Iran Proposes Deal to US to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has proposed a new plan to the United States aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing tensions between the two countries, according to reports. The proposal, conveyed through mediators in Pakistan, suggests extending the current ceasefire while both sides work towards a permanent end to the conflict. It also includes delaying nuclear […]

Edo Police Foil N30m Kidnap Plot, Rescue Elderly Farmer

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A joint team of security operatives have rescued a 70-year-old farmer, Jonah Owobu of Uwalo Oke in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State after spending days in the den of his kidnappers. He was kidnapped while working on his farm The Edo State police image maker, ASP Eno […]

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Rejects N1bn Defamation Ruling, Vows Appeal

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has rejected a High Court judgment ordering her to pay ₦1 billion in damages for alleged defamation against former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello. The ruling was delivered by Justice A.S. Ibrahim at a High Court in Lokoja in a case marked HCL/16/2023. The court found that statements made […]

ADC Accuses Ruling APC of Plot to Disrupt Opposition Summit in Ibadan

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to disrupt an opposition summit currently taking place in Ibadan. In a statement issued on Saturday, the ADC said it had uncovered what it described as attempts by individuals linked to the APC to interfere with the meeting of opposition […]

US Offers $10m Reward for Iran-linked Iraqi Militia Leader

The United States has announced a $10 million (£8m) reward for information leading to the capture of an Iraqi militia leader backed by Iran, in what officials describe as part of a broader effort to target Tehran-aligned groups. The US State Department said it is seeking details on Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, also known as […]

Nigerians to Pay N1,500 For ATM Cards As CBN Scraps Maintenance Charges

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The nation’s Apex Bank (CBN) has increased the cost of issuing and replacing Automated Teller Machine (ATM) debit and credit cards by 50 per cent, raising the fee to N1,500 from N1,000. The move is part of a broader review of banking charges across the financial sector. At the same time, the […]

Germany Simplifies Visa Process with New Online Portal for Talent

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Germany has chosen to make visa application into their country less cumbersome by launching a new online visa (e-Visa) application portal. This process allow students, workers, and researchers to begin and manage their visa processes digitally. The new platform, introduced through Germany’s Consular Services Portal, enables applicants to submit visa applications, upload […]

Tension Brews In South Africa As Foreigners Told To Leave Hospital

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Tension is building up in South Africa following a viral video making the rounds asking foreign nationals to leave their hospital. The video depicts and heightens xenophobic tendencies in the country In the footage, individuals inside the hospital were heard telling non-citizens: “If you’re not a South African citizen, please stand up […]

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 […]