The Trump administration announced Friday it had ordered the arrest of journalist Don Lemon over his coverage of immigration protests in Minneapolis, as President Donald Trump described a nurse shot dead by federal agents in the city as an “agitator.” Attorney General Pam Bondi said Lemon, a former CNN anchor now working independently, and several…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Rivers State Government has dismissed claims that it denied access to Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the Rivers State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Desmond Akawor, for the inauguration of the political support group for President Bola Tinubu. Akawor had alleged…
The US government entered a partial shutdown on Saturday after Congress failed to approve the 2026 budget before a midnight deadline, though disruption is expected to be limited as the House is set to vote early next week on a Senate-backed funding deal. The lapse followed stalled negotiations over new funding for the Department of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has applied to the National Industrial Court (NIC) for an order to commit striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to prison for alleged disobedience of a court directive suspending their industrial action. The application followed the workers’ decision to resume…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Labour Party has welcomed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) official recognition of its Interim National Leadership, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, describing the move as a victory for the rule of law and constitutional order. Checks on the INEC website on Friday showed that Usman has been listed as chairperson…
History will be at stake when Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday, with both players chasing milestones that underline the contrast in their careers. Separated by 16 years, the 38-year-old Djokovic and 22-year-old Alcaraz arrive at Rod Laver Arena pursuing different but equally significant achievements. Djokovic is…
Elena Rybakina claimed a dramatic Australian Open title on Saturday, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping three-set final to secure the second Grand Slam crown of her career. The fifth-seeded Kazakh prevailed 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a pulsating contest lasting two hours and 18 minutes at Rod Laver Arena, avenging her loss…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Industries Limited has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China’s XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd, aimed at strengthening infrastructure delivery, industrial capacity and green project development across Africa. The agreement provides a framework for collaboration across key sectors including mining, petrochemicals, building materials, agriculture and infrastructure construction, with both companies…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has unveiled its Gas Master Plan 2026, tagged NGMP 2026, as part of renewed efforts to reposition Nigeria’s gas sector as a driver of industrialisation, energy security, and sustainable economic growth. The unveiling, which took place at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Friday,…
