decision, which establishes a new regulatory framework with penalties for noncompliance that governs the awarding and…
An African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has said Peter Obi was never truly committed to the party. Lawal made these claims on Tuesday in an Arise Television Prime Time interview.…
An amendment to the Senate standing rules now makes only senators who have served at least two consecutive terms eligible for presiding and principal offices. Senate President Godswill Akpabio presided over a voice vote that resulted in the amendment’s adoption…
The US has claimed that although it is “not looking for a fight” with Iran over the disputed Strait of Hormuz, it will not back down from any conflict. Pete Hegseth, the head of the Pentagon, stated on Tuesday that…
Following a cluster of serious respiratory infections reported on Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) has verified an epidemic of hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship containing 147 passengers and crew. Authorities have reported seven cases so far, including three…
Jim Ovia, the founder and group chairman of Zenith Bank, has announced his resignation from his position at the helm of affairs once his term has ended. The bank announced the development at its ongoing 35th Annual General Meeting on…
Buba Galadima, a prominent member of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has called on former vice president Atiku Abubakar to join the party, threatening to hold him accountable if opposition forces do not come together before the general elections in 2027.…
The United States has reversed a regulation that had blocked applications under its travel ban system and is now processing visas for Nigerian and other foreign doctors. The Department of Homeland Security had earlier implemented a measure tied to a…
On Monday, the PDP factional National Executive Committee, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, approved the creation of a 13-person interim committee headed by Tanimu Turaki (SAN). Alhaji Hamza Akuyam Koshe, Dr. Daniel Woyenikuro, Richard Ihediwa, Isa Abubakar, Okechekwu…
On Monday, authorities placed the White House under immediate lockdown after a shooting near 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. The gunshot occurred right before President Donald Trump’s news conference, according to reporters on the scene. Before the…
The political realignment between former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has continued to spark discussion throughout Northern Nigeria as concerns about how the region’s voters will react to their alleged entry…