The United States on Tuesday, Jan. 13, designated the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt as well as Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organizations. Founded in 1928 in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, a pan-Islamist movement, once spread across the Arab world but it has been in retreat as it comes under concerted pressure from major Arab powers.…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Ghanaian official Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea to referee the much-anticipated semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The encounter is regarded as one of the tournament’s biggest games, with a place in the final at stake as both teams…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi that would open duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products into the Arab country. In a statement shared on his X handle on Tuesday, January 13, President Tinubu disclosed that…
Uganda ordered a nationwide internet blackout on Tuesday, January 13, two days before a general election in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his nearly 40-year rule. The directive was issued through a formal notice from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to internet providers, which said the shutdown was necessary to “mitigate the…
The Edo State Government has postponed the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District until further notice, citing recent security concerns in the area. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, said the decision was made to allow the government address the “prevailing exigencies” in…
Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have intercepted a Golf vehicle conveying a large consignment of highly explosive materials at a checkpoint in Koza, Daura Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday, January 13. Aliyu said the interception occurred on January 7 during an intelligence-led…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened subscriptions for the January 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds, offering investors returns of up to 15.39% per annum. The new issuance features a two-year and three-year tenor, targeted primarily at retail savers but also open to institutional participation. The bonds are backed by the full…
UK media regulator Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s platform X over its AI chatbot Grok, following reports that the tool has been used to generate s3xualised deepfake images, including of m!nors. The regulator described the reports as “deeply concerning”, noting that undressed or manipulated images of adults may…
The Rivers state police command has launched an investigation after six members of a family were found de@d in a locked room in Ogale Eleme on January 11 at about 3pm. The police say one Godwin Ogosu ‘m’ of Ogale, Eleme, through a distress call, reported that his elder brother, wife and children who…
US prosecutors have initiated an inquiry that could result in a criminal indictment of the Federal Reserve, Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday, January 11, accusing the Trump administration of ramping up “threats and sustained pressure” over monetary policy. In a video statement, Powell confirmed that the central bank received grand jury subpoenas on Friday,…
