The Nigerian Senate has launched an investigation into claims by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, that the Nigerian government is conspiring with France to destabilize Niger’s internal security. The probe follows a motion presented by Senator Shehu Buba (Bauchi-South), Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, during plenary on Thursday….
South Korean ministries and law enforcement agencies have blocked access to DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, after the company failed to respond to a government inquiry on its data management practices. DeepSeek, which launched its R1 chatbot last month, has positioned itself as a cost-effective competitor to leading U.S. AI firms, disrupting the global…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, expired, and substandard medical products valued at ₦4.7 billion in Rivers State. The incineration took place at the Rivers State Waste Management Authority (RIWAMA) Dumpsite in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area, as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate harmful…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has announced that the enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) will begin “very soon,” according to Tokunbo Wahab, the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Food and Beverages Recyclers Alliance (FBRA) on Thursday, Wahab emphasized the state’s commitment…
Nimi Wariboko, a Professor of Social Ethics at Boston University, has expressed concern over the heightened crackdown on undocumented immigrants in the United States, which he says has created a pervasive sense of fear among Nigerians living in the country. Speaking virtually from the U.S. on the Friday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, called for increased transparency and accountability following the recent escalation of the Budget of Restoration to ₦54 trillion, attributed to reported revenue growth. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Obi pointed out that while the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyali-Ikpe, has praised the ongoing infrastructural development in Anambra State, highlighting the impressive array of projects initiated by Governor Charles Soludo, all funded without incurring debt. During a project tour in Awka on Wednesday, Dr. Onyali-Ikpe expressed her admiration for the quality…
By Ayomide Otitoju Globacom has inaugurated a new Gloworld retail outlet in Maiduguri, significantly expanding its presence in the northeast region of Nigeria. The newly opened facility aims to provide customers with a seamless and efficient service experience, featuring cutting-edge technology designed for quick service delivery and effective resolution of customer complaints. Mr. Augustine Mamuro,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Femi Adeniran, Director of Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Nigeria, has advocated for a human-centric approach to workforce transformation in light of rapid technological advancements. His comments came during a panel discussion titled “Building a Workforce for the New Era: Talent, Technology, and Transformation,” held at the 2025 Career Fair organized…
