Senate Raises Alarm Over ₦200trn NNPC Fund Discrepancy
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, led by Senator Aliyu Wadada, has voiced grave concern over significant inconsistencies uncovered in the audited financial records of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), calling the findings both “mind-boggling” and “deeply troubling.” At a high-stakes investigative hearing on Wednesday, NNPC’s Chief Financial Officer, Dapo Segun, appeared before […]
Trump Threatens Iran Strikes, Says Patience Is Over
During a public appearance at the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he was considering the possibility of involving the United States in Israel’s military campaign against Iran. He reportedly claimed that Tehran had begun backchannel efforts to initiate negotiations aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict. While observing the raising of a newly […]
Benue: 59 Killed In Latest Herdsmen Attack — Gov Alia
Governor Hyacinth Alia on Sunday confirmed that 59 people had been killed in Yelewata following an attack by suspected herdsmen from Nasarawa State. While addressing journalists at the Government House, he explained that the casualty figures were based on physical headcounts conducted by security agencies in collaboration with the families of the victims. He noted […]
APC Aide Condemns Ganduje Attack As Shameful Conduct
Chief Oliver Okpala, Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment to the All Progressives Congress’ National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has condemned the Sunday disruption of the North-East zonal meeting in Gombe, where an attempt was made to physically attack his principal, Ganduje. Reacting to the incident in a statement on Monday, Okpala described it as “grievously […]
Developing Countries See Lowest FDI Since 2005 – World Bank
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing nations has dropped to its lowest point in nearly two decades, the World Bank revealed in a report released Monday, attributing the decline to rising global trade and investment barriers. In 2023, developing economies attracted just $435 billion in FDI, marking the weakest inflow since 2005, according to the […]
After June 12 Struggle, I Almost Ran For President — Soyinka
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed that he once seriously considered entering the presidential race in the aftermath of the June 12 pro-democracy movement—but ultimately abandoned the idea after just 36 hours of reflection, calling the notion “crazy.” Soyinka shared this insight on Saturday during a media interaction at Freedom Park in Lagos, during […]
Iran Confirms Ali Madanizadeh As New Economy Minister
Iran’s parliament on Monday confirmed the appointment of a new economy minister as the country grapples with deepening financial challenges, including surging inflation and a sharply devalued currency. Ali Madanizadeh, 43, was approved as Minister of Economy and Finance, several months after former minister Abdolnaser Hemmati was removed through a no-confidence vote for failing to […]
Court Awaits Man Accused Of Slaying Minnesota Rep
The man suspected of murdering a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband is scheduled to appear in court Monday on felony charges, following an intense two-day manhunt. Authorities allege that 57-year-old Vance Boelter impersonated a police officer before fatally shooting Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their home in the early […]
Russia Withdraws Nationals, Shuts Down Iran Consulate
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Russia announced on Sunday that it had pulled several of its citizens out of Iran and temporarily closed its consulate in Tehran. The precautionary measure comes in response to Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian soil, which triggered a retaliatory wave of missile fire directed at Israel, deepening fears […]
Uganda Expands Military Court Powers To Try Civilians
On Monday, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni enacted a contentious new law authorizing the trial of civilians in military courts—a decision that has sparked widespread concern among critics who view it as a potential tool to suppress political dissent ahead of the upcoming national elections. The move comes in defiance of a Supreme Court judgment issued […]
IGP Vows To End Benue Killings After Tinubu’s Directive
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s resolve to tackle the ongoing violence in Benue State and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. This comes in the aftermath of a deadly assault over the weekend in Yelewata, a border community in Benue, where suspected herdsmen launched a brutal attack that […]
Israel Lowers Air Threat, Lets Citizens Exit Shelters
Following a renewed wave of missile launches from Iran on Sunday, the Israeli military has now lifted its earlier directive for citizens to remain in shelters, signaling a reduction in immediate threat levels. The military announced in an official statement noted that in accordance with the latest security assessment, the Home Front Command has authorized […]