TikTok Says US Ban Would Muzzle Out ‘Free Speech’
In a controversial move that has sparked debate over freedom of expression and national security, the US House of Representatives has voted to ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agrees to cut ties with the Chinese government; this has raised questions about the future of digital expression and the limits of government control. […]
CBN: Naira Outperforms All Other Currencies Worldwide
The naira has achieved global recognition as the best-performing currency due to the successful implementation of foreign exchange reforms by the Central Bank of Nigeria, as proudly announced by Governor Yemi Cardoso. Over the past few months, Nigeria’s currency has experienced a dramatic decline in value compared to major currencies. Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have […]
Untreated Mental Illness Blamed For Sydney Mall Violence
The shocking actions of Joel Cauchi, the Sydney shopping mall killer, have sparked a deeper conversation about mental health. According to psychiatrists, Cauchi’s schizophrenia, which he had stopped managing through treatment and medication, likely fueled his destructive rampage. Since the brutal knife attack at Bondi Junction on April 13, which claimed the lives of five […]
EFCC Joins Experts In Push For Digital Security Awareness
To counter the alarming increase in cyber attacks, financial crime and cybersecurity experts are hammering on the need for Nigerians to enhance their cybersecurity literacy and protect themselves from potential dangers. Speaking on Saturday at a Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop organized by H’QUBE Consulting Limited for University of Lagos students, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
Okuama’s Dark Days: Oborevwori, Army Visit Bloodbath Site
The Nigerian Army, after initially restricting access for 37 days, finally permitted Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to visit Okuama, the Ughelli South Local Government Area community where seven soldiers were killed, on Saturday. The governor’s visit to Okuama on Saturday, accompanied by Brig. Gen. Unachukwu Ugochukwu and Lt. Col. Dabo, exposed the shocking extent […]
EFCC Urged To Respect Judiciary On Yahaya Bello’s Case
Certain civil society organizations have criticized what they labeled as the anti-democratic methods employed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its law enforcement actions against former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello. This development occurred after the EFCC issued a notice declaring Bello wanted for his alleged involvement in a case of money laundering […]
P/Harcourt Refinery: Petrol Dealers Set Sights On N500/Liter
Oil suppliers are preparing to load refined fuel from the Port Harcourt Refinery, as employees at the plant hustle to ready it for production under the guidance of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Traders verified on Friday that the Port Harcourt Refinery was nearing readiness to commence product release, forecasting a price of N500 per […]
Another APC Ward Faction Suspends Ganduje
On Sunday, a dissenting faction within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State’s Ganduje Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, declared Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the party’s National Chairman, suspended. Ganduje’s political fortunes took a hit last week as Haladu Gwanjo, the ward’s Legal Adviser, declared his suspension. Citing corruption and other misconduct, Haladu Gwanjo […]
Why Naira Appreciation Against Dollar Will Continue -Shettima
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism that the nation’s currency – the Naira – will continue to appreciate against the dollar given policies being put in place by the government. Africa Today News, New York reports that as at Sunday morning, Naira exchanges for around N1,200 to a dollar at the […]
US House Finally Approves Aid Package For Ukraine, Israel
The United States House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support has passed a $95bn legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, despite bitter objections from Republican hardliners. The legislation proceeded on Saturday to the Democratic-majority Senate, which passed a similar measure more than two months ago. US leaders from Democratic President Joe […]
Jnr Pope: AGN Threatens Legal Action Against Movie Producer
Less than two weeks after the tragic demise of popular Nollywood actor, Junior Pope and his co-crew members, who were involved in a boat accident and drowned on their way to a movie set on April 10, 2024, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN has hinted at taking legal action against the movie producer, Adanma […]
How Kwankwaso Betrayed My Trust — NNPP Founder
Dr Boniface Aniebonam who is the founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has asserted that the move by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya Movement to hijack the party structure was a betrayal of trust as far as he is concerned. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos yesterday which was monitored by […]