U.S. Seizes Two Venezuela-Linked Oil Tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean Operations
U.S. authorities on Wednesday seized two oil tankers tied to Venezuela in coordinated operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, according to U.S. officials. One of the vessels, the Russian-flagged Marinera — formerly known as the Bella-1 — was intercepted while transiting the North Atlantic, three sources familiar with the operation said. The tanker […]
Trump Administration Drops Drink Limits in New Dietary Guidelines, Urges General Alcohol Moderation
The Trump administration on Wednesday released updated federal dietary guidelines that mark a significant shift in how alcohol consumption is addressed. The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are revised every five years, abandon specific daily drink limits in favor of broader language urging moderation. Instead of recommending that men limit alcohol to two drinks […]
Customs Introduces Temporary Vehicle Admission for Travellers
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has commenced procedures for granting safe passage and temporary admission to personal vehicles imported into or transiting Nigeria by international travellers. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement by the NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, who said the framework applies to personal, non-commercial vehicles owned by visitors entering Nigeria for tourism, diplomatic, business, or personal purposes. […]
Court Approves Interim Forfeiture of Malami-Linked Assets
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and members of his family. The properties, valued at about ₦213.23 billion, were ordered forfeited to the Federal Government following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under the Non-Conviction Based Asset […]
Wike Can’t Decide My 2027 Fate, Says Senator Ireti Kingibe
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has dismissed speculations that her political future is under threat from the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, insisting that he has no influence over her chances in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Kingibe said Wike could neither determine her […]
APC Not Controlled by Governors, Decisions Taken at National Level — Nentawe
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that no governor or individual has control over the ruling party, stressing that key decisions are taken at the national level. According to Yilwatda, the APC operates strictly by structure, not sentiments or personal influence, noting that activities at the state […]
Iran Watches Venezuela Closely as U.S. Seizure of Maduro Sparks Fears at Home
Iran is facing a renewed wave of protests challenging the country’s theocratic leadership, but in recent days public attention has been drawn to events far beyond its borders: the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a longtime ally of Tehran. Since Maduro was taken into U.S. custody over the weekend, Iranian state media and […]
Greenland Tensions Rise as Denmark Pushes for U.S. Talks Over Trump Annexation Remarks
Denmark and Greenland are seeking an urgent meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration reinforced its stance on potentially taking control of Greenland, a strategic Arctic territory that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Tensions escalated this week after the White House said that the use of the U.S. […]
Atiku Insists on 2027 Run, Snubs ADC Step-Aside Pressure
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has affirmed that he will not withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by his media aide, Paul Ibe, titled “Nigeria’s Democracy Under Siege: Opposition Faces Existential Threat,” Atiku accused the Presidency and the ruling All Progressives […]
FG Targets One Million Nigerians for Digital Skills Training
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee to oversee the training and certification of one million Nigerians in digital literacy and emerging technology skills, a major step toward accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The committee was inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, represented by Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary of the SGF’s General Services […]
