Written by Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine killed two people overnight, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday, while Russia’s defence ministry reported several Ukrainian drones had targeted the capital, Moscow. The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to meet Donald Trump in New York. The US president is expressing mounting frustration at Russia for not … Continue reading “Russian Attacks Kill Two In Ukraine, Drones Target Moscow”
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the rising wave of attacks and killings targeting security personnel across the country. In a post shared via his official X handle on Tuesday, Obi described the increasing violence against members of the armed forces, police, Nigeria … Continue reading “‘Wake-Up Call For Leaders’, Peter Obi Decries Killing Of Security Operatives”
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has supported the Federal Government following the revocation of 1,263 mineral licenses over non-payment of statutory fees and royalties. In a statement on Monday, it described the move as “bold, timely, and consistent” with its own findings. The agency revoked licenses include: 584 exploration licenses, 65 mining … Continue reading “NEITI Backs FG On Revocation Of Defaulting Licenses”
Business activity in the eurozone rose in September, with the pace of expansion hitting a 16-month high, a key survey showed on Tuesday. S&P Global’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) — a key gauge of the overall health of the economy — registered a figure of 51.2 this month, up from 51 in August. It … Continue reading “Eurozone Business Activity Growth Hits 16-Month High”
The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary sessions by two weeks. Originally scheduled to resume on September 23, plenary will now commence on October 7. This was disclosed in a memo sent to all members of the National Assembly and signed by the Clerk, Kamoru Ogunlana. In the memo, Ogunlana requested all … Continue reading “National Assembly Postpones Plenary Resumption To October 7”
The West African states of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring they no longer recognise its jurisdiction. The three military-led governments accused the court of arbitrarily prosecuting war crimes and serving as an instrument of neo-colonialist repression. They stressed, however, their commitment to protecting human rights … Continue reading “Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger announce withdrawal from ICC”
Singer Peter Okoye and his wife, Lola, are celebrating their son, Cameron, on his 17th birthday. Peter shared a photo with the caption: Happy Birthday to my champ! @cameronokoye10 Keep shining, keep winning. Im proud of you always! Keep chasing your dreams, son; Ill always be behind you 100%. The future is yoursgo claim it! Lola also … Continue reading “Singer, Peter Okoye and wife Lola celebrate their son as he turns 17”
U.S. President Donald Trump has said doctors will soon be advised not to prescribe Tylenol to pregnant women, citing a possible link to autism. Trump made the announcement on Monday, September 22, in the Oval Office alongside Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, who said the FDA will issue a notice to physicians and begin changing … Continue reading “Health experts push back after U.S. president, Trump stated that Tylenol may be unsafe in pregnancy”
The National Assembly has announced that the resumption date of plenary activities has been moved from Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to Tuesday, October 7, 2025. This was made known in a statement signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, and made available to journalists on Tuesday, September 23, in Abuja. According to the statement, … Continue reading “National Assembly shifts resumption of plenary to October 7”
Joe Igbokwe has opposed Rita Edochie’s plea for Nnamdi Kanu to be granted freedom. The APC Chieftain made his feelings known on Facebook after actress Rita Edochie went on Instagram to advocate for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ms. Edochie had accused the Nigerian government of wickedness and engaging in double standard … Continue reading “I feel like vomiting Joe Igbokwe criticises plea for Nnamdi Kanu’s release”