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…
