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Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Six Months
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) for six months over what it described as a “total violation” of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as…
Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, ordered a final forfeiture of the sum of 1.43 million dollars, linked to embattled former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
Israel Increases Security for First Ramadan Friday Prayers in Jerusalem
Israel has intensified security measures ahead of the first Friday prayers of Ramadan in Jerusalem amid concerns over potential violence, the police announced on Thursday.…
2 Pakistanis arrested for alleged kidnap of fellow Pakistani in Lagos
Operatives of the police command in Lagos State have arrested two Pakistanis for allegedly kidnaping a fellow Pakistani in the Ikeja area of the state.
The command Spokesman,…
Pope Francis Receives Constant Oxygen Support Amid Severe Pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, is receiving near-constant supplemental oxygen as he battles severe pneumonia, sources familiar with his condition have revealed.
The pontiff requires…
Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu Assumes Office as NYSC Director-General
Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu has officially assumed office as the 23rd Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), pledging to enhance the welfare of staff and corps…
Google’s Hustle Academy Trains 15,000 African Entrepreneurs in Three Years
Google on Thursday disclosed that since 2022, its Hustle Academy had provided critical support to over 15,000 African Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) who had completed the…
Zelensky arrives at ‘watershed’ EU summit on Ukraine aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday arrived at a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels focused on increasing aid for Ukraine and European defence capacities.
“During…
Romania Arrests Six Over Alleged Russian-Linked Coup Plot
Romanian authorities have arrested six individuals suspected of plotting a coup with alleged ties to Russia, the country’s Organised Crime Unit announced on Thursday.
According…
Military Intensifies Efforts to Free Southeast from IPOB/ESN – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating the influence of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern…