President Biden at the White House Correspondents Dinner, an annual event known for its humorous roasting of political figures, took aim at former President Donald Trump this year, despite his absence. While Trump was known for skipping the event during his presidency, his presence was still felt as President Joe Biden and others took playful…
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, embarked on a comprehensive inspection of several ongoing road projects in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. His visit was marked by optimism and forward-looking statements, particularly highlighting the upcoming one-year anniversary in May, during which President Tinubu is expected to commission multiple projects. Wike’s assessment encompasses various critical infrastructural developments, each…
The Biden administration’s decision to indefinitely postpone the long-awaited menthol cigarette ban has ignited a storm of controversy, drawing criticism from anti-smoking advocates while potentially sidestepping a political quagmire with Black voters ahead of November’s elections. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra’s statement on Friday offered no concrete timeline for the implementation of the…
The American International School of Abuja (AISA) has transferred a substantial sum of $760,910.84 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following a petition lodged by the commission. This transfer is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding the payment of school fees for five children of the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya…
Dave Umahi Minister of Work has issued a stern ultimatum to construction companies tasked with the monumental project of rehabilitating the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin highway. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that a new contract worth N870 billion has been drafted to replace the expired one under the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) Tax Credit Scheme. The…
PetroChina, a Chinese state-owned energy enterprise, finds itself entangled in payment complexities, resulting in a month-long delay in unloading a shipment of U.S. crude oil at the Dangote refinery in Nigeria. This delay, highlighted by reports from four trading sources and shipping data, underscores the hurdles confronting the $20 billion Dangote refinery, supported by Africa’s…
A peaceful pro-Palestine demonstration at the University of Texas (UT) escalated into chaos as authorities arrested 34 protestors, including a FOX 7 Austin photographer, sparking outrage and condemnation. The protest, which aimed to urge the university of Texas to divest from companies involved in weapons manufacturing linked to Israel, quickly turned violent when Texas Department…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) handed over 14 properties initially forfeited to the Federal Government to the government and people of Enugu State. The transfer ceremony, conducted by the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, took place at the commission’s corporate headquarters. Mr. Olukoyede, reflecting on the lengthy legal process dating back…
The United States Senate has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that could result in the ban of popular social media app TikTok unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells it to a US-based entity within the next year. The bill, which passed with a resounding majority of 79 to 18, has been in the…
In a recent development, the Kogi State Assembly has made a resolute call for the removal of former Governor Yahaya Bello’s name from the list of individuals wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This decision came during a plenary session held on Tuesday, where members of the House convened to address pressing…
