Israel on Wednesday declared UN Secretary-General António Guterres as persona non grata, barring him from entering the country. This drastic measure was taken after Israel’s foreign minister, Israel Katz, accused Guterres of failing to unequivocally condemn a recent missile attack by Iran on Israel. Katz criticized Guterres for his neutral response, claiming that the UN…
The Nigerian naira faced a significant depreciation in the official market on Wednesday, trading at ₦1,669.15 to the dollar. Data from the FMDQ Exchange, which manages the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, indicated that the naira lost ₦127.21, marking an 8.24 percent decline compared to the previous trading session on Monday, September 30, when it…
Iran has closed its airspace as it expects retaliation from Israel following its ballistic attack on the country on Tuesday evening, October 1. All flights have been cancelled until 5 am (01:30 GMT) on Thursday, October 3, to maintain aviation security, state news agency ISNA reported, citing a spokesman for the aviation authority. Iran initially…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has announced the recovery of N13bn diverted public funds in September. ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu (SAN), who made the announcement in his address of welcome at the launch of ICPC Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028 on Wednesday in Abuja, described the feat as a remarkable achievement….
A 14-year-old boy, Aondoakaa Yarkwan, has recounted the severe torture he endured after being falsely accused of stealing over N200,000 in church donations at St. Joseph Parish, Korinya, Benue State. Church officials and local quasi-security personnel beat him into unconsciousness before the main thief, who reportedly stole the bulk of the money, a 12-year-old altar…
President Joe Biden has given an order to United State’s armed forces to defend Israel against Iran Missile attacks. This was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the White House. Recall that Iran on Tuesday launched missiles against Israel. US National Security Council spokesperson, Sean Savett, said Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris…
A former acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Folashodun Shonubi, on Wednesday, told Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that intrigues and politics were involved in the naira redesign exercise carried out in 2022. Shonubi, who served as the Deputy Governor of Operations before his appointment…
Pro-democracy group Kwara Rebuilders has announced a 7-day campaign to raise awareness on flooding and environmental sustainability among residents of the state. The announcement is contained in a statement issued by Publicity Secretary of the group, Abdullah Abdulganiy, on Wednesday. According to him, the campaign tagged #PushItBack will include online discussions, media promotions, and engagements…
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt presided over by Justice G. O. Ollor has granted bail to the tune of N1m each to three ex-soldiers and seven civilians facing trial over alleged armed robbery, burglary and receipt of stolen property. The Nigeria Police Force had arraigned the suspects numbering 12 on the…
The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has enjoined Market Leaders, Traders and Importers under the auspices of Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA) to collaborate with SON in combating the proliferation of substandard products saying that together they could build a healthier, more prosperous, and successful nation. Speaking during the Public/Stakeholders sensitization in Onitsha,…
