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  The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned two senior commanders of Ansaru, a proscribed terrorist organisation. The suspects are Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a Abbas/Mukhtar, and his deputy, Mahmud Al-Nigeri, also called Malam Mamuda. The DSS filed a 32-count charge against them at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects […]

World leaders warned of the harms of politically-motivated violence after the apparent assassination of right-wing activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk. Kirk, a powerful voice in conservative politics at just 31 years old, was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Utah. Here’s how world leaders reacted to his killing: ‘Dark […]

  Mexico said on Wednesday it will raise tariffs on automobiles from China and other Asian countries to 50%. A Reuters report noted that the move is in a broad overhaul of import levies, the government said would protect jobs and analysts said was aimed at placating the United States. The Economy Ministry said the […]

South Korea’s spy agency said Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae, who recently accompanied him on a high-profile visit to Beijing, is understood to be his recognised successor. The teenager drew global attention earlier this month when she made her first official overseas trip with her father, as he met […]

  US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at a university in Utah. The US authorities said they have detained a suspect in the fatal shooting. “The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. We will provide updates when able,” FBI Director […]

By Evelyn Usman The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC,  Zone RS2HQ, covering Lagos and Ogun states, has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Army’s 81 Division to enhance security and road safety across Lagos State. The Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Ann  Oladayo, made the remarks, yesterday, during a courtesy visit […]

The Federal Government has said that the situation of Carter Bridge in Lagos State was critical and all stakeholders must realise that the bridge is irredeemable. Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made this remarks in Lagos yesterday, during a comprehensive inspection of the bridge under deck. He said: “What we did today is to […]

…Set to launch fresh agency for recovery of unutilised 3,000 hectares of land …As commissioner seeks gov’s extension of amnesty period By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government has ruled out the possibility of compensation to illegal property owners and occupants displaced, following demolition of marked buildings and shanties along Iyana Oworo, Lekki coastlines. This is […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former Minister of Education and Founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on the Nigerian Senate to immediately rescind its decision suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central and allow her to resume her legislative duties. In a strongly worded memo addressed […]

…As Israel strikes Houthi target in Yemen By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reports European Commission said it plans to enact new measures against Israel over its attempts to undermine the two-state solution being proposed to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. Thi scomes as Israel struck several Houthi targets in Yemen, including in the capital city of […]

By Nnasom David The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has advised airlines to blacklist unruly passengers to serve as deterrent to others. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Mr. Michael Achimugu, gave the charge during a stakeholders meeting with domestic airlines in Abuja yesterday. The purpose of the engagement was to speak to […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Abuja — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared that no amount of state brutality or political repression will silence the working class, insisting that every attack on its leadership only strengthened its resolve to resist anti-people policies. In a statement marking the first anniversary of the arrest and detention of its […]