A former Attorney-General of Anambra State, Nnoruka Udechukwu, SAN, has warned that granting governors full control of state police would open the door to widespread abuse of power, political oppression, and insecurity, citing lessons from Nigeria’s history. Speaking in an interview, Udechukwu argued that the debate over state police, though seemingly straightforward, has been complicated […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has lifted the global health emergency status for mpox, citing a sustained decline in infections and deaths across several affected countries. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision on Friday after an expert committee advised that the outbreak no longer meets the criteria for a “public health […]
The race for the Awujale stool of Ijebuland has taken a dramatic turn, as Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, is being widely tipped as a top contender. His possible emergence, however, comes at a time of deep division within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, the lineage next in […]
U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic has announced new restrictions preventing Chinese-owned entities from accessing its products and services, citing national security concerns. The Amazon-backed firm, best known as the developer of the Claude chatbot, updated its terms of service on Thursday to bar companies that are majority-owned by Chinese shareholders—regardless of their global location. […]
Boxing legends, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will meet in an exhibition fight scheduled for spring 2026, promoters confirmed on Friday. The match, organized by CSI Sports and Fight Sports, will not count toward either man’s professional record. Details of the venue, date, and weight class are expected to be announced in the […]
Popular businessman and luxury real estate developer, Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, widely known as Sujimoto, has spoken out emotionally following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s declaration that he is wanted. In a tearful address, the Sujimoto Construction boss maintained that he is not a fugitive, insisting that the matter stems from a contract dispute […]
The Federal Government has joined Nigerians in mourning the victims of the tragic boat accident in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, which claimed dozens of lives earlier this week. The accident occurred on Tuesday when a wooden boat carrying more than 100 passengers capsized along the Shagunu–Dugga axis of Kainji Lake after […]
The Abia State Government has dismissed six civil servants from the Ministry of Justice after an internal audit uncovered their involvement in a salary padding scheme. In a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Eno Eze, the government said the officers were found guilty of manipulating the […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be treated as legitimate targets by Moscow’s forces, a threat that underscores rising tensions between Russia and the West. Speaking on Friday at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin said foreign forces entering Ukraine even under the guise of […]
