Nigeria’s Senate on Wednesday took a decisive and hard-line stance against the country’s escalating kidnap epidemic, officially designating kidnapping as a form of terrorism and supporting capital punishment for anyone proven guilty of the crime. Lawmakers overwhelmingly agreed that offenders should face the death penalty without the possibility of fines, plea bargains, or judicial […]
Russian authorities on Friday signalled the possibility of imposing a total ban on WhatsApp, alleging that the platform has failed to meet the country’s regulatory requirements aimed at curbing criminal activity. The announcement came from state communications regulator Roskomnadzor, which warned that Meta-owned WhatsApp could be blocked nationwide if it does not fully comply with […]
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has confirmed that his administration will commence a gradual settlement of outstanding pension and gratuity obligations owed to retired civil servants extending as far back as 2001. The governor said the move is part of his broader commitment to redressing long-standing financial injustices suffered by pensioners who […]
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has revealed that malaria has become increasingly rare in the state, following years of improved public health measures and strengthened disease surveillance systems. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Saturday, Abayomi noted that extensive laboratory investigations carried out across Lagos show a significant decline […]
As Uzbekistan confronts one of its harshest dry seasons in recent years, Muslims across the nation gathered in mosques on Friday to perform a special communal prayer known as istisqa, seeking divine intervention for rainfall amid growing concern over diminishing water reserves and crop stress. From major urban mosques in Tashkent to smaller village […]
Binani Air is preparing to launch its maiden passenger services next Monday, signalling a landmark moment in Nigerian aviation as the first commercial airline fully owned and led by women takes flight. The new carrier is emerging from months of regulatory clearance, fleet preparation and route planning, and is expected to play a transformative […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the death of three of its personnel following a violent attack by suspected Lukarawa militants in Kebbi State. The officers were reportedly shot dead at a security checkpoint in Bakin Ruwa, located along the Maje border route in Bagudo Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred around midnight […]
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has raised a fresh alarm over Nigeria’s deepening security concerns, revealing that armed groups across the country have abandoned traditional mobile networks and now operate using satellite-based communication systems. NASRDA’s Director General, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, made the disclosure on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics […]
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the cancellation of more than 1,000 land titles across Abuja — an unprecedented enforcement action that has swept up some of Nigeria’s most recognizable political and traditional figures. The minister’s directive targets plots whose beneficiaries allegedly failed to comply with statutory land regulations, including payment of […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed for questioning following a series of controversial remarks attributed to him in recent media interviews. According to senior security sources, the intelligence agency views some of Baba-Ahmed’s public commentary as potentially capable of heightening political tension and contributing to national unease. […]
