The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced a statewide ban on the mobile phone movie download business, prohibiting the distribution of films and video content through mobile devices across all 44 local government areas of the state. The decision, according to the board, is part of ongoing efforts to uphold public morality, promote good conduct…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦2.550 trillion among the Federal Government, the 36 state governments and the 774 local government councils as revenue allocation for June 2026. The distribution was approved during the committee’s July 2026 meeting held in Abuja. The Director of the Office of the Accountant General…
Social media platform X has unveiled a major update to its creator revenue-sharing program, introducing a more advanced system designed to identify stolen content and ensure that original creators receive the earnings they deserve. The move marks another step in X’s efforts to improve content authenticity while cracking down on users who exploit the platform’s…
Wall Street came under pressure on Monday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following President Donald Trump’s decision to reinstate the United States blockade of Iranian ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move sparked fresh concerns about global energy supplies, sending oil prices higher and weighing on major…
Malaysia has reaffirmed its longstanding policy of not recognizing Israel, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declaring that any Israeli national found in the country will be deported immediately. The statement was made on Wednesday as Malaysian authorities investigate allegations that an Israeli citizen may have been involved in the operations of a private residential community…
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, raising the base rate from 2.50 percent to 2.75 percent in its first monetary policy tightening since January 2023. The decision, announced after the central bank’s Monetary Policy Board meeting on July 16, 2026, comes as South Korea grapples with…
Nicaragua has officially severed diplomatic relations with Italy, escalating a decades-long dispute over the extradition of former Red Brigades member Alessio Casimirri, who has lived in the Central American country for more than four decades. The Nicaraguan government announced the decision on Thursday through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that the move was prompted…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets valued at more than N8.9 billion linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu, handing them over to the Federal Government. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, July 16, 2026, followed an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment that seeks to withhold 100 percent of U.S. assistance to Nigeria until the Nigerian government meets specific conditions aimed at addressing violence and ensuring greater accountability for attacks, particularly those affecting Christian communities. The amendment, sponsored by Congressman Gregory Steube, was adopted through a voice…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully concluded the emergency evacuation of Nigerians affected by the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, bringing home more than 1,500 citizens through a series of government-sponsored flights. The final evacuation flight arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday, carrying 308 Nigerian returnees…
