Knights Templar Demand Apology Over Trump’s AI Christ Depiction
The Knights Templar Order has strongly condemned an AI-generated image shared by Donald Trump…
Knights Templar Demand Apology Over Trump’s AI Christ Depiction
The Knights Templar Order has strongly condemned an AI-generated image shared by Donald Trump depicting himself in a Christ-like form, describing it as “offensive and blasphemous” and demanding its immediate removal. The group issued a statement reacting to the image and called on the US president to issue a public apology to Christians worldwide….
Chibok Parents: Renew Hunt for 87 Missing Girls
Twelve years after Boko Haram militants abducted 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in Borno State, parents of the victims have called on the Nigerian government, the United Nations and the international community to renew efforts to secure the release of those still missing. In an open letter on Monday signed by Yana Galang and Zanna…
ICPC Hits El-Rufai with New Corruption Charges
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has filed an amended nine-count charge against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged fraud, abuse of office, and corruption. Counsel for the former governor, Ukpong Abang, disclosed this to journalists shortly after proceedings at the Kaduna State High Court on Monday. Abang said the…
Navy Intercepts Three Tankers, Arrests 26 in Crude Theft Crackdown
The Nigerian Navy has arrested 26 crew members and seized three motor tankers following a midnight raid in the Calabar-Akwa Ibom maritime corridor. Troops from the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, intercepted the vessels while they were reportedly siphoning crude oil from a wellhead on April 8. This operation marks one of the most…
Brent Crude Surges Past $103 on US Blockade of Iran
Global energy markets were upended on Monday as Brent crude prices jumped 8% to top $103 a barrel. The spike follows President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports. Prices surged past the psychologically critical $100 mark shortly after ceasefire talks in Islamabad collapsed over the weekend. US Central Command confirmed the…
El-Rufai Appears in Court Amid Tight Security
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, appeared at the State High Court on Monday to face corruption charges. Security operatives cordoned off the court premises and took up positions at strategic points to manage a heavy presence of spectators. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is prosecuting Mr El-Rufai…
JAMB Shifts 2026 UTME First Session Reporting Time To 7:00 a.m.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has revised the arrival time for candidates sitting the first session of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, moving the scheduled reporting time from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. In a notice issued via its official X handle on Monday, the board stated that candidates for the first…
NERC Orders Crackdown on Electricity Transmission Losses
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to slash regional power losses to 6.5% by the end of 2026. Under the new directive, which took effect today, the regulator is moving away from national averages to hold individual regions accountable for energy wasted in transit. Current data reveals…
FG Slashes Import Duties on Drugs, Rice, and Cars
The Federal Government has triggered a sharp debate across Nigeria’s industrial landscape by slashing import tariffs on 127 items. A new fiscal policy, signed by Finance Minister Wale Edun, cuts duties on essential medicines, rice, and vehicles to ease the cost of living. While the move offers immediate relief to consumers, it has drawn fire…
Naira Opens Stable as FX Gap Persists
The Nigerian Naira began the trading week with measured stability, opening at N1,358.84 per Dollar in the official market on April 13. Early volatility saw the currency touch N1,362.08 before central bank liquidity management tethered it back to its starting range. This official rate reflects the ongoing effort by monetary authorities to curb wild fluctuations…