The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed until Tuesday, May 13, the hearing of a contempt application filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against […]
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IPOB declares 12hrs lockdown May 30
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared a 12-hour lockdown from 6 am to 6 pm in South East and South South states of […]
Trump to reduce drug prices by 80%
United States President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to lower the prices of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products. “Prescription Drug and […]
US to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports to 30% for 90 days
The United States and China have agreed to a temporary 30 per cent reduction in tariffs on each other’s goods, marking a 90-day reprieve as […]
Akpabio seeks court order against Natasha over satirical apology
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, requesting a judicial order compelling suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) to remove […]
After 455 days, US releases report on helicopter that killed Wigwe
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that pilot error, triggered by spatial disorientation, was the primary cause of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of former Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe.
Trump: Fight between India, Pakistan to end soon
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed hope that escalating tensions between India and Pakistan would subside quickly, following Indian airstrikes on Pakistani territory. “They’ve […]
Why UK may ban visa applications from Nigeria, others
The United Kingdom (UK) may soon introduce tougher visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, citing concerns over high rates of overstaying […]
WHO reports 33-year life expectancy difference between rich, poor
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded the alarm on global health disparities, revealing that people born in the world’s wealthiest countries can expect to […]
Senate sets up oversight committee to monitor Rivers administrator
The Nigerian Senate has inaugurated an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator.