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Tech Billionaire Criticizes Democratic Stance on Free Speech After Heated Vice-Presidential Debate Elon Musk has accused the US Democratic Party of attempting to censor citizens’ free speech by disguising their actions as efforts to combat hate speech and misinformation. His …

Supreme Leader Khamenei orders attack as tensions escalate between Tehran and Tel Aviv Iran has declared its preparedness for any potential Israeli response following its missile strike on Israeli territory. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, authorized the launch of …

Israeli Prime Minister vows retaliation following Iranian missile strike   Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has issued a stern warning to Iran, declaring that the Islamic Republic will regret its decision to launch missiles on Israeli territory. Speaking after the …

CBN Responds with Monetary Policy Adjustments and Liquidity Injection Nigeria’s money supply (M2) rose by 65% year-on-year to N107.1 trillion in August 2024, according to newly released data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks an increase from …

Controversial Crossdresser Accused of Receiving VIP Treatment During Prison Term A new report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has revealed that controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, served just three weeks of his six-month prison …

Airfare Costs Climb Sharply Amid Rising Energy Prices The average domestic airfare for a single journey in Nigeria rose by 25.51% in August 2024, reaching N123,700, compared to N98,561 in July, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in …

Africa’s Richest Man Highlights Pricing Discrepancy Amid Ongoing Petrol Price Debate Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group and Africa’s richest man, has stated that the petrol produced at his Dangote Refinery is 15 percent cheaper than the fuel imported …

Tunji-Ojo Commits to Seamless Services for Nigerians and Investors Without Compromising Security The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasized that recent innovations introduced by the Ministry are aimed at providing seamless services to Nigerians and investors, while maintaining national …

INEC Declares APC Ahead in 11 out of 16 Local Governments; PDP Challenges Results Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Edo State governorship election, is on course to victory according to the latest results announced …

Asphalt Resurfacing Project to Improve Safety and Traffic Flow, Alternative Routes Announced The Federal Government has announced an eight-week closure of the Eko Bridge and its connecting ramps for essential asphalt resurfacing work. The closure, which began on Friday, September …

Former President Warns Israel Could Be at Risk if Democrats Win Upcoming Election Former President Donald Trump has vowed to be a “defender” of Jewish Americans and warned that Israel’s future could be in jeopardy if Democratic candidate Kamala Harris …

Refiners’ Association Urges Use of Locally Produced Fuel as Marketers Plan to Import PMS The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has expressed strong opposition to the plans by petroleum marketers to import Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known …

Labour Leaders Accuse Government of Betrayal, Demand Urgent Measures to Address Economic Hardship The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised concerns that the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has negated the …

Gunshots Fired Near Former President During West Palm Beach Incident, Authorities Confirm Failed Plot Former U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to never surrender after surviving an assassination attempt on Sunday. Gunshots were fired at Trump’s golf course near West …

Price Estimates from Dangote Refinery Suggest Significant Increase Across Nigeria The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has indicated that the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, may rise above N1,000 per litre at its retail …

Rescue Efforts Ongoing as Several Students Sustain Injuries Several students from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) were trapped when a storey building collapsed on Ekhator Street in Ekosodin, a student-dominated area, following heavy rainfall in Benin City, Edo State, on …

Pop Icon Publicly Supports Vice President Following Presidential Debate American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Presidential Election. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Swift announced her support for Harris and her running …

Claims Interrogation and Harassment Over Alleged Connections to Protests and Labour Party Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has detailed his experience while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies. …

Russia Claims to Have Shot Down Over 140 Ukrainian Drones in Widespread Attack Ukraine unleashed over 140 drones on Russia overnight, killing one woman near Moscow and disrupting air traffic, according to Russian officials. The drone barrage, one of the …

Labour leader’s arrest sparks protests and concerns over government suppression The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, was released on bail by the Department of State Security (DSS) late Monday night, just minutes before the midnight …

Incident Sparks Outrage and Prompts Investigation The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a soldier who fatally shot a teenage protester in Zaria, Kaduna State. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning in Samaru, Zaria, when a soldier on patrol …

Eight Killed in Confrontations Between Security Agents and Protesters A family in Kano is demanding justice after losing their son in a violent clash between security forces and protesters last week. At least eight people were reported killed during the …

Highlights Nuclear Threats Without Directly Criticizing Historical US Actions Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke at the 79th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing but notably refrained from condemning the United States for the 1945 attack that devastated the city. On …

Promising to Prioritize French Interests and End Mass Immigration Right-wing French politician Marine Le Pen has declared her readiness to lead the country following President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call a snap election. This announcement came after a projected heavy …

Kaduna State Incident Leaves Community in Shock A 40-year-old man, Salisu Idris, from Kudan town in Kaduna State, was rushed to the hospital after his wife, Habiba Ibrahim, nearly severed his manhood while he was asleep. The shocking incident occurred …

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has launched 33 new tractors and distributed N380 million to support climate-smart farming. Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has commissioned 33 new tractors and distributed N380 million in cheques to local groups. This support …

Judges Issue Opposing Injunctions Amid Power Struggle Kano, Nigeria – The Kano Emirate crisis deepened as two courts issued conflicting interim injunctions regarding the position of reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. On Tuesday, Justice S. A. Amobeda of the Federal …

Government Aims to Enhance Passenger Experience with New E-Gates The federal government is set to deploy electronic gates at three more international airports in Nigeria. This initiative aims to improve the efficiency and experience for passengers. Currently, e-gates have been …

Governor Yusuf Signs New Law to Restore Sanusi’s Position Four years after being dethroned, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State made the announcement after signing a new …

Mohammad Mokhber Poised to Lead Until Early Elections Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, is set to take over the presidency following the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Raisi’s death, along with that of Foreign …

Authorities Investigate Hoaxes Amid Rising Anti-Semitic Incidents Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has strongly condemned recent false bomb threats targeting several synagogues and a museum in the state. The alarms, which led to evacuations at multiple locations, were ultimately …

In a recent UN General Assembly debate, Russia’s envoy Vassily Nebenzia criticized Washington’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stating that it does not reflect the views of the international body. Nebenzia expressed deep regret over the US decision to veto …

Senate Committee Raises Concerns Amidst Dispute Over Electricity Pricing and Sector Revitalization The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a stark warning of a potential nationwide blackout within the next three months if the proposed electricity tariff hike is …

Nigeria Correctional Service Confirms Incident in Suleja, Niger State The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has officially confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State. The incident occurred during a heavy rainfall that …

Investigations Extend to Alleged Misappropriation of N80.06 Billion and Involvement of Sacked Aviation Directors Yesterday marked a significant turn of events as Hadi Sirika, a former Minister of Aviation, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in …