Egypt’s Sisi refuses a White House visit over Gaza displacement talks. U.S. aid to Egypt and Jordan is at risk as Trump pressures Arab leaders to accept refugees Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reportedly declined an invitation to the White House, refusing to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump if discussions include the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Two high-ranking Egyptian security sources confirmed the decision, emphasizing Egypt’s…

A Nigerian man has allegedly killed his wife by striking her on the head with a hammer, after accusing her of making video calls with other men in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The shocking incident came to light through a viral TikTok post on Wednesday, where the suspect, who has already been arrested, narrated his side of the story. According to him, he had repeatedly warned his wife to…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs, calling for an immediate rollback to the previous rates. The union has threatened to shut down the operations of telecom providers if the hike is not reversed by March 1, 2025.  The NLC and the Federal Government previously formed a 10-member committee to review the tariff adjustment and provide recommendations before any implementation. However, despite this…

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives advanced four tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu in 2024, approving them for the next legislative stage after scaling second reading. The bills Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill—were drafted following recommendations from the Taiwo Oyedele-led Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. With their second reading completed, the bills…

Popular preacher, Pastor Abel Damina of the Abel Damina Ministries has stirred controversy by stating that those who call themselves gospel music ministers are no different from mainstream artists like Davido, Tiwa Savage, and Burna Boy. According to Damina, there is no biblical basis for the term “gospel music minister,” adding that there is nothing gospel about their lyrics. The clergyman made the remarks while addressing his congregation, referencing a…

Tinubu discusses AI advancement in Nigeria with Google in France President Bola Tinubu has had discussions with Sundar Pichai, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary, Google in Paris, the French capital city, in images posted by the presidency. The President is currently on a private visit ahead of his trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the upcoming African Union (AU) Summit. The president…

Another bout of blackout and loss of income occasioned by businesses shutdown is imminent as Nigerians were thrown into yet another round of power chaos with the nation’s electricity grid suffering a “grid disturbance” just before noon today, causing widespread outages across several parts of the country. The Nigeria National Grid, in a brief statement on X (formerly Twitter), confirmed the collapse but provided little detail on the extent of…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to fostering strategic global partnerships has taken a significant step forward with the launch of the ‘Plateau Agro-Innovation Makerspace’, an initiative aimed at equipping young people with modern agricultural and technological skills.   Established through a collaboration between the ‘United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’ and the the state government, the high-tech facility is designed to drive youth empowerment, economic transformation, and sustainable development across the state. Located…

In response to mounting pressure from industry stakeholders, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the implementation of a 4 per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) levy on imports. NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada announced the decision in a statement yesterday. He cited the need for further consultations between the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, and key stakeholders. The proposed 4 per cent FOB levy was intended to replace a previous system where…

Renowned leadership coach and former presidential candidate of the defunct Alliance for New Nigeria, Fela Durotoye, has shared an inspiring story of how he resisted immense pressure to engage in a fraudulent government deal worth N5bn. Speaking at the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria’s biannual conference in Abuja on Tuesday, February 12, Durotoye recounted the experience as a crucial test of his integrity. According to Durotoye, he was approached by a…

Five most wanted bandit leaders, who have long terrorised Batsari, Safana, and Jibia local government areas of Katsina State, have laid down their arms following intense military operations. The bandits handed over weapons to the military and released several hostages kidnapped during their reign of terror. They also vowed to embrace peace and end their involvement in criminal activities. The repentant scoundrels are named as; Abu Radda, Umar Black, Abdullahi…

The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn yesterday as the Abia State chapter of the party announced the suspension of Senator Adolphus Wabara, the chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), over alleged anti-party activities. The Abia PDP accused Wabara of making comments that suggested Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) had already secured a second term, despite being just five months…