Iran’s military chief has warned that the country will not tolerate threats from external powers, following expressions of support by the United States and Israel for ongoing anti-government protests. Speaking on Wednesday, the commander of the Iranian army, General Amir Hatami, said Iran viewed the escalation of hostile rhetoric against the country as a direct…
By Ayomide Otitoju Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) recorded modest operational improvements in the third quarter of 2025, with tariff collection efficiency rising to 80.7 per cent, according to the latest report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The regulator said the 4.63 percentage point increase in collection efficiency reflects gradual gains in revenue…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside two other defendants, in the sum of ₦500 million. In his ruling, Justice Nwite ordered that each defendant must produce two sureties who own landed…
By Ayomide Otitoju APO Group, a leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has congratulated its clients and partners named on New African magazine’s 2025 “100 Most Influential Africans” list. Among those recognised are Afreximbank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa Finance Corporation, the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, the Africa Centres for…
By Ayomide Otitoju TECNO Mobile, in collaboration with TikTok Live and CAF, held the TECNO Glory Night Awards, honoring pan-African Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) whose creativity was amplified through TECNO AI. The event coincided with the launch of TECNO’s “Power Your Moment” campaign during AFCON, which inspired a surge of innovative content across the continent….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government has dismissed claims of impropriety in the award of a contract for the construction of gates at General Hospital, Okpoko, and Specialist Hospital, Fegge, following a report by Sahara Reporters. In a statement released by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the government clarified that the contract…
By Ayomide Otitou US forces killed a total of 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel during a weekend operation to capture former President Nicolás Maduro, according to official figures released Tuesday by Caracas and Havana. Venezuela’s military confirmed that 23 of its service members died in Saturday’s raids, which resulted in Maduro’s ouster. An official…
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned recent US air strikes on Venezuela and the seizure of the country’s leader, saying the actions undermined a core principle of international law. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, said states must not threaten or use…
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on Tuesday moved to consolidate control of government amid pressure from Washington to grant access to the country’s vast oil reserves, while also seeking to retain the loyalty of supporters of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez, 56, a former vice president, was sworn in as acting president on Monday, the…
