The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has warned state governments against engaging in international negotiations without federal oversight, following the seizure of three Nigerian government jets by a French court.  The seizure stems from a dispute involving a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment, which claims €74.5 million …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump sparked controversy by stating that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is “much better” than the Medal of Honor, given to soldiers because civilian recipients are alive and unharmed. Speaking at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump emphasized the value of life and freedom, …

Nicki Minaj has successfully settled a defamation lawsuit against social media personality Marley Green, known as “Nosey Heaux,” who falsely accused the rapper of drug use. In spite of public assessment, Minaj stood firm, securing a settlement that required Green to issue a public apology and admit that her claims …

Ongoing fuel scarcity across Nigeria continues to devastate the livelihoods of citizens, especially taxi drivers and other daily wage earners who rely on fuel to make a living. As queues for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) stretch across Abuja, Gombe, Yobe, and several northern states, the Federal Government has issued a …

Nigerian politician’s extravagant benefits are causing controversy, and the public is beginning to wonder what their leaders’ top priorities are. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently criticized lawmakers for setting their own salaries, a practice he described as “immoral,” sparking nationwide debates. Read Also: Afe Babalola Criticizes FG’s Palliative Among this controversy, …

As part of the judiciary’s commitment to accountability and transparency, the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.4 million and seven properties linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.  Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the order following an application …

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to aviation unions to shelve their planned protest in consideration of passengers who rely on the aviation sector for their livelihoods. Read Also: Aviation Workers Threaten Strike Over Revenue Cuts In a statement released on Friday, August 16, Keyamo assured …

Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-born ballerina and US citizen, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in Russia after being convicted of treason for donating £39 to a charity linked to Ukraine. Karelina was detained during a visit to her family in southwestern Russia and initially faced charges of hooliganism. …

A video circulating online shows members of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) ecstatic and praying as they reportedly see a formed image of their late founder, Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa, in the clouds. The sighting, which took place during a gathering, has led many to believe that the end …

The Enugu State Government has announced a major crackdown on noise pollution in the Enugu metropolis, with potential closures of churches, mosques, nightclubs, and bars that fail to comply with the new regulations. The government’s actions are a response to over 1,000 petitions from residents who have complained about the …

Danish drugmaker Bavarian Nordic announced on Friday that it is seeking European approval to use its mpox vaccine in children aged 12 to 17. This comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the rapid spread of the new, more dangerous pox strain, Clade 1b, a public health emergency of …

The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended Okoi Godwin Clement, a student in the Department of Physiotherapy, following allegations of sexual molestation of a fellow student during a departmental dinner night at Atekong Drive in Calabar. The suspension, which became effective on August 14, 2024, was communicated …

Thailand’s parliament voted on Friday, August 16, for Paetongtarn Shinawatra to become the country’s next prime minister. The 37-year-old member of Thailand’s most prominent political dynasty received 319 votes in the House of Representatives after being nominated as the sole candidate by her Pheu Thai party’s ruling coalition. Her appointment …

On August 16, 2024, a fire broke out at a seven-story building on Sanni Adewale Street in the Lagos Island Local Government Area. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call at 5:17 a.m. Firefighters from Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations swiftly responded, arriving at …

Renowned Houston rapper and music producer BeatKing has died at the age of 39. The news was confirmed by his manager, Felder, in a heartfelt Instagram post on August 15, 2024. He expressed the loss by stating, “Today, On August 15, 2024, we lost BeatKing. He has been the best …