By Ayomide Otitoju Hungary has announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), aligning with Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s stance against the tribunal’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The announcement on Thursday coincided with Netanyahu’s visit to Budapest, marking his first trip to Europe since 2023. The Israeli leader,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to international airlines over the deportation of Nigerian passengers after partial completion of their journeys. In a statement on Thursday, NCAA Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, Michael Achimugu, condemned the practice, citing its negative impact on passengers and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Ministry of Works has ordered the immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos following severe gridlock that left millions of commuters stranded on Wednesday. In a statement, Federal Controller of Works O.I. Kesha confirmed that Minister of Works David Umahi issued the directive, reversing an earlier closure for planned rehabilitation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, citing failure to meet constitutional requirements. In a statement on Thursday, INEC clarified that the petition did not satisfy the provisions of Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). “The petition…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a widely circulated message on WhatsApp falsely claiming that it is introducing N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes as part of a cash transaction reform. The misleading circular, purportedly from the apex bank, read: “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially announced the introduction of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has increased the pump price of petrol to N925 per litre in Lagos and N950 per litre in Abuja, following initial hesitation. Effective April 2, 2025, the new pricing represents a N65 increase from the previous N860 per litre in Lagos and a N70 increase…
The European Union has announced plans to implement countermeasures in response to new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, while remaining open to negotiations. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking on Thursday during a summit with Central Asian leaders in Uzbekistan, described Trump’s decision as a “major blow to businesses and consumers…
By Ayomide Otitoju Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rival, Asue Ighodalo, urging him to set aside political differences and work together for the state’s progress. Following the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s ruling affirming his victory, Okpebholo called on all citizens, including the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Bank has approved $1.08 billion in concessional financing to support education, nutrition, and economic resilience in Nigeria. The approved projects include $500 million in additional financing for the Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme, $80 million for the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRIN 2.0) initiative, and…
