Nigeria, Canada Deepen Cooperation on Migration, Air Transport, Bilateral Relations
By Sulyman Gobir The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Canada on migration management, air transport, visa processing and other areas of mutual interest. The commitment was reiterated when the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, representing the Minister, received the Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian […]
Carter Efe Permanently Banned From TikTok Over Policy Violations
By Sulyman Gobir Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Carter Efe, has been permanently banned from TikTok over repeated violations of the platform’s community guidelines. TikTok announced the ban on Wednesday, effectively cutting off the comedian from the platform where he built a large follower through comedy skits, music promotion and livestreams. Carter Efe rose […]
Ferry Fire Kills Five, 80 Missing in Philippine
By Sulyman Gobir At least five people have been killed and more than 80 others remain missing after a passenger-and-cargo ferry caught fire off the western Philippine island of Palawan. The Philippine Coast Guard, military and civilian vessels have launched an extensive search-and-rescue operation as the badly damaged ferry continued to smoulder hours after the […]
Tooro Kingdom Faces Succession Dispute After Oyo’s Death
By Sulyman Gobir A succession dispute has erupted in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, days before the burial of its late king, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth. Royal clan elders have selected popular television news presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new king. But the late king’s family has rejected the decision, saying King […]
Trump Proposes $5,000 Payment to Americans if Republicans Win
By Julian Osamoto US President Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to American adults if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. Trump announced the proposal while addressing a Republican convention, saying the payment would be funded by the country’s economic strength and must be […]
2027 APC Campaign To Focus On Tinubu’s Achievements
By Julian Osamoto The APC Presidential Campaign Council says its 2027 campaign will focus on the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration rather than attacks on political opponents. Director-General of the Campaign Council, Senator Abdulazeez Yari, disclosed this in Gusau, Zamfara State, after a closed-door meeting with Governor Dauda Lawal and traditional leaders. Yari said […]
Ondo Confirms 24 Deaths After Herbal Consumption
By Julian Osamoto The Ondo State Government has confirmed the deaths of 24 residents of Odigbo Local Government Area after they consumed a herbal liquid substance. Eight people died in Araromi Obu, while 16 others died in Odigbo town, with several others receiving treatment in hospitals. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 5, in Odigbo […]
Court Extends Order Restraining NMDPRA From Dangote Refinery
By Julian Osamoto The Federal High Court in Lagos, has extended an interim order restraining the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), from interfering with operations at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Justice Akintayo Aluko extended the order on Wednesday, after NMDPRA and Dangote clashed over the regulator’s directive suspending propane loading and truck-out […]
First Lady Receives Oso Di Eme I Chieftaincy Title in Imo
By Zainab Bakare First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the traditional title of Oso Di Eme I of Imo State. The title is announced in a post on X by the First Lady’s Senior Special Adviser on Media, Busola Kukoyi, on Wednesday. Kukoyi said the title, which she translated as “she who […]
HURIWA Warns INEC Against Relying on Workshops for 2027
By Anayo Akwitti The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against relying mainly on workshops, training programmes and internal administrative reforms to restore public confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. HURIWA said while strengthening INEC’s operational capacity was necessary, the commission […]