FG Raises Allowances, Boosts Welfare For Nigerian Civil Servants
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a comprehensive upward review of peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, in a bid to enhance take-home pay and boost morale across the public service. The development was announced on Friday by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press […]
Italian peacekeepers replace Jesus statue vandalized by Israeli soldiers
Italian peacekeepers have installed a new statue of Jesus Christ in the southern Lebanese village of Debel, replacing a figure that was damaged by an Israeli soldier in an incident that drew international criticism. The vandalism prompted a formal apology from Israel and the detention of two soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the […]
US offers $10 million reward for Iraqi armed group leader
The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, also known as Abu Alaa al-Walai, the leader of Kataeb Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), an Iran-aligned armed group designated by Washington as a terrorist organization.In a statement shared via […]
Yahaya Bello Wins Defamation Suit Against Natasha Akpoti, Awarded ₦1 Billion
A High Court sitting in Lokoja has awarded N1 billion in damages against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in a defamation suit instituted by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The decision is contained in a Certified True Copy of the judgment dated April 23, 2026. The court held that, based on the preponderance of evidence, judgment […]
Dangote To Partner Kenya, Uganda To Build Refinery In Tanzania
Nairobi, Kenya — Africa’s foremost industrialist and President/CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to collaborate with Kenya and Uganda on the development of a major oil refinery in Tanzania, modelled on the company’s flagship 650,000 barrels-per-day facility in Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday at a regional infrastructure financing conference in Nairobi, Mr Dangote […]
My Mother Doesn’t Want Me To Give My Father Money – Peller
Popular Nigerian streamer Peller has revealed that his mother has cautioned him against providing financial support to his father, amid ongoing reactions to fellow content creator GehGeh’s family dispute. The disclosure came during a livestream in which Peller weighed in on the controversy surrounding GehGeh, whose younger sister recently accused him on social media of […]
Former Miss Universe ‘k!lled’ by her mother in-law in front of her baby
A former Mexican beauty queen was found shot de@d in her luxury apartment, with her mother-in-law being investigated as the prime suspect. Carolina Flores Gomez, 27, was found with a gunsh0t wound to the head last Thursday in her apartment in one of Mexico City’s wealthiest neighborhoods, Mexican outlet Reporte Indigo reported. Authorities believe Gomez, […]
Trump rules out striking Iran with Nuclear Weapon
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, April 23, said the United States will not deploy nuclear weapons against Iran, marking a notable shift from earlier rhetoric that warned of catastrophic consequences for the country. Speaking during a White House press briefing, Trump questioned the need for nuclear force, citing the effectiveness of conventional military operations. […]
Obi’s Praise For North Is Hypocrisy, he repatriated northerners
Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticised Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, over recent remarks highlighting northern Nigeria as the country’s most valuable asset. Obi, a leading figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently stated that development efforts should prioritise the north, citing its vast […]
Tinubu Rejects Senators’ Push for Automatic Tickets, Upholds Governors’ Role in Candidate Selection
President Bola Tinubu has rebuffed a quiet lobbying effort by senators seeking automatic return tickets ahead of the next general elections, reaffirming that state governors will retain decisive influence over candidate selection, a senior Senate source has disclosed. The president met on Wednesday with the extended leadership of the Senate at the Presidential Villa in […]