July 24, 2025
DisCos Shun States in Escalating Tariff Showdown
The ongoing power sector dispute between Nigerian electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and state governments has intensified as DisCos reject negotiations with states over electricity tariffs. The standoff, which stems from the recent tariff cut for Band A customers in Enugu State, has raised concerns about the stability of the country’s power market. On Wednesday, commissioners […]
Court Strikes Out N12.3bn EFCC Case Against Honeywell Chairman, Otudeko
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has officially struck out the N12.3 billion fraud charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Dr. Oba Otudeko, and three other defendants. Presiding over the case, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke ruled to discontinue the matter following the confirmation by the […]
US Court Orders Abrego Garcia’s Release, Bar His Deportation
A United States(US) judge has blocked immigration authorities from immediately detaining and deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia upon his release from jail. The decision was part of a one-two punch on Wednesday, as two courts weighed in on the Maryland father’s fate. Abrego Garcia was catapulted into the national spotlight in March after the administration of […]
EU and US Edge Closer to Trade Deal as Tariff Deadline Looms
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that negotiations between the European Union(EU) and the United States(US) over a long-running trade dispute are making progress. Speaking in Berlin on Wednesday ahead of a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron, Merz said, “We have been hearing in the last few minutes that there could possibly be decisions,” […]
Trump Can Remove Democrats from Safety Panel- Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump can remove three Democratic members of a consumer safety watchdog, handing him a win in his efforts to concentrate more power in the hands of the executive. The court’s decision allows Trump to boot three members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission appointed by […]
Zelensky Promises New Bill Amid Pressure Over Anti corruption Law
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has promised to introduce new legislation amid continuing protests and international criticism over a law passed earlier this week that critics say undermines Ukraine’s fight against corruption. The controversial law, passed on Tuesday, places the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) under the direct […]
Israeli Parliament Approves Motion on West Bank Annexation
Israel’s parliament has approved a symbolic measure calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank. Knesset lawmakers voted 71-13 in favour of the motion on Wednesday, a non-binding vote which calls for “applying Israeli sovereignty to Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley” – the Israeli terms for the area. The motion, advanced by Prime […]
Trump Administration Unveils Wide-Ranging AI Action Plan
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has unveiled its new artificial intelligence(AI) action plan, which includes a strategy it says will boost the US standing in AI as it competes with China for dominance in the rapidly growing sector. The White House released the 25-page “America’s AI Action Plan” on Wednesday. It includes […]
FG Releases 2025 Common Entrance, FGA Suleja Results
The Federal Government has announced the release of the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) across the 110 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide. The results were released alongside those of the entrance examination into the prestigious Federal Government Academy (FGA), Suleja — a specialized institution for gifted […]
Bayelsa Govt Sets Up Panel to Resolve Otakeme Crisis
The Bayelsa State Government has inaugurated a six-member committee tasked with investigating the prolonged intra-communal crisis in Otakeme community, located in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. The move is aimed at restoring lasting peace and social harmony to the troubled area. The committee was constituted by the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, during […]