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A tourist submarine sank near Hurghada, Egypt, raising fears of multiple casualties. The vessel, owned by Sindbad Submarines, carried 45 passengers, all identified as Russian nationals by their embassy. Rescue teams saved 29 people and rushed them to hospitals for treatment. However, conflicting reports exist about the number of deaths. While some sources report six…
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Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of the late former Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away at 42. Reports confirm that she died in the early hours of Thursday, March 27, in the United Kingdom. Until her death, Bisola worked as the Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu.…
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Hamas has announced that Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua, one of its senior spokesmen, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The attack took place in Jabalia, a northern Gaza area, early on March 27, 2025. His tent shelter was reportedly hit during the strike. The conflict in Gaza has intensified in recent days. Israeli airstrikes have caused heavy…
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President Donald Trump has suggested lowering tariffs on Chinese goods to push forward the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations. ByteDance, the app’s parent company, must sell its U.S. assets by April 5 or face a ban. Trump said China’s approval is crucial. Therefore, reducing tariffs could encourage cooperation. He also hinted at extending the deadline…
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President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars and specific auto parts. The new policy, set to take effect on April 2, aims to boost U.S. car manufacturing by encouraging automakers to produce vehicles domestically. As a result, all imported cars and select auto components will be subject to this tax.…
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U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss Ukraine but failed to reach a ceasefire agreement. The talks lasted over 12 hours, yet negotiators could not find common ground. After the meeting, neither side released an official statement. The discussions focused on security issues, mainly protecting commercial ships in the Black Sea. Both…
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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s case. He made this decision on March 25, 2025, after a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The case will now be reassigned to another judge. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had challenged her six-month suspension from the Senate. On March 4,…
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Reports indicate an explosion recently hit the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the region’s safety of oil and gas infrastructure. This explosion follows a similar incident on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area. As a result, many…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu. The group is challenging the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and state lawmakers. SERAP filed the lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja. They argue that the president’s decision violates the Constitution. Background President Tinubu declared…
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A Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has allowed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Earlier, the court stopped INEC from acting on the petition submitted by her constituents. Now, it has reversed that decision, giving the commission the green light to move forward. Residents…