Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in the state to enhance its security architecture. He also advocated for the creation of a NAF school to instil strong moral values in young Nigerians. Abiodun made these requests during a meeting with a delegation from the Chief of Air Staff, led by Air Vice Marshal Enebong Effiom, at his office in…

President Bola Tinubu has made key appointments, appointing Dr. Mohammed Aminu as the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). Dr. Aminu, who holds a Ph.D. in Automobile Technology and a Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, brings a wealth of experience to the role. The President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointment in a statement released on Tuesday, March 11.…

In a dramatic turn of events, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and transferred to the Hague under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. The arrest, carried out on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone in the long-standing global scrutiny of Duterte’s controversial anti-drug crackdown. Duterte, 79, was detained in Manila upon his return from a trip to Hong Kong, the office of Philippine…

In what is observed as progress, Ukraine has accepted a 30-day ceasefire brokered by the United States, prompting Washington to immediately restore military aid and intelligence-sharing. The agreement, which still requires Russia’s approval, was reached after hours of negotiations between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. The US confirmed that it would restart weapons deliveries and intelligence-sharing, which had been suspended following a diplomatic dispute between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

The Rivers State Police Command, through the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, has arrested five suspects in connection with the tragic murder of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Richard Timothy in Omagwa and his son, Silas. Recall that on February 4, 2025, the wife of the CSO and mother of the late UNIPORT student had called for the arrest of the perpetrators. Due to several kidnapping incidents in…

The controversy surrounding Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension from the Senate and her allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio has now reached the international stage. On Tuesday, the embattled Kogi lawmaker took her grievance to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Women in Parliament Session at the United Nations headquarters in New York, seeking global intervention. Addressing the session, she decried what she described as an unjust and illegal suspension from…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert on the operations of 58 companies allegedly defrauding Nigerians under the guise of investment opportunities. In a statement released yesterday, EFCC warned that these entities are not registered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the two primary regulators of financial and investment activities in the country. Both regulators, in separate…

The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its recent policy increasing charges on Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions and discontinuing free withdrawals for customers using ATMs of other banks. This resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by lawmaker Marcus Onobun, who raised concerns over a CBN directive implementing the changes. Lawmakers expressed fears that the new policy would place additional…

By Friday Omosola and Helen Okechukwu Entrepreneurs operating in Nigeria whose businesses depend on data for sustainability and profitability have raised the alarm over declining productivity caused by the recent hike in data costs, as well as unreliable network service. In January this year, in a statement, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, announced a 50% tariff increase for telecom call and data services. According…

The Nigerian House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block all pornographic websites in the country. Lawmakers want the NCC to make sure that internet service providers stop access to these websites immediately. The motion was brought forward by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said that online pornography is a serious problem and that…

Bitcoin and several major cryptocurrencies saw significant losses on Tuesday, March 11, as mounting concerns over the US economy and rising trade tensions sent shockwaves through global markets. Bitcoin fell by 3.2%, dipping to $79,937 after reaching a low of $76,624. Ethereum also suffered a sharp drop, down 7.5% to $1,911. The global cryptocurrency market cap declined by 4.3%, bringing it to $2.6 trillion, according to The Economist. Other prominent…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed concern over the low number of female students accessing its educational loans compared to their male counterparts. The revelation was made on Monday, March 10, during a ceremony marking the International Women’s Day in Abuja. Speaking at the event, NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, represented by Oluwatosin Sanusi, Head of Investments and Funds Management, highlighted that only one in five loan applicants…