US Judge Rules Google Maintained Illegal Monopoly on Online Search
A US judge ruled on Monday that Google acted illegally to suppress competition and maintain a monopoly on online search and related advertising. This landmark decision deals a significant blow to Alphabet, Google’s parent company, and could reshape the business practices of major technology firms. Google was sued by the US Department of Justice in […]
US President Biden Meets National Security Team Amid Rising Concerns of Iranian Retaliation Against Israel
President Joe Biden convened his senior national security team on Monday amid growing concerns over a potential Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel. This follows heightened tensions after the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, an act for which Iran has blamed Israel and vowed severe retaliation. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the assassination. […]
NNPC Unveils Utapate Crude Oil Blend to Boost Nigeria’s Oil Output
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has officially launched the Utapate Crude Oil Blend, a new grade of crude oil, into the global market. This announcement was made in a statement signed by Femi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) at NNPC, and shared with the Nigerian Tribune. The new facility, located offshore Akwa Ibom […]
PDP Suspends Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom for Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue has suspended former Governor Samuel Ortom, citing alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Joseph Nyam, the PDP’s secretary in Benue. Nyam accused Ortom of orchestrating disruptions during a ward congress organized by the party, including the snatching of voting materials. […]
Kaduna Electric Resolves Tax Dispute with State Government, Promises Continued Compliance
The Kaduna State Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDC) announced on Monday that it has resolved its tax arrears dispute with the state government. The disagreement began when the Kaduna Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) sealed KAEDC’s headquarters on August 2, citing an alleged N600 million in unpaid taxes. KADIRS Executive Chairman Jerry Adams confirmed that the action […]
Umahi Sets Deadline for Completion of New Artisan Bridge on Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has mandated the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to complete the reconstruction of the collapsed New Artisan Bridge on the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway by October 2024. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued by Uche Anichukwu, the Senior Special Assistant on External Relations to Governor Peter Mbah, and […]
Countries Urge Nationals to Leave Lebanon Amid Growing Middle East Tensions
Several nations have advised their citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. Iran has vowed “severe” retaliation against Israel, holding it responsible for the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. Israel has not commented on the incident. Haniyeh’s assassination occurred just […]
Mali Severs Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine Over Alleged Involvement in Border Clashes
Mali has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Ukraine following accusations from a Ukrainian military official suggesting Kyiv’s involvement in deadly clashes near the Algerian border last month. The incident resulted in the deaths of dozens of Malian soldiers and Russian Wagner group mercenaries during days of intense fighting with Tuareg separatist rebels and […]
CDHR Calls for Reversal of Fuel Subsidy Removal Amid #EndBadGovernance Protests
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has urged the Nigerian government to reverse the removal of the fuel subsidy. In a statement released on Sunday by CDHR President Debo Adeniran and Publicity Secretary Idris Olayinka, the organization made this call in response to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. The protests, […]
PDP Criticizes Tinubu’s Speech as Insensitive and Unresponsive to Protesters’ Demands
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s address concerning the #EndBadGovernance protests, stating that it failed to address the protesters’ demands and showed insensitivity to the struggles of Nigerians. In a statement released on Sunday, PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba argued that the speech highlighted the administration’s lack of concern for the country’s […]
