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Russia pushing last Ukrainian forces out of Kursk towards border

Russian forces say they have successfully pushed Ukrainian troops out of Guyevo, a village in Russia’s Kursk region. They also launched air and artillery attacks on Ukrainian positions across the border. According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, this marks more progress in their goal to drive Ukrainian forces out of Kursk. Since August last year, Russia […]

‘Rare breed of businessman’- Tinubu mourns ex-MTN Nigeria chairman, Pascal Dozie

President Bola Tinubu has shared his sadness over the death of Pascal Dozie, a respected businessman who founded Diamond Bank and was the first Chairman of MTN Nigeria. A statement from presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed that Dozie passed away early Tuesday at the age of 85. President Tinubu called Dozie a “rare kind of […]

Cristiano Ronaldo hires new security team after family receives threats

Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr, has taken extra steps to protect his family after receiving scary threats. The 40-year-old football star has hired a new security team, including a strong and “intimidating” bodyguard to keep his loved ones safe. There have been growing worries about Ronaldo’s safety while living in Saudi Arabia. Several […]

Trump to sign executive orders to boost coal industry

President Donald Trump is set to sign new executive orders to help the coal industry in the United States. According to the White House, Trump will sign these energy-related orders at the White House at 3 p.m. (1900 GMT) on Tuesday. These orders will ask the Interior and Energy Departments to take steps to support […]

Tinubu’s appointments sectional. He’s infringing on constitution – Ali Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume has spoken out against President Bola Tinubu’s political appointments. He believes the president is not following the federal character rule in the Nigerian constitution. Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, made this statement during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, April 7. He said Tinubu’s choices do not reflect the […]

Under the Nigerian criminal code, ejaculating in a partner without her permission has been held to be rape – Lawyer, Stan Alieke educates Nigerians

Abuja-based lawyer, Stan Alieke, has shared an important legal message on social media to help Nigerians understand what counts as non-consensual sex under the law. According to Stan, under the Nigerian Criminal Code, if a man ejaculates during sex without his partner’s permission, it is considered rape. This means that even if both people agreed […]

FCT minister Nyesom Wike hosts suspended Rivers lawmakers to dinner in UK (video)

Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, recently hosted a dinner for the suspended Rivers State lawmakers in the UK. This meeting comes amid the suspension of the state assembly and increasing calls for a state of emergency in Rivers. The meeting was led by […]