The Federal government has reported hired a United States lobbying and public affairs firm in an alleged $9 million contract to communicate its security efforts and response to violence affecting Christian communities to policymakers in Washington. Guardian reports that documents filed with the US Department of Justice show that DCI Group, a Washington-based lobbying firm,…
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.…
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…
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…
Police authorities in Edo State have denied reports that a police station in Ekpoma was razed by fire, describing the claim circulating online as “false and misleading.” In a statement issued on Monday, January 12, the Edo State Police Command said no police facility in Ekpoma was involved in any fire incident. “The Command wishes…
The spokesperson of the Ogun state police command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, has said that the police does not require a warrant before they can search anyone in Nigeria. In a post shared on X, Babaseyi stated that the constitution permits the police to carry out a search on a person without a warrant but that…
Media personality Chude has sparked online conversations after speaking candidly about money, dating, and his personal relationship experiences. In a recent interview on TVC, Chude revealed that he has never dated a woman who asked him for money. He shared that his first girlfriend, who was unmarried and already had a child, was the…
They both reappeared on Sunday at a church service held at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The service was organised to honour fallen Nigerian servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the nation’s unity and sovereignty, while also offering prayers…
