President Trump Threatens Increase In Alcohol Tariff
US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a massive tariff on European alcohol in response to the European Unionâs retaliation against his steel and aluminum tariffs. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his administration would impose a 200% tariff on alcoholic beverages from the EU unless it rescinds the 50% tariff the European […]
Senate passes vote of confidence on its President Godswill Akpabio
The Senate has passed a vote of confidence on its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, amidst sexual harassment allegation brought against him by the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Raising a point of order at plenary, Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, said the allegation has distracted senators from their mandate in the last two weeks […]
Court Grants P-square’s Ex-manager N50m Bail in alleged theft
Justice Rahman Oshodi of Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja has granted bail to Jude Okoye the former manager of the hip-hop artists of the defunct music group P-square, in an alleged theft of $1 million US dollars 34, 537 pounds. The judge admitted him to bail of N50 million with two sureties in like sum […]
17th Headies Awards: Introduces New Category âSoundtrack of the Yearâ
The Headies Awards is introducing a new category in its 17th edition called Soundtrack of the Year. This non-voting category spotlighting original songs created for films and TV series, celebrates the fusion of music and cinema, acknowledging six Nollywood productions that have delivered compelling soundtracks. Among the nominees are âEledumareâ from Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre, […]
Super Falcons Maintain 36th Position in Latest FIFA Womenâs World Ranking
Nigeriaâs Super Falcons maintained 36th position in the latest FIFA womenâs world ranking released yesterday. The nine-time African champions, who have been in the 36th global position since March 2024, also kept their position as the number one ranked team in Africa, ahead of South Africa, Morocco, Zambia and Ghana. Globally, the United States of […]
Kenya Orders TikTok to Take Down âsexual contentâ Exposing Minors
Kenyan authorities have ordered social media platform TikTok to take down sexual content involving minors following a BBC investigative report exposing the exploitation in the country. The report, published on Monday, said TikTok was profiting from sexual livestreams performed by Kenyan teenagers as young as 15. In a statement, the Communications Authority of Kenya said […]
NAFDAC Reopens Onitsha Drug Market After Sanitisation Operation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the Onitsha drug market, following a sanitisation operation that began on February 10. Director of Enugu Zone Zonal Operations, Dr Martin Iluyomade, made the announcement during a stakeholdersâ meeting between NAFDAC, Anambra representatives, and Onitsha market leadership yesterday. Iluyomade clarified that while […]
Senate Suspended Senator Natasha for Six Months Over Misconduct
The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represent Kogi Central for six months, over alleged misconduct and violations of the Senate rules. As part of the suspension, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghanâs salary and security details will be withdrawn, she will be barred from entering the National Assembly premises and wonât be able to participate in legislative […]
President Tinubu Launches National Health Fellows Programme
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the National Health Fellows Programme in Abuja, a pivotal component of the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at revitalising Nigeriaâs primary healthcare system. Speaking at the launching ceremony in Abuja, President Tinubu granted full employment opportunity for the 774 fellows of the National Health Fellows Programme, upon completing their one-year tenure, emphasizing the […]
Court Adjourns Portableâs Case untill March 26th
An Abeokuta Magistrateâs Court has adjourned the case against popular musician Habeeb Okikiola, well known as Portable, to March 26 to enable the prosecution merge his charges with those of his workers. When the case against Portable resumed yesterday, the prosecution told the court that it would be waste of time of the court to […]