A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has discharged popular nightlife entrepreneur Mike Nwalie, widely known as Pretty Mike, along with his club supervisor, Joachim Hillary, after ruling that the case brought against them lacked sufficient evidence. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa held that the prosecution, led by the National Drug Law Enforcement…
An American livestreamer known online as Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea after a series of controversial actions that sparked public outrage and legal consequences. The 25-year-old, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, was found guilty by the Seoul Western District Court on multiple charges, including public…
In a powerful show of compassion and solidarity, Joshua Selman, founder of Eternity Network International, widely known as Koinonia Global, has donated over N200 million in cash and relief materials to victims of the recent attacks in Plateau State. The donation was announced during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Jos, where the…
Japanese oil refiners are increasingly sourcing crude from Nigeria as supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Iran war continue to reshape global energy flows. The shift highlights both Nigeria’s growing relevance in the international oil market and the immediate challenges countries like Japan face in reducing dependence on Middle Eastern crude. According to data from…
Tensions between the White House and the U.S. central bank have escalated, as Donald Trump signaled he could move to remove Jerome Powell if the current Federal Reserve chair does not step aside following the appointment of a successor. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump stated that Powell would have to be dismissed if he remains in…
Nigeria’s currency recorded a notable gain at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday, appreciating to N1,348 against the U.S. dollar. The latest movement reflects a shift in global currency dynamics, as the dollar continues to weaken across international markets. Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that the naira’s appreciation comes at…
Nigeria’s crude oil production showed a modest rebound in March 2026, offering a glimmer of improvement for Africa’s largest oil producer. However, the country still fell short of its production quota set by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, highlighting ongoing challenges within the sector. According to the latest Monthly Oil Market Report released by…
The United States is reportedly preparing to send thousands of additional troops to the Middle East in the coming days, according to a report by The Washington Post. While the exact number of personnel remains unclear, the move signals a potential escalation in Washington’s strategy toward Iran, even as Donald Trump maintains that the conflict…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of a defence cooperation agreement with Israel, signaling a notable shift in relations between the two traditionally close partners as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a wine fair in Verona, Meloni said…
President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned the newly built corporate headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service in Abuja, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing tax system restructuring. The inauguration event also signaled the formal transition from the former Federal Inland Revenue Service to the newly restructured Nigeria Revenue Service, a move aimed at…
