Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to engage in peace talks with Russia and finalize a U.S. minerals agreement, days after a high-profile dispute between the two leaders. Speaking before Congress on Tuesday, Trump read excerpts from what he described as a letter from Zelensky. “Ukraine…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over allegations of misappropriating ₦700 billion during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. Emmanuel was detained on Tuesday after honoring an EFCC invitation to respond to allegations of money laundering and fund diversion, which were filed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Globacom, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications providers, has announced a 200% value-back offer on every MiFi device purchased at Gloworld outlets across the country. In a statement, the company disclosed that the offer is available to new MiFi customers who register with a new Glo SIM. The MiFi device is priced at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the results of the recent state governorship election. The three-member panel, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, made the decision after legal counsels for all parties involved presented…
By Ayomide Otitoju More than 60% of manufacturing companies in Nigeria have been forced to disconnect from the national grid due to unreliable power supply, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed during the launch of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Adelabu explained that many manufacturers have resorted to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak sharply criticized the increasing involvement of Big Tech companies in US politics, stating that tech moguls like Elon Musk have too much sway in public life. Speaking at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Tuesday, Wozniak expressed concerns over the growing power of technology giants. “Technology companies…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of music duo P-Square, over allegations of theft involving $1 million and £34,537.59. Justice Rahman Oshodi ruled that Okoye be held at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his…
Inter Milan and AC Milan’s long-standing bid for a new stadium on the site of the iconic San Siro received a major boost on Tuesday, as Milan’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, signaled his willingness to sell the venue to the clubs before the summer. Speaking to radio station RTL 102.5, Sala said he expected to receive…
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after suffering two episodes of acute respiratory failure due to pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday. The pontiff, who was admitted on February 14 with bronchitis, has since developed complications that sparked global concern about his health. According to a Vatican statement, Francis…
