The United States has announced sanctions against a Rwandan government minister and a senior member of an armed group over their alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The M23 militant group, which is reportedly supported by Rwanda, recently captured two major cities in eastern DRC, further worsening the…
A Chinese research team has identified a new bat coronavirus that poses a potential risk of animal-to-human transmission due to its ability to use the same human receptor as the virus responsible for COVID-19. The study was led by Shi Zhengli, a prominent virologist known as the “batwoman” for her extensive research on bat coronaviruses,…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a seven-hour power outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to a statement from TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the outage will take place on Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Western Marine Command announced the interception of 53 sacks of cannabis sativa, weighing 1,958kg and valued at N398 million, in Lagos. Lomba Benjamin, the command’s Public Relations Officer, shared the details in a statement on Friday, February 21. Customs Area Controller for the command, Paul Bamisaiye, revealed that the drugs…
Eniola Ojajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Abuja. In a statement, the council’s national secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed the kidnapping, which occurred on Monday, February 17. The abductors are reportedly demanding a ransom of N100 million. “The Afenifere National Youths Council is deeply saddened to…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to keep the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) unchanged at 27.5%. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, made this announcement following the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. He stated, “The committee was unanimous in its decision to maintain all parameters, including retaining the MPR at 27.50%, keeping…
Gunmen suspected of being kidnappers have abducted 22-year-old Fatima Bello and her 3-year-old daughter, Nana Unaisa, in Malikawa Sarari, Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State. According to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bichi, six armed assailants stormed the home of Bello Murtala around 9:00 p.m. on February 19, 2025. They fired shots into…
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System has revealed that dormant accounts in Nigerian banks have surged to over 19.69 million, following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new policy measures. Data tracking monthly account statuses throughout 2024 shows a steady increase in inactive accounts across Nigerian banks. Dormant accounts consistently remained above 19 million each month…
On Thursday, January 20, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of attempting to “become an emperor of the world,” urging the U.S. to respect the sovereignty of other nations. In an interview with a local radio station, Lula stated, “Post-World War II democracy has been an example of…
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Portable was arraigned in court this morning on five counts related to conspiracy, assault, unlawful detention, and the use of weapons, including cutlasses and firearms. The charges also included conduct likely to cause harm.…
