Navy Busts Illegal Fuel Facility In Lagos, Nabs Five Suspects
An unlawful fuel storage site was uncovered by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft in the heart of Ilasun Lekki, located at No 3 Silver Bird Road. Following the discovery, law enforcement officials detained five suspects linked to the operation. Mr. Ahmed Ariyo, the mastermind behind the syndicate, was apprehended along with four accomplices in […]
PIA Controversy: Legislators Disavow Alleged Abbas Comments
The House of Representatives at the federal level has rejected the recent statements reportedly made by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen regarding the Petroleum Industry Act. Media outlets recently quoted the Speaker as suggesting that the insufficient investment in the country’s oil and gas sector signifies a rejection of the Petroleum Industry Act. Official figures released by […]
Edo Locals Oppose Non-Indigene As Traditional Head
The residents of Illushi/Ozigono community in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State have expressed their disapproval of the selection of Fidelis Okowele, a non-native, as the Onojie, the traditional ruler of their community. As a result, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and the Commissioner of Police in the region have been […]
Stefano Cherchi: Jockey Dies Weeks After Canberra Races Fall
Jockey Stefano Cherchi has tragically passed away at the age of 23, two weeks after sustaining injuries in a fall. In Canberra, Australia, during a race meeting, the Sardinian jockey, who had previously ridden in Britain, fell. His girlfriend Brittany, the daughter of the legendary former jockey Kieren Fallon, rushed to be by his bedside. […]
Gaza Attack: Foreign Aid Workers Corpse To Return Home
Amidst a chorus of outrage directed at Israel, Wednesday was designated for the repatriation of the bodies of six foreign aid workers, who perished in a Gaza airstrike, out of the conflict-stricken Palestinian enclave through Egypt. On Monday, an Israeli airstrike led to the deaths of seven individuals affiliated with the US-based food charity World […]
FG Renews Threat To Apprehend Fake Degree Holders
The Federal Government reiterated its commitment to apprehending individuals possessing fake university credentials within the nation through security agencies. Education Minister Tahir Mamman addressed attendees at the first quarterly citizens and stakeholders’ forum in Abuja, discussing Nigeria’s education sector. Nigerians were assured by the minister of an upcoming transformation in the education landscape, underpinned by […]
Uganda Court Considers Anti-Gay Legislation, Verdict Awaited
The Constitutional Court of Uganda is set to deliver its verdict this Wednesday regarding a petition challenging a controversial anti-LGBTQ law, widely criticized for its severity and regarded as among the strictest globally. Enacted in May of the previous year, the law sparked widespread condemnation from LGBTQ groups, human rights activists, the United Nations, and […]
Ukraine Reduces Military Draft Age to Increase Troop Numbers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved a bill, officially reducing the military mobilization age from 27 to 25 years. Kyiv has suffered significant casualties on the battlefield during two years of conflict, while Russia has enjoyed a considerable manpower advantage. This decision will enable Ukraine to summon additional individuals to bolster its reserves, following a […]
Undersea Cable Cut: Cables Not Expired, Contrary To Rumors
Questions have surfaced surrounding the state of the faulty cables that led to widespread internet disruptions across several African countries, Nigeria being among them, in the recent past. Among the conjectures circulating, one suggests that the cables might remain unrepaired due to having exceeded their intended lifespan, potentially being severed in the process. Contrary to […]
Adesina Underlines Importance Of Skills For African Youths
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, stressed the necessity for concerted efforts from Africans to ensure that the continent’s young population is adequately equipped with the necessary skills for the changing global scenario. Addressing the delegation from the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) during their visit to the […]
FG Savings Bond Subscription Starts At 18.06%, DMO Announces
Subscriptions for two Federal Government savings bonds, each priced at N1,000 per unit, have been announced by the Debt Management Office (DMO). These bonds offer interest rates of 17.06% and 18.046%, respectively. The disclosure came through a statement shared on its website and sighted by Africa Today News, New York, on Wednesday. The DMO presented […]
Binance Bosses To Be Arraigned For Money Laundering Thursday
This Thursday, the Abuja Federal High Court plans to commence the arraignment of Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla. Justice Emeka Nwite will preside over the charges against Gambaryan and Anjarwalla, which comprise two separate allegations. One, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), pertains to money laundering and include five counts. […]