Federal High Court Sealed as JUSUN Enforces Nationwide Strike
On Monday, the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja was rendered inaccessible as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) enforced a nationwide indefinite strike ordered by the union’s national leadership. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to the court complex, located on Shehu Shagari Way, revealed that all entry […]
SEC Warns Against Investing in Unregistered Firm Silverkuun
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in unregistered schemes, specifically naming Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society/Silverkuun Limited. In a circular issued yesterday, the Commission stated that Silverkuun is not registered to operate in Nigeria’s capital market. The SEC urged the public to verify the registration status of investment firms on […]
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Icon of African Literature, Dies at 87
Renowned Kenyan writer and academic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away at the age of 87. A titan of modern African literature, Ngũgĩ was known for his powerful storytelling and his advocacy for literature written in native African languages. Throughout his career, Ngũgĩ wrote numerous critically acclaimed novels, plays, and essays that explored the complexities […]
Notorious Native Doctor, Levi Obieze, Arrested While Fleeing Country
Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have arrested a well-known native doctor, Levi Obieze, also called ‘E de play, e de show,’ who is wanted by the Enugu State Police Command for alleged involvement in kidnapping and ritual killings. Obieze was apprehended by border patrol officers at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road […]
Umeh King Dies at 103 After 50-Year Reign
UMEH, Delta State — His Royal Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, J.P, the traditional ruler of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South LGA, Delta State, has died at 103. The revered monarch reigned for 50 years, having ascended the throne in 1975 and becoming the first Umeh king officially gazetted by the Bendel State Government in […]
Yamal Signs New Six-Year Barcelona Contract
Lamine Yamal has signed a new six-year Barcelona contract following a breakout season in which he helped the Catalan club win a domestic treble. The 17-year-old Spain winger’s existing deal was set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season but his new contract keeps him with Barca until 2031. Elsewhere, Manchester United have […]
Jamaica Defeat Trinidad & Tobago in The Unity Cup
Jamaica defeated Trinidad & Tobago 3-2 on Tuesday night to advance to the finals of the Unity Cup 2025. The Unity Cup 2025 is an international four national teams football tournament scheduled to celebrate cultural diversity and unity through football. The tournament kicked off in England with the two Caribbean nations locking horns at the […]
US Suspends Student Visa For Expanded Social Media Vetting
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered a temporary suspension of student visa processing, citing plans to ramp up social media vetting. The directive, issued via internal cable, halts new student and exchange visa appointments until further guidance is released. This move follows broader Trump administration efforts to restrict international student access, including revoking […]
Eid-el-Adha To Be Celebrated June 6
Saudi Arabian authorities have confirmed the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, which signals the beginning of the 12th month in the Islamic calendar. The Day of Arafah, which marks the peak of Hajj, will fall on June 5, while Eid-el-Kabir will be observed on June 6. The announcement was made by the Kingdom’s Supreme […]
Trump: Putin Has ‘Gone Absolutely Crazy’
Trump Slams Putin After Massive Russian Assault on Ukraine: ‘He’s Gone Absolutely Crazy’ Former President Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him “absolutely CRAZY” following Russia’s largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war three years ago. “I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir […]
