A fast-moving wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, rapidly consuming hillsides near Castaic Lake and prompting widespread evacuation orders in a region already reeling from the devastation of recent massive blazes. Within two hours, the fire spread across 3,400 acres (1,400 hectares), fueled by fierce, dry Santa Ana winds that propelled smoke…
Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has been released from a United Kingdom prison and has returned to Nigeria. A source who spoke to Channels Television on condition of anonymity confirmed that Mrs. Ekweremadu, who had been sentenced to five years in prison by a UK court for her involvement…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the devastating impact of security challenges on Zamfara communities. He highlighted how the insecurity has disrupted agricultural production, exacerbating hunger and poverty in the agrarian state. Obi’s message was delivered during a condolence visit to…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has tasked the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, with coordinating negotiations to facilitate the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, a key area in the Niger Delta. The President issued the directive on Tuesday while hosting Ogoni leaders, including Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, at the Presidential Villa…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the N8 billion earmarked in the 2025 federal budget to educate Nigerians on the importance of paying electricity bills, describing it as “absurd.” In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC expressed concern over the allocation, citing…
Prince Harry’s highly anticipated trial against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN) will commence on Tuesday, marking the culmination of years of legal battles. The Duke of Sussex accuses the publisher of The Sun and the defunct News of the World of unlawful information gathering, allegedly carried out by private investigators more than a decade…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cast doubt on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to NATO and European security, raising concerns about his stance during an address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. “Will President Trump even notice Europe? Does he see NATO as necessary? And will he respect EU institutions?” Zelensky…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦965 to ₦990 per litre in Abuja, with similar adjustments implemented across the country. In Lagos, the price rose from ₦925 to ₦960 per litre, according to checks conducted at…
Late Saturday, TikTok abruptly cut off access for users in the United States, just hours before a federal ban on the app officially took effect. The decision followed months of legal battles, with President-elect Donald Trump promising to explore reinstating the platform after his inauguration. A Sudden Shutdown “A law banning TikTok has been enacted…
