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…
By Obinna Uballa The Lagos State Police Command has cleared the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, of any wrongdoing following public uproar over a viral video in which he was seen holding what appeared to be a firearm during a church service. In a statement on Wednesday, the Lagos State…
By Obinna Uballa Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has nominated four additional candidates for consideration to as commissioners to join the State Executive Council, bringing the total number of nominees and appointees so far to 26. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Umar Musa Ikhilor, listed the nominees as Dr. Jerry…
Culprits Apprehended By Abiola Olawale Saudi Arabian authorities have released three innocent Nigerian pilgrims who were detained in Jeddah for over four weeks on allegations of drug trafficking. The pilgrims, who were in the Kingdom for the lesser Hajj (Umrah), were said to be victims of what has been described as a sophisticated drug syndicate…
By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, after his annual working vacation in Europe. The Nigerian President's plane touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 8:30 pm Nigerian time. His return marked the end of a 10-day vacation in France. This was confirmed in a…
The first cargo of Nigerian gasoline produced at the Dangote refinery has reportedly arrived at its destination in the United States. Reuters, citing unnamed sources in the know and ship-tracking data, said the gasoline cargo was arranged by Sunoco and commodity trader Vitol. VesselFinder reported that Gemini Pearl, a Panama-flagged oil product carrier, was currently…
By Abiola Olawale A fierce fire gutted the United Bank for Africa (UBA) branch on Lagos Island on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The blaze, which was said to have originated in the building's basement, spread rapidly across multiple floors, filling the air with thick smoke and flames visible from afar. Videos circulating on social media…