President Donald Trump has reportedly revoked the security details for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Brian Hook. The two former Trump officials had received security details under the Biden-Harris administration due to threats from Iran. The New York Times first reported Trump’s move…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists over the attempted m8rder of a rival cult member, identified as Egiegbor Lucky, 29, in Irrua community, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. Spokesperson of the command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, January 23, 2025. …
The Lagos State government on Thursday, Jan. 23, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to traders operating under Apongbon Bridge and traders operating on the drainage setbacks on Lagos Island to vacate. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, issued the notice while addressing the media after an inspection tour of the Savage/Elegbata…
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced on Thursday, January 23, that his foundation will fund the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) following President Donald Trump’s second decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. The move aims to ensure the climate body remains fully operational despite the U.S. halting its contributions. …
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir, on Thursday blasted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his recent conduct in the country’s political space. He declared that Wike’s legacy would be that of a political mercenary who squandered opportunities and betrayed his allies. The governor was reacting to a recent media…
South Sudan has ordered internet providers to block social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, following violent protests sparked by the deaths of its citizens in neighboring Sudan. The directive, issued by the National Communication Authority (NCA), came into effect at midnight on January 22, 2025, and is set to last up to 90 days….
A new lawsuit has surfaced accusing Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, of covering up alleged child s3xual abuse at their home and at one of their church’s summer camps. The lawsuit, filed in New York this month, does not list the Riveras as defendants but mentions them repeatedly. The lawsuit details an incident…
Nigeria international, Cyriel Dessers scored a late equaliser for Rangers against Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday night, but still lost. Dessers had brilliantly levelled with an 88th-minute drive into the bottom corner from the edge of the area, after United had led from the 52nd minute through Jack Butland. The Red Devils…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host a Knowledge Series webinar specifically dedicated towards informing and educating Small and Medium business owners on the 2024 withholding Tax Regulations recently implemented by the federal government. This special webinar has the theme ‘2024 Withholding Tax Regulations, Specific Emphasis on How…
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested eight suspects during coordinated raids on illegal drug spots across the nation’s capital. Spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, January 23, 2025, said 100 rounds of live 7.62 x 39mm ammunition and a large…
