By Obinna Uballa The iPhone 17 went on sale globally on Friday, drawing long lines from Beijing to Singapore as Apple launched its latest flagship amid fierce competition in China and lingering doubts over its artificial intelligence strategy. In Beijing, eager buyers camped overnight outside Apple’s flagship store in Sanlitun, CNBC reported. Liu, the first…
By Abiola Olawale A Nigerian national living in the United Kingdom (UK), identified as Farouk Adekunle Adepoju, has been arrested and is facing extradition to the United States for allegedly hacking into a Pennsylvania university's systems. According to federal prosecutors, Adepoju was also accused of allegedly siphoning more than $235,000 through sophisticated wire fraud tactics.…
By Abiola Olawale The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, owned by Africa's richest man and business mogul, Aliko Dangote, has announced the suspension of all self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products, effective September 18, 2025. The development means Dangote Refinery has halted sales to unregistered marketers, whether they buy directly from its depot or…
By Abiola Olawale Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has been welcomed by a massive crowd as he touched down at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Friday. The governor, who arrived in the state for the first time after the end of the emergency rule, was greeted by waves of ecstatic supporters waving placards…
By Obinna Uballa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is mourning the sudden death of its Cross River State Commander, Chief Narcotics Officer Ogbonna Uzoma, who was found lifeless in his hotel room in Calabar on Thursday. Director of Media and Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the incident in a statement…
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has said that 91 Chibok schoolgirls remain in captivity or are still missing, 10 years after their abduction. CEDAW also reported that many survivors continue to endure trauma and social stigma, with little to no access to adequate support services. The findings were published…
By Obinna Uballa United States President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly clashed on Thursday over Britain’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state, exposing one of the few points of division during Trump’s high-profile state visit to the United Kingdom. Speaking at a joint press conference in London after bilateral talks, Trump…
By Abiola Olawale In a moment marking the end of emergency rule in Rivers State, Sole Administrator Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) bid his final farewell, officially handing over power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. Ibas said his goodbye during a statewide broadcast on Thursday. The development comes after President Bola Tinubu lifted…
By Abiola Olawale In a display of pomp and pageantry, King Charles III extended a high royal welcome to United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The New Diplomat reports that the event was held at the iconic Windsor Castle. It was gathered that the royal reception…