THE UK has joined the list of countries imposing sanctions on Russia for its conduct in the Ukraine conflict, as the country is preparing to introduce its “largest ever” sanctions package against Russia as the war enters its third…
A Delhi-bound American Airlines flight from New York was diverted to Rome on Sunday following a security alert, which was later determined to be “non-credible.” The flight, carrying 199 passengers, landed safely at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, where it…
INTRODUCTION In our last episode, we x-rayed the following sub-themes: insecurity: the Boko Haram Insurgency and the rise of banditry; corruption: a persistent problem; the Tinubu era: corruption issues and the challenge of reform; the allegations: a cloud over the…
THE Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has been honoured as the Anti-corruption Crusader of the Year 2024. The honour was bestowed on him on Saturday, February 15, 2024 by a leading Nigerian news…
THE Ogoni people have demanded the creation of Bori State, to be formed from the Eleme, Gokana, Khana, and Tai Local Government Areas (LGAs) that make up Ogoniland. They have also called for the implementation of the Ogoni Bill…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has officially begun the massive dismissal of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees. The development may lead to thousands losing their jobs, USAID has said in a notification. “All USAID direct hire personnel,…
EUROPEAN Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, not António Costa, arrived in Kiev to demonstrate support for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Upon her arrival, von der Leyen emphasised Ukraine’s connection…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Monday felicitated with Dr Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication, on his 50th birthday. “President Tinubu lauds Bwala’s articulation of government policies to ensure the public understands the administration’s agenda,” Mr Bayo Onanuga, the…
THE Okeho Economic and Industrial Awareness Summit 2025 convened on Saturday, 22nd February, drew prominent figures to the Okeho Town Hall to discuss strategies for revitalizing the ancient town’s economy. Organized by Egbe Omo Ibile Okeho and led by a…
As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over a total sum $132,362.43( One Hundred and Thirty Two, Three…
