Benin’s National Assembly on Saturday passed a significant constitutional amendment that extends the presidential term of office from five to seven years and introduces a new upper legislative chamber. Despite the change in tenure length, the two-term limit for presidents remains unchanged in the West African country. This means leaders can still serve a maximum […]
Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have implicated Tymur Mindich, a former business associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the alleged mastermind behind a sprawling $100 million embezzlement and kickback scheme tied to Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear power operator. The revelations follow a months-long investigation by Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs, who say Mindich coordinated a network of loyalists […]
Renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, widely known as Omo Sexy, has revealed that relocating overseas reshaped her outlook on life and grounded her in unexpected ways. Speaking in a recent interview, the film star explained that although she had long considered moving abroad, the COVID-19 pandemic made her reassess her priorities and ultimately […]
Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the influential media mogul and founder of the ARISE News Channel and THISDAY Newspapers, has announced the upcoming launch of Lekeleke, a new African-owned social media platform. The platform is designed to challenge global content distribution dominance and redefine digital engagement in Africa. Obaigbena unveiled the plans on Wednesday at […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has thwarted a significant fuel-smuggling attempt along the River Benue, seizing 108,775 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) allegedly being moved into Cameroon. Officials say the interception ranks among the largest anti-smuggling breakthroughs recorded in Adamawa State in recent times. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Thursday, […]
A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Dr. Musa Illyasu Kwankwaso, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is gaining increasing political backing across northern Nigeria as the 2027 presidential election approaches. Speaking with journalists in Kano, Kwankwaso noted that recent political developments indicate a rising wave of support for the president, suggesting that the […]
President Donald Trump on Friday called on federal law enforcement to open probes into links between the late financier, Jeffrey Epstein and former President Bill Clinton, seeking to shift attention after a newly released batch of Epstein-related records renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s network. The White House request named other prominent figures and institutions — […]
Obinna Iyiegbu, better known as Obi Cubana, has been removed from the Abuja location of his Cubana Lounge after a court order was executed on Friday. Staffers were observed carrying equipment and belongings from the premises at Plot 81, Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse II, while an enforcement notice was displayed at the entrance. […]
President Donald Trump on Friday withdrew his public backing for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, marking a sharp break with one of his most vocal congressional allies after she pressed for wider disclosure of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The split played out on social media and in a flurry of public posts by both […]
Top officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration have apologised to the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, after a heated confrontation between him and naval personnel erupted during an enforcement visit to Gaduwa district earlier in the week. The clash, captured in a viral video on Tuesday, showed Wike in a tense exchange with […]
