Britain to Ban Under-16s From Social Media in Major Online Safety Crackdown
Britain will prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing a range of social media platforms, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, describing the move as “a big moment for our country.” Speaking at a news conference, Starmer said the government was determined to protect children from harmful online content and excessive screen […]
Atiku: FG’s Power Bond Signals Fiscal Recklessness
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to raise another bond to settle debts in the power sector, describing the move as a “scandalous display of fiscal recklessness” and an indication of deepening institutional opacity. In a statement issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku accused […]
Presidency Counters Critics, Cites FAAC Boost for States
The Presidency has said that increased Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursements to states are easing pressure on governors and reducing their reliance on bank loans to fund development projects. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this on Sunday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, during an engagement with editors and […]
Oshiomhole Drags Akpabio Into NNPC Influence Scandal
Fresh political tension has erupted in the Senate following allegations by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of having personal interests in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and benefiting indirectly through family-linked appointments. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Oshiomhole alleged that Akpabio’s daughter was placed in what […]
South-East Will Back Tinubu in 2027 — Umahi
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has expressed confidence that the South-East will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the region’s 2023 presidential election outcome as an “accident of history” that will not repeat itself. Speaking on Saturday during an inspection of federal projects in the South-East under the Renewed Hope […]
Buratai: Banditry Could Begin Attacking Top Politicians Soon
Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has warned that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity could escalate to a point where top government officials, including governors, ministers, and senators, may become direct targets if urgent action is not taken. Buratai issued the warning while reacting to the killing of retired Major General Abubakar Rabe by bandits, describing […]
CAN Seeks Unity as Insecurity Deepens Nationwide
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Nigerians to remain resilient and refuse to succumb to fear in the face of growing insecurity across the country. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja to mark “Black Sunday,” a day set aside by the association […]
Taiwan Launches Website Seeking Intelligence Tips From Chinese Citizens
Taiwan has launched a new website aimed at encouraging Chinese citizens to share intelligence information, describing it as a secure platform for individuals dissatisfied with conditions in China and seeking change. The initiative, unveiled on Sunday by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau, comes amid longstanding espionage tensions between Taiwan and China. Taiwan has reported a growing […]
UK Forces Intercept Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker in Major Blow to Moscow’s Shadow Fleet
British armed forces have intercepted a sanctioned Russian-linked oil tanker in the English Channel, marking the first time the United Kingdom has led an operation aimed at disrupting the so-called “shadow fleet” that helps generate revenue for Russia’s war in Ukraine. The vessel, Smyrtos, which was sailing under a Cameroon flag, was boarded in the […]
Justice Department Certifies Removal of Trump’s Name From Kennedy Center Properties
The Justice Department has certified to a federal court that President Donald Trump’s name has been removed from all physical signage at the Kennedy Center, complying with a court-ordered deadline. In a filing submitted about an hour before a judge’s noon deadline on Saturday, the department said Trump’s name had been removed from “all physical […]
