Three days of negotiations between Ukrainian and United States officials ended without a breakthrough, even as Russia unleashed one of its largest aerial bombardments of the war. The talks in Florida wrapped up on Saturday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his phone discussion with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as “substantive.” However, both sides…
Pensioners of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) say they will join the nationwide naked protest scheduled for December 8. They are demanding payment of pension arrears and outstanding palliative allowances. National Financial Secretary of the group, Bola Popoola, confirmed the plan in a statement from Lagos. He said the government had ignored their…
Inter Miami MLS Cup victory became a reality on Saturday after a dominant 3–1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Florida. Lionel Messi produced two assists and created another goal to secure Inter Miami’s first MLS championship. Miami struck early when a defensive error forced Edier Ocampo into an own goal. Vancouver fought back and…
Months after over 600,000 Nigerians lost N1.3 trillion in the fraudulent Ponzi scheme CBEX, thousands more have been scammed by another digital platform, EMAAR. Many investors, scattered across the country, shared stories of regret, financial loss, and frustration. Unlike CBEX, EMAAR posed as a real estate company but existed mostly online. With no physical offices…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested a medical doctor in Kwara for allegedly transporting medical supplies from Sokoto State to suspected kidnapping gangs. This arrest highlights rising insecurity in North-Central Nigeria. The Kwara State Government confirmed the arrest in a statement released on its official Facebook page on Friday. DSS Intercepts Medical…
Senator Ned Nwoko has proposed a new social media regulation bill following a viral TikTok video in which a content creator falsely accused him of attempting to murder his estranged wife, Regina Daniels. The incident exposed the growing lack of regulation in Nigeria’s online space. Viral TikTok Sparks Controversy The TikToker initially claimed that Nwoko…
Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is on weight for his upcoming fight with Jake Paul, just two weeks away in Miami. Fans eagerly await the December 19 bout, which promises high drama due to the size and experience gap between the fighters. Joshua Confirms Weight Ahead of Fight Joshua, 36, cannot exceed 17st 7lb (111kg)…
The FCT IRS Acting Chairman, Michael Ango, lost his position on Friday after Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, made the decision. Minister Wike Removes FCT IRS Acting Chairman Immediately Minister Wike relieved Ango of his duties with immediate effect, according to a statement by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on…
In 2025, Hepatitis B and C cases in Nigeria reached a total of 12,060, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Out of 210,947 individuals screened, 129,602 were tested for HBV, while 81,345 underwent HCV screening. Furthermore, this data shows the urgent need for increased awareness, timely diagnosis, and treatment. HBV and…
The rift between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan escalated on Friday when Akpabio filed a fresh defamation lawsuit worth N200 billion. Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed receiving the court documents and shared a copy on her social media pages. This development has drawn national attention and highlights a bitter conflict between the head of the…
