Chinese and Russian diplomats have called for the lifting of “unlawful sanctions” imposed on Iran, reiterating Tehran’s right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. During trilateral negotiations between Russia, China, and Iran in Beijing on Friday, the diplomats exchanged views on Iran’s nuclear programme and other international issues of …
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RISING from a three-day Management Retreat, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has restated its commitment to enhanced professionalism and integrity in driving the nation’s fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. This resolve was made in Uyo, Akwa-ibom State on Saturday, March 15, 2025 …
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THE trial of Wawe Eseoghene Nelson, a.k.a James Andrew Shmit and Philip Bradley before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja commenced on Thursday, March 14, 2025 with the presentation of the First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Kathleen Sharp by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. …
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THE 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, said President Bola Tinubu would be defeated in the 2027 presidential elections. The SDP chieftain also claimed that his party would produce the next Nigerian President. Adewale stated this on Friday while appearing on Arise Television’s “The Morning …
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Senator Ireti Kingibe is now singing a new tune, calling for an open probe of sexual harassment claim against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ireti Kingibe said: “As the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT in the 10th Senate, and the Chairperson of the Senate …
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UNITED States President Donald Trump is considering a travel ban that could affect 43 countries. According to a report by Reuters, citing an internal memo and officials familiar with the plan, the proposed restrictions divide the affected countries into three groups—red, orange, and yellow—based on the severity of limitations they …
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THE Trump administration is considering imposing travel restrictions on citizens from 41 countries, according to an internal memo seen by a media agency. A US official, speaking anonymously, stated that the list is still under review and has not yet been approved by the administration, including Secretary of State Marco …
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THE Naira ended the week positively on Friday, trading at N1,517.93 to a Dollar in the official market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the Naira, which had been falling since March 5, gained N29.89. This represents a 1.9 per cent increase compared to Thursday, when …
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THE Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday passed three bills into law before immediately proceeding on an indefinite recess. The bills include the Rivers State House of Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Bill, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Bill, and the Rivers State Local Government Bill, 2025. Speaker …
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Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, has neutralised over 20 terrorists in airstrikes that decimated notorious bandit hideouts in Unguwar Goga Hill-Forest in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, Nigerian Air …
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