2027: Tinubu hosts labour leaders at presidential villa
President Bola Tinubu has hosted leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, held alongside governors under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), took place at the State House Banquet Hall. Tinubu served as Special Guest of Honour at the high-level summit, which aimed to improve dialogue between the […]
Trump Admin Launches New Free-Speech Site to Combat Censorship Abroad
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department announced plans to launch a new mobile platform designed to provide global access to content censored by foreign governments, responding to what the Trump administration describes as an escalating wave of online censorship across Europe and beyond. The app, titled Freedom.gov, is expected to go live in the coming […]
Chinese Real Estate Blogger With 1 Million Followers Permanently Banned From Douyin
A well-known Chinese real estate commentator recognized for his bearish outlook on the nation’s housing market has been permanently banned from Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, fueling renewed debate over online speech restrictions as the country’s property downturn persists. The blogger, who operated under the name “Yi Lu Xiang Bei,” had amassed more than 1 […]
Police Release Former UK Ambassador to US Peter Mandelson After Arrest in Epstein Probe
London, Feb. 24, 2026 — The Metropolitan Police confirmed Tuesday that a 72-year-old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office has been released on bail pending further investigation. While authorities did not formally identify the individual, the suspect has previously been named as former UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson. Mandelson, […]
Trump’s New 10 Percent Global Tariffs Take Effect
President Donald Trump’s newly announced global tariff regime took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 24 at a rate of 10 percent, following a proclamation issued under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, despite a weekend statement indicating the rate would be raised to 15 percent. The implementation follows a landmark ruling by […]
Oil revenue: Nothing wrong with Tinubu’s order – Chairman State Finance Commissioners
The Chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance, Akintunde Oyebode, has defended President Bola Tinubu over his directive on oil revenue remittance. Speaking on Arise Television, Oyebode said there was nothing negative about the Executive Order aimed at strengthening the oil and gas sector. He explained that the directive seeks to improve revenue […]
Otti commissions reclaimed gully devastated road, flags off reconstruction of Enyimba Hotel
Governor Alex Otti is set to commission the reclaimed Ovom Street in Aba and flag off the reconstruction of Enyimba International Hotel. The announcement was made by Uche Ukeje, Director General of the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA). Ukeje explained that Ovom Street was once severely damaged by a 42-metre-deep gully before it was reclaimed […]
US medical group to train health workers in Abia
A United States-based health organisation, QANTUS Medical Foundation, has partnered with the Abia State Government to train health workers across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this during a media briefing in Umuahia. Kanu explained that the training will cover all categories of healthcare workers. The goal is to strengthen professional skills […]
Asake tops Spotify Nigeria’s all-time streaming chart
Afrobeats star Asake has emerged as the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria. The achievement was announced as the streaming platform marked its fifth anniversary in the country. Asake, born Ahmed Ololade, topped the all-time chart ahead of other major Nigerian stars. Wizkid secured the second spot, while Seyi Vibez came third on […]
Kidnap kingpin bags life imprisonment for abducting Judge in A/ Ibom
A Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced Nkereuwem Felix Effiong to life imprisonment for the 2023 abduction of Justice Joy Unwana of the Akwa Ibom State High Court. Effiong was convicted on three counts, including conspiracy, secret cult membership, and kidnapping under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Effiong, from […]