Explosion Outside Liège Synagogue Condemned as Anti-Semitic Attack
Authorities in Liège have condemned an early-morning explosion outside a synagogue as a serious act of anti-Semitism. The blast occurred shortly before 4:00 a.m. on Monday outside the synagogue in the eastern Belgium city. No injuries were reported, but the explosion damaged windows in buildings opposite the place of worship. Police quickly sealed off the […]
Umrah : Pray for Kwara, Nigeria, Emir Sulu-Gambari tells Muslims in Saudi Arabia
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji ( Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has admonished intending Pilgrims on Lesser Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to pray fervently for peace and harmony to continue to reign in the country. He added that peaceful coexistence, religious harmony and prevention of […]
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 as Petrol Tops N1,000 in Nigeria
Global crude oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel on Monday, pushing petrol prices in Nigeria past N1,000 per litre. Data from OilPrice.com shows that Brent crude rose by about 13 percent to $103.3 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate increased by roughly 15 percent to $107.3 per barrel. The sharp rise in crude prices […]
EFCC Witness Says Malami Not Linked to Companies’ Bank Transactions
A compliance officer with Sterling Bank, David Ajoma, on Friday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, was not involved in transactions carried out by Rayhan Hotels and Metropolitan Autotech Limited through their accounts with the bank. Ajoma, who appeared as the first prosecution witness for […]
Sanusi Accuses Lagos APC Chair of Bias, Seeks Withdrawal of Council List
Former Managing Director of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), Mobolaji Sanusi, has accused the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, of exhibiting bias in the management of party affairs in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA). In a letter dated March 4, Sanusi described […]
INEC Chair Acknowledges Trust Deficit, Vows Credible 2027 Polls
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has acknowledged that the commission is grappling with a trust deficit among Nigerians but pledged reforms to restore confidence ahead of the 2027 elections. Amupitan made the remarks on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while addressing INEC staff after inspecting the […]
NYSC DG Marks One Year, Highlights Key Reforms and Achievements
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. OO Nafiu, has marked one year in office, outlining reforms, achievements and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening the scheme. Nafiu assumed office on March 6, 2025, as the 23rd Director-General and said his administration has focused on transparent leadership, improved corps welfare and job […]
Tensions Rise as Trump Targets Iran Leadership
United States President Donald Trump has outlined his expectations for Iran’s leadership following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying he wants a “good” leader to emerge and a complete overhaul of the country’s governing structure. In an interview with NBC News on Thursday, Trump said he favours dismantling Iran’s existing leadership […]
NBA Election Faces Uncertainty Amid Court Case
A legal dispute is threatening the conduct of the 2026 National Officers’ Election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), with an Oyo State High Court order currently restraining key officials from proceeding with the exercise. In response, the Nigerian Law Society (NLS) has proposed that the Law Society of Lesotho act as an independent and […]
EFCC Arraigns Chinese National Over Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Directorate has arraigned a Chinese national, Zhang Wen Hao, before Justice Ibrahim Shekarau of the Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Mararaba over allegations of cheating. Zhang was docked on a one-count charge bordering on alleged fraudulent inducement relating to the opening of a bank account […]
