DSS Release Investigative Journalist Adejuwon Soyinka After Airport Arrest
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Adejuwon Soyinka, an investigative journalist and the Pioneer Editor of the BBC Pidgin Service, following his detention at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. Soyinka, currently the West African Regional Editor for The Conversation Africa, was arrested upon his arrival from the United Kingdom on […]
FG Enlists Top Business Leaders in Malaria Eradication Drive
The Federal Government of Nigeria has mobilized prominent business figures to spearhead its efforts to combat malaria in the country. Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group; Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc; and Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, have been appointed to lead the charge against the disease. The announcement was made by […]
NASA Astronauts Stranded in Space for Two Months to Return to Earth on SpaceX Craft in 2025
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been stranded in space for over two months, will now return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX spacecraft. Initially scheduled for an eight-day mission, the pair launched on June 5th aboard Boeing’s Starliner to the International Space Station (ISS). However, the mission was […]
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Over Alleged Moderation Failures
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested by French police at Le Bourget Airport near Paris. The 39-year-old billionaire was detained upon landing, reportedly under a warrant related to Telegram’s moderation practices. Authorities accuse Durov of failing to curb criminal activities on the popular messaging app. Durov, who holds dual citizenship in the UAE and […]
Israel and Hezbollah Escalate Conflict with Major Airstrikes and Rocket Attacks, Sparking Fears of Full-Scale War
This morning’s exchange of strikes between Israel and Hezbollah marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The Israeli military reported that around 100 fighter jets carried out pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon early Sunday morning. Shortly after, Hezbollah retaliated by firing rockets and missiles into northern Israel. If accurate, the 100-jet […]
Kogi Government Denies Governor Ododo’s Alleged Defection to PDP
The Kogi State government has dismissed rumors that Governor Usman Ododo plans to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a viral photo showing him with PDP governors. The image, posted by Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on X, depicted Ododo, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), dressed similarly to PDP colleagues, sparking […]
Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Bode George Over Comments About His Potential Presidency
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has responded to remarks made by Bode George, a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), suggesting that Atiku’s election as President would have led to the collapse of the country. In a recent interview on Arise Television, George expressed concerns about Atiku’s leadership, stating, […]
NIA Director-General Ahmed Rufai Abubakar Resigns cites Personal Reasons
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, Director-General of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has resigned, citing personal and family reasons. His resignation was submitted to President Bola Tinubu after a routine briefing on Saturday, marking a significant departure in Nigeria’s security leadership. Appointed as NIA DG in 2018, Abubakar served under two administrations. He clarified that his resignation […]
FG Pushes for 30% Youth Representation in Governance
In a move aimed at addressing youth unrest and fostering inclusivity in governance, the Federal Government of Nigeria is initiating efforts to enact a law mandating a minimum of 30% youth representation across all tiers of government. This was announced by the Minister for Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, during a program celebrating International […]
PDP Chieftain Criticizes Dino Melaye, Atiku Abubakar for Party’s Decline
Dafe Akpofure, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Delta State, has criticized Senator Dino Melaye and former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, blaming them for the party’s poor performance in the 2023 elections. Akpofure’s remarks come at a time when the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) is striving to recover and restructure […]
