A former senior official linked to the Central Intelligence Agency has been arrested after Federal Bureau of Investigation agents reportedly discovered hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million inside his Virginia residence. The suspect, identified as David Rush, is facing charges related to the alleged theft of public funds following an extensive investigation…
Omoyele Sowore has called for a ₦500,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers, insisting that the current economic realities in the country demand significantly better salaries for public servants and workers across essential sectors. The human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress made the statement on Wednesday while advocating improved welfare…
MTN Nigeria has announced that it remitted N878.7 billion in taxes, levies, and duties to federal and state governments in the 2025 financial year, highlighting the growing role of major corporations in supporting Nigeria’s non-oil revenue drive. The figure, disclosed in the company’s 2025 Sustainability Report, represents a 15 percent increase compared to the previous…
Meta Platforms has officially introduced paid subscription plans for its major social media platforms, marking a significant shift in the company’s business strategy as it looks to reduce its heavy dependence on advertising revenue. The announcement was made by Meta’s head of product, Naomi Gleit, in a video shared on Instagram. According to Gleit, the…
The Nigerian Presidency has pushed back against growing concerns over the country’s rising debt burden, insisting that Nigeria has not over-borrowed when compared with several other African economies, including Egypt, South Africa, and Senegal. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga made the statement in a post on X on Tuesday, amid renewed public debate over Nigeria’s debt…
Kim Keon Hee, the wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been sentenced to four years in prison after an appeals court found her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery. The ruling marks a dramatic escalation in the legal troubles surrounding the former first lady and adds to the growing political fallout…
American Airlines has announced plans to equip more than 500 aircraft with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi beginning in 2027, marking a major expansion in high-speed internet access for airline passengers. The airline revealed that the rollout will start in the first quarter of 2027 and will focus primarily on narrow-body aircraft operating domestic and short-haul international…
A new report released by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has raised fresh concerns about insecurity and religious violence in Nigeria, revealing that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across different parts of the country. The report, published in May 2026 and titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in…
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a man identified as Salifu Olije Mustapha before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kubwa, Abuja, over allegations of impersonation and fraud. According to the anti-graft agency, Mustapha was accused of falsely presenting himself as an operative of the EFCC and allegedly using the fake identity to…
Sweden has officially approved a new law banning marriages between cousins and several other close relatives as part of a broader effort to address honor-related oppression, forced unions, and domestic abuse linked to family pressure. The decision was unanimously passed by the Swedish parliament, marking a significant shift in the country’s marriage laws and social…
