Former Blanco, Texas Mayor Mike Arnold has criticized President Bola Tinubu over the inclusion of Reno Omokri among 32 additional ambassadorial nominees sent to the Senate for confirmation. Arnold, a longtime critic of Omokri, has repeatedly accused him of downplaying the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Meanwhile, he shared his concerns in a Facebook post…
Russia announced that it is considering a full ban on WhatsApp. The government accused the platform of failing to curb criminal activity. Authorities are also encouraging citizens to switch to state-backed digital services. Meta Pushes Back Meta, the U.S. tech giant that owns WhatsApp, responded. It said Russia wants to block the app because it…
ECOWAS has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all its activities. The military staged a coup that disrupted the country’s democratic process. The bloc will maintain the suspension until constitutional order is fully restored. The decision followed an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council. Leaders expressed deep concern over the political crisis. They condemned the…
During the November edition of his monthly media interaction in Umuahia, Governor Okezie Otti appealed to residents to remain security-conscious throughout the festive period. He emphasized the importance of vigilance and personal responsibility. “Intelligence is key. Give information, take charge of your security, and don’t fear,” he said. Government Collaborates With Security Agencies Governor Otti…
On October 20, 2023, Damian Okoligwe killed Justina Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry student, inside his apartment in Mgbuosimini, Obio-Akpor LGA. Prosecutors said he dismembered her body and tried to dispose of it in a wheelbarrow before police arrested him. Justice Chinwe Nsirirm-Nwosu confirmed that the prosecution proved all elements of the murder beyond a reasonable…
Barcelona edged past Alaves 3-1 on Saturday, with Dani Olmo scoring twice to secure a win that temporarily puts the Catalans at the top of La Liga. Alaves stunned the hosts by taking the lead in the first minute through Pablo Ibanez. However, teenage star Lamine Yamal quickly equalised, assisted by Raphinha, who returned from…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed that 16 banks have successfully met the recapitalisation requirements ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline. Governor Olayemi Cardoso made the announcement after the 303rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The banks raised the required capital through share offers, bond issuances,…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, hosted National Assembly members to a special dinner at the State House Banquet Hall on Friday. She urged lawmakers to pass the Gender Parity Bill, also called the Reserved Seats for Women Bill. She described it as a historic chance to strengthen democracy. Dialogue on National Development and SecurityThe…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission released Nigeria’s former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation. This action follows an invitation from the agency. EFCC Invites and Questions Malami EFCC officials invited Malami for questioning on Friday. They grilled him over alleged multimillion dollar deals from the Buhari administration. Investigators focused…
President Bola Tinubu sends a list of 32 nominees to the Senate for ambassadorial positions. This move strengthens Nigeria’s international relations. The list features prominent figures from various sectors. Key Nominees Stand Out Tinubu nominates Mahmood Yakubu, the former INEC chairman. Additionally he includes Femi Fani-Kayode, a vocal politician, and Reno Omokri, a well-known commentator….
