The Donald Trump administration may shut down nearly 30 United States embassies and consulates around the world, including several in Africa, as part of a sweeping plan to reduce the country’s diplomatic presence abroad. A CNN report on Wednesday, citing an internal US State Department document, states that the embassies in the Republic of Congo,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state and Engr Seyi Makinde of Oyo state have waded into the incessant border clashes between Lagelu and Iwo local governments of both states, launching peace moves ahead of the release of the report of the National Boundary Commission. The two governors met over the dispute during the week and…
Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has condemned the renewed wave of violence in Plateau and Ondo States, describing the persistent killings as a tragic reflection of Nigeria’s failing security architecture. In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, Hashim questioned the continued bloodshed across the country and called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s approach to…
Justice F. N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of 2,041,087,747.00 units of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc, formerly known as Omoluabi Mortgage Bank Plc, valued at N6,674,356,932.69. The court also ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of N42,461,096.66 and $26.44. The…
On 14/4/2025, a heavy explosion awakened the residents of Biu town at late night hours. At day break, it was discovered that Bridge FUNDAMA in BIU LGA was destroyed by explosives with the main pillars targeted (Pic attached). Bridge FUNDAMA is a critical structure which links BIU and DAMBOA before SABON GARI town. It facilities…
Governor Ademola Adeleke was in the United Kingdom for five working days to achieve specific goals which centers on rejuvenating the Osun state economy. A backgrounder is appropriate for an holistic assessment of the outcome of the visit. During the Governor’s visit to London in late 2023, he was confronted with investors’ perspectives of Osun…
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills sparks debate after declaring that musicians should not be paid for performing in church, insisting that music in worship must come from love for Christ, not financial gain. Founder and General Overseer of Lighthouse Chapel International, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, has openly criticised the growing trend of musicians requesting payment for performing in…
It’s easy to fall prey to people and punters promising huge wins from sports betting due to greed and desperation. However, 99% percent of the time it’s important to know that these claims are untrue and just a ploy to rob you of your hard-earned money. You must stay vigilant, but how do you recognise…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani. “Announcing this on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Interior, Dr….
Social media titan Mark Zuckerberg testified for a second day Tuesday in a landmark US antitrust trial, defending his conglomerate Meta against accusations it took over Instagram and WhatsApp to devour budding competitors. The federal court trial in Washington has dashed Zuckerberg’s hopes that the return of President Donald Trump to the White House would…
