The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved ruling on whether to admit the confessional statements made by three men accused of espionage in favour of foreign agents, following an application by the Department of State Services (DSS). The defendants, Haruna Ali Abbas, Ibrahim Hussaini Musa, and Adam Suleiman are standing trial on terrorism […]
A former chairman of the Federal Reserve has warned that Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor, Lisa Cook is a “dangerous precedent” that could undermine the central bank’s independence. The warning came on Wednesday after Trump escalated efforts to oust Cook amid unverified allegations and policy disagreements. The move has been […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Brazil for Abuja after a three-day official visit that saw Nigeria and Brazil deepen diplomatic and economic ties through a series of high-level engagements and bilateral agreements. The presidential jet left Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 a.m. local time on Wednesday, with top Brazilian officials, […]
Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly shooting that struck a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, leaving two children dead and at least 17 others injured. In a telegram addressed to Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, the Pope conveyed his condolences and assured the grieving community […]
Access Holdings Plc has announced the resignation of one of its Non-Executive Directors, Roosevelt Ogbonna, from its Board after three and a half years of service, to comply with new regulatory requirements. In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday, the company explained that Ogbonna, who continues to serve as the Managing Director/Chief […]
Syria has condemned an Israeli drone strike that killed six of its soldiers on the outskirts of Damascus, calling it a violation of its sovereignty and international law. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday in the town of Kiswah, south of the capital, struck Syrian military positions, leaving several soldiers dead and others wounded. […]
Fresh allegations have emerged against operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), who are being accused of colluding with clearing agents to under-declare revenues accruing to the federal government. According to a report by Sahara Reporters, a coalition of civil society groups raised the alarm at a press conference, alleging that some customs officials deliberately […]
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at his palace in Ile-Ife, in what has been described as a symbolic gesture of unity among Yoruba traditional rulers. The visit, which was widely circulated on social media through a video reel […]
Tanzania’s October 29 general elections have taken a dramatic turn after the country’s electoral commission barred key opposition figure, Luhaga Mpina of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo), from contesting in the presidential race. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the rejection of Mpina’s nomination, citing unresolved internal disputes within his party. […]
Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian airline to operate a direct passenger flight from Brazil to Lagos. The development follows the signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Brazil during President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to the South American nation. […]
