Iran Speaker Accuses US of Pressure Campaign
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the United States of attempting to weaken Iran through economic pressure and media influence, warning that such actions could have wider consequences. Speaking on Wednesday, Ghalibaf said Washington was relying on what he described as inaccurate information to shape its policies toward Iran. “The enemy is very hopeful about economic […]
CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87
Ted Turner, the US businessman who revolutionised television news with the launch of CNN, has died at the age of 87, the network announced on Wednesday. Turner, known for his bold personality and wide-ranging business ventures, had been living with Lewy Body Dementia, a progressive neurological disorder. He transformed global broadcasting in 1980 by founding […]
CCTV on Fuel Tanker Sparks Debate Online
A Nigerian man has stirred widespread reactions online after criticising the installation of CCTV cameras on a fuel tanker to monitor drivers’ activities. In a video circulating on X, the man argued that while the surveillance may protect the tanker owner’s business, it comes at the expense of drivers’ welfare. Speaking in Yoruba, he described […]
Senate Row Erupts Over New Leadership Eligibility Rule
Tension flared in the Senate on Wednesday following a heated exchange between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Adams Oshiomhole over amendments to the chamber’s standing rules. The clash occurred during plenary as lawmakers considered the adoption of Tuesday’s votes and proceedings, which included changes to rules governing eligibility for Senate leadership positions. Oshiomhole repeatedly attempted […]
BREAKING…. Protesters Storm MTN Office Over High Tariffs
Activists and protesters on Wednesday staged a demonstration at the headquarters of MTN Nigeria in Abuja, protesting what they described as high service costs and poor value for money. The protest was led by activist Omoyele Sowore, with demonstrators chanting slogans and accusing the telecommunications company of exploitative pricing practices. At the company’s premises, protesters […]
SERAP Rejects Court Ruling, Moves to Appeal N100m Defamation Damages
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has rejected a Federal Capital Territory High Court judgment ordering it to pay N100 million in damages to officials of the Department of State Services over alleged defamation, describing the ruling as flawed and a threat to civic space. Justice Yusuf Halilu of the FCT High Court in Abuja […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for Ministerial, NMDPRA Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Engr. Joseph Tegbe as a minister and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State. The President also requested approval for the appointment of Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The nominations were conveyed in separate […]
Three Senators Defect Amid Party Crises, Realignments
Three senators have defected from their respective parties, citing persistent internal crises and leadership disputes. Victor Umeh and Enyinnaya Abaribe both resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Rufai Hanga left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Umeh joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Abaribe moved to the Labour Party (LP), and Hanga also […]
Oshiomhole Urges Action Against SA Firms Over Xenophobic Attacks
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to take retaliatory measures against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following reported attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Oshiomhole urged authorities to consider revoking the operating licences of companies such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group, citing what he described […]
Rhodes-Vivour Reaffirms ADC Membership Amid Opposition Shifts
Former Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has reaffirmed his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), despite ongoing defections and realignments within Nigeria’s opposition. In a statement released Tuesday, Rhodes-Vivour acknowledged the growing instability within opposition ranks, noting that some political figures have chosen to move to other platforms. “We are living through a […]
