Uganda bans live broadcast of riots ahead of January election
The Ugandan authorities have announced a ban on live broadcasts effective from Monday as part of a move to restrict coverage of unrest ahead of the country’s upcoming election. The…
Child obesity: UK bans junk food adverts on TV, online
A junk food adverts ban has come into effect across the UK from Monday as part of government efforts to reduce childhood obesity. Under the new rules, food and drinks…
Resign as minister, face your obsession with Rivers – APC National Secretary slams Wike
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has slammed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, urging him to resign from his ministerial…
Terrorist kill 42, abduct children in Niger community
At least 42 people have been killed by terrorists, with an unspecified number, including children, abducted in attacks on communities in Agwarra and Borgu LGAs of Niger state. According to…
BREAKING: US announces drug, terrorism charges against Venezuela President Maduro
The United States of America on Saturday announced drug and terrorism charges against Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro. This comes after US forces captured Maduro following a large-scale military strike on…
Trump captures Venezuelan President Maduro, wife
United States President, Donald Trump has announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Trump disclosed this in a post via his Truth Social media account on…
DHQ cautions residents against picking unexploded ordnance from US strikes on ISIS
The defence headquarters has cautioned residents against picking or keeping unexploded ordnance from the sites hit during joint US air strikes in Sokoto state. The US fired 16 precision-guided munitions…
Bank transfers: Senders to pay N50 stamp duty from January 1, 2026
Banks have notified their customers of the N50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) on the New Tax Act (NTA) 2025 that will take effect on January 1, 2026. Specifically, United…
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Olamide to headline Mainland BlockParty’s Mission 26k
Africa’s most influential youth festival, Mainland BlockParty, is starting the New Year strong, announcing hip-hop titan Olamide as the headliner for the highly anticipated ‘Mission 26k.’ Scheduled for Thursday, January…
2027: Yahaya Bello Declares Ambition To Unseat Natasha As Kogi Central Senator
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has formally declared his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. This positioned Bello for a contest to…
