China has introduced a new regulation mandating that social media influencers possess formal qualifications in the subjects they discuss, particularly in sensitive and professional areas. The rule, which took effect on October 25, stipulates that content creators who post on topics such as medicine, law, education, or finance must hold relevant academic degrees or […]
The Edo State Police Command has raised alarm over a new wave of criminal activity involving fake bomb threats and extortion across the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin City, the Command described the development as a “disturbing crime trend” in which unknown persons contact individuals, business owners, and corporate organisations […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that the examination body has issued new directives restricting senior secondary school students to specific subjects for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Acting Head of Public […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has accused Governor Caleb Mutfwang of living in self-denial following his recent claims that certain individuals were pressuring him to defect to the ruling party. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Plateau APC Publicity Secretary, Sylvanus Namang, the party dismissed the governor’s remarks as […]
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that Nigerian courts lack the jurisdiction to try him for crimes allegedly committed in London. Kanu, who is currently facing trial on charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony, reportedly stated, “I committed those crimes in London. So, no court in […]
Lagos authorities have sealed the corporate headquarters of Nestoil Limited in Victoria Island following a court-ordered receivership over the company’s reported $1 billion debt. A federal high court in Lagos, on 22 October 2025, granted an injunction allowing First Trustees and FBNQuest Merchant Bank to take control of Nestoil’s assets. The Mareva order targets Nestoil, […]
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed claims of any promotion irregularities within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), affirming that all recent elevation exercises, including the accelerated promotions of certain officers, were conducted transparently and strictly on merit. Egbetokun spoke in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of 19 newly promoted senior officers, which […]
President Vladimir Putin has confirmed the successful final trial of Russia’s nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, highlighting Moscow’s ongoing efforts to develop unconventional military technology amid the Ukraine conflict. The missile, designed to travel extreme distances while flying low to evade detection, represents a departure from conventional chemically-fuelled systems. Experts say it is intended to […]
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has commended President Bola Tinubu for effectively implementing economic reforms, noting the stark contrast with former President Goodluck Jonathan’s experience with subsidy removal. Fayemi highlighted that political considerations had hindered the rollout of fuel subsidy removal during Jonathan’s administration, despite its potential economic benefits. “We in the ACN didn’t force […]
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the Federal Government’s $1 billion investment in Lagos ports, describing it as a strategic initiative to modernise Nigeria’s entire maritime sector and attract international investors. APC spokesman Seye Oladejo issued the statement on Tuesday, countering opposition claims that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was […]
