South Korea’s ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol has been jailed for life for masterminding an insurrection by trying to impose military rule. Yoon attempted to subvert the constitution by deploying military troops to seal off the National Assembly and ordering the…
UBA mourns as Ex-Chairman dies At 99
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced “with deep sorrow the passing of Chief Israel C. Ogbue, former Chairman of the Bank, who died peacefully today at the age of 99.” “A revered boardroom statesman and distinguished administrator,…
Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit over Epstein files controversy
Bill Gates will not deliver his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, his philanthropic organisation said hours before the Microsoft co-founder was due to speak. The Gates Foundation said the decision was made after “careful consideration”…
Tension in Ondo State as Traditional Ruler Is Murdered
Tension has engulfed Ahungha Village in the Agamo area of Ondo State following the abduction and killing of the traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon, by suspected gunmen on Tuesday evening. The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the tragic incident…
Unanswered questions as Nigerian woman dies inside plane while visiting daughter in Canada
It was a bright Friday morning in Lagos, and Mrs Vero Ajieh was in high spirits. Her voice was sharp and cheerful, her face glowed with joy and anticipation. Friday, May 30, 2025, was no ordinary day for her. She…
World Cup closed chapter, FIFA to decide our petition against DR Congo – Dikko
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has said that the fate of the Super Eagles as it concerns the 2026 World Cup rests with FIFA amid protest over DR Congo’s alleged use of ineligible players in the…
Enugu Monarch Makes Direct Appeal to Tinubu Over Kanu
His Majesty, Lawrence Okolio Chikezie Agubuzu, the Traditional Ruler of Ezema Olo Kingdom and Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers, made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. In…
Gabon: Govt Shuts Down Facebook, Tiktok
Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists confirmed, hours after the media regulator announced their suspension because of the risk of “conflict-inducing excesses”. Gabon’s media regulator on Tuesday announced the suspension of social media…
Zenith Bank Dissociates Jim Ovia From ‘Fraudulent’ AI Investment Scheme
The Management of Zenith Bank Plc has advised the public to disregard videos circulating online linking the bank’s Group Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, as endorsing an investment scheme known as Wealth BridgeThe bank issued the warning in a disclaimer statement…
Turkey’s president rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation. During a visit to Ethiopia, Erdogan said it could prove dangerous for a volatile region. In December, Israel became the…