Kenya Authorities Arrest Chinese Man Over Queen Ant Smuggling Attempt
A Chinese national has been arrested in Kenya after authorities discovered more than 2,000 live queen ants hidden in his luggage at Nairobi’s main international airport. The suspect, identified as Zhang Kequn, was stopped by security officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi while preparing to board a flight to China, BBC report. Prosecutors […]
Iran Declares Readiness for Long War Following Attacks on Ships
Iran has warned it is prepared for a long war of attrition that could “destroy” the world economy, following attacks on two commercial ships and threats against vessels from the United States and its allies. The warning came as tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which about 20% of the […]
Tinubu Appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Lamido Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement on Wednesday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said the appointment was made in line with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. Yuguda’s nomination follows the recent appointment of the former CBN […]
Senate Rejects Kalu’s Motion to Stop ICPC from Monitoring Govt Projects
Nigeria’s Senate has rejected a motion by Orji Uzor Kalu seeking to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from monitoring government projects. During Wednesday’s plenary, the former Abia State governor argued that the anti-corruption agency was taking over the oversight duties of lawmakers. He claimed that by tracking constituency and […]
EFCC Nabs Edo Traditional Ruler, Others For Alleged Fraud As Community Lists Sins
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has nabbed His Royal Majesty, Michael Sado, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State for alleged financial impropriety. He was nabbed alongside one Egr. Patrick Omkhagbo for alleged fraudulent activities. The arrest was a […]
Three Suspects In Auchi Doctor’s Kidnapping, Murder Case, Arraigned In Court
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Three suspects connected to thekidnapping of a medical doctor, Dr. Abu Babatunde, and killing his younger brother in Auchi, Edo State, were arraigned before a High Court in Auchi on Monday.Truth Live News Media reports that the suspects were apprehended in February 2026 after visiting the doctor’s hospital for medical treatment for […]
Middle East War: Tinubu Orders Rollout Of CNG Kits To Cushion Fuel Increase Pressure
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order for the deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide to ease the impact of rising fuel prices on Nigerians, following the ongoing war in the Middle East. Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), Ismaeel Ahmed, […]
Nigeria-Born Adebayo Tops Kobe Bryant, Records 80-Point NBA Feat in Historic Night
Nigeria-born Bam Adebayo delivered one of the most extraordinary individual performances in NBA history on Tuesday night, erupting for a staggering 83 points to lead the Miami Heat to a dominant 150–129 victory over the Washington Wizards. Adebayo, the Miami Heat star surpassed the late, great Kobe Bryant to become only the second player in […]
Naira Depreciates Against Dollar Amid Global Market Uncertainty
The naira has weakened past the N1,400 mark against the US dollar at Nigeria’s official foreign exchange market, data shows, signalling growing pressure on the country’s local currency. On Tuesday, the naira traded at N1,401.4 per dollar, down from N1,346.32 just three weeks ago. On Monday, the currency briefly reached N1,405.62 per dollar, marking its […]
FAAN to Reintroduce Cash Payments at Nigerian Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will resume accepting both cash and electronic payments at airport access gates nationwide from Friday, March 13, 2026. The move comes after the initial rollout of a fully cashless payment system caused significant traffic congestion at several airports, prompting President Bola Tinubu to order its suspension. Following the […]