Presidency Clarifies Exit of Wale Edun, Cites Health Grounds
The presidency has said former Finance Minister Wale Edun stepped down from his role due to health reasons, clarifying that he was not removed from office. In a statement issued on Wednesday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said Mr Edun resigned voluntarily and communicated his decision to President Bola Tinubu. “Mr Edun cited health reasons in […]
US Deploys Ukrainian Counter-Drone Technology at Saudi Base After Iran Attacks
The United States has begun deploying Ukrainian-developed counter-drone technology at a key military installation in Saudi Arabia following a series of Iranian-linked attacks, according to sources familiar with the matter. The system, known as Sky Map and developed by Sky Fortress, has been introduced at Prince Sultan Air Base to strengthen defenses against drone threats. […]
UK Lawmakers Back Lifetime Smoking Ban for Future Generations
Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have approved sweeping new legislation that will permanently bar today’s under-18s, and all future generations, from legally purchasing tobacco products. Under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, the legal age for buying cigarettes will increase by one year annually, starting with individuals born on or after January 1, 2009. This effectively […]
Four Arrested in UK Probe Into $60 Million Home Insulation Fraud
Four individuals have been arrested in the United Kingdom as part of an investigation into an alleged fraud worth more than £44 million ($60 million) linked to a government-backed energy efficiency scheme, authorities said on Wednesday. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) confirmed that six properties were searched during the operation. The inquiry focuses on suspected […]
Ghana Orders Major Miners to Shift Operations to Local Firms
Ghana’s mining regulator has instructed major international operators, including Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Zijin Mining, to transfer their mining operations to locally owned contractors by December 2026 or face penalties, according to sources familiar with the matter. The directive, issued by the Ghana Minerals Commission, is part of broader efforts to strengthen local participation in […]
US-Indian Partnership to Restart Congo’s Chemaf Mine in 2027
A U.S.-Indian joint venture plans to resume full operations at the Chemaf copper and cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo by January 2027, according to a union official familiar with the plans. U.S.-based Virtus Minerals and its partner Lloyds Metals & Energy acquired Chemaf’s assets earlier this year in a deal aimed at […]
Strikes in Southern Lebanon Test Ceasefire Ahead of U.S.-Led Talks
Renewed violence in southern Lebanon has placed a fragile ceasefire under strain, just a day before scheduled talks in Washington involving Lebanese and Israeli representatives. Lebanon’s state news agency reported that Israeli strikes killed at least four people on Wednesday, while Hezbollah said it launched a drone attack targeting Israeli forces in the south. Both […]
2026 UTME: Why Thousands of Candidates Can’t Access Their Scores — JAMB
the board’s portal is programmed to withhold scores for these underage candidates while their eligibility is reviewed.
JUST IN: Minister of Power Resigns from Tinubu’s Government
The development was announced on Wednesday, though details of the resignation letter or the minister’s reasons were not immediately made public by the Presidency.
Gumi Slams Western “No Negotiation” Strategy As Misleading For Nigeria
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Renowned Kaduna based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has slammed the Nigerian government for imbibing the western ideology of not negotiating with terrorist groups. According to him, negotiation remains the most viable path to break the cycle of violence that the nation is soaked in. He said this in his Facebook post […]