The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of the U.S. issued a veiled threat to Harvard University recently, suggesting that the university faces losing its permit to enroll international students if it fails to comply with a federal request to release documents on select visa holders. The threat is one in an escalating showdown […]
A member of the House of Representatives, Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, has appealed to hunters in his constituency to discontinue their traditional practice of hunting from north to south. Rurum, who represents the Rano, Bunkure, and Kibiya Federal constituency, made this call during a condolence visit to the families of victims killed in […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, has criticized the conduct of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, accusing him of violating the constitution and undermining democratic governance. In a press statement signed by the 8 Branch Chairmen, the NBA expressed deep concern over recent developments in […]
The Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyechi Appolonia as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations—the first woman to ever hold the position. The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, lauded the appointment as a historic and progressive step. In a statement released by her Special Adviser on Media and […]
The Federal Government has provided fresh explanation on the ongoing reconstruction of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, confirming its critical role as Nigeria’s contribution to the larger Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway project a landmark trans-West African infrastructure initiative. The Lagos-Badagry Expressway, currently being expanded into a six-lane dual carriageway, is a strategic segment of the proposed 1,028-kilometre […]
Global professional services giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has announced the closure of its operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries, marking a significant shift in the firm’s African footprint. The move follows a global strategic review aimed at streamlining its network and safeguarding its reputation amid mounting regulatory pressures. The countries affected by the shutdown include […]
Arsenal produced one of their finest European performances in recent times, humiliating Spanish giants Real Madrid with a 5-1 aggregate victory to book their ticket to the UEFA Champions League semifinals. The convincing win was a watershed moment for Mikel Arteta’s tenure, showing tactical acumen, squad depth, and a fearless style of play that […]
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has opened up about how she has sworn not to flaunt her love affairs anymore, after the emotional journey of a collapsed marriage and the tensions that came with it. During a candid interview with Iyabo Ojo’s podcast, Okorie discussed her past marriage to Chukwuma Orizu. She told us that […]
Elon Musk’s satellite broadband firm, Starlink, is continuing its sensational rollout throughout Africa, the latest milestone being a 10-year operating licence granted by the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA). This comes just days after the service was officially launched in Somalia, further solidifying the presence of Starlink throughout the continent. The Lesotho Communications Authority confirmed […]
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has issued 47 refinery licenses to private operators across the country. The licenses, which include nine Licenses to Establish (LTEs), seven Licenses to Construct (LTCs), and four Licenses to Operate (LTOs), are expected to significantly increase Nigeria’s refining capacity and foster private […]
