Senator Osita Izunaso, who represents Imo West, has disclosed that the Nigerian Senate is currently deliberating a bill proposing the creation of a new state in the South-East region, to be named Anim State. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, June 13, Izunaso said the bill has already passed its second reading…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Halima Buba, Managing Director and CEO of SunTrust Bank Ltd, on charges related to a $12 million money laundering scheme. Buba was brought before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, alongside Innocent Mbagwu, the bank’s Executive Director and Chief Compliance…
The Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, has passed away following a prolonged illness. The sad news was confirmed in a statement shared on Facebook on Saturday morning by his Chief Press Secretary, Bodunrin Ayodele. The statement read: “Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area is in mourning following the…
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has responded to President Bola Tinubu’s remarks about the internal struggles within Nigeria’s opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). On Thursday, June 12, during the Democracy Day celebration at the National Assembly, President Tinubu commented on the divisions within the opposition, describing it as “a pleasure” to see…
China has announced the full implementation of a zero-tariff scheme covering 53 African countries, including Nigeria, as part of the Changsha Declaration—further strengthening economic ties within the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The announcement came from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs following a high-level meeting in Changsha between Chinese officials and African foreign ministers. This…
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran to agree to a nuclear deal with the United States “before it is too late,” warning that continued resistance could lead to even more devastating Israeli military action. His comments follow a series of Israeli airstrikes early Friday morning targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, after the collapse…
Boca Juniors defender Ayrton Costa has been blocked from entering the United States after his visa application was denied twice, reportedly due to past legal issues linked to an attempted robbery case. The 25-year-old is now set to miss the upcoming Club World Cup, with Boca Juniors declining to disclose official reasons for the visa…
Iraq has formally lodged a complaint with the United Nations Security Council, accusing Israel of violating its airspace during a recent large-scale attack on Iran, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced on Friday, June 13. “These actions represent a blatant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty,” the ministry stated, urging the Security Council to “assume its responsibilities” and…
Police operatives from the Onitsha Main Market Division, with assistance from local traders, have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a 17-year-old boy. An automatic pump-action gun was also recovered during the operation. According to eyewitnesses, the suspects—believed to be security operatives attempting to apprehend another individual—allegedly opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in…
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has revealed that the proposed ₦1.48 trillion 2025 state budget includes full provisions for the emoluments of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, members of the State House of Assembly, and other political office holders. Ibas made this disclosure on Wednesday, June 11, during his…
