US Court Blocks Mail Delivery Of Abortion Pill
Access to one of the most widely used abortion medications in the United States…
US Court Blocks Mail Delivery Of Abortion Pill
Access to one of the most widely used abortion medications in the United States has been disrupted after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked its delivery by mail, setting off a fresh legal and political battle over reproductive rights. The ruling, issued on Friday by the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, requires that…
US Court Convicts Ten Nigerians for $215m Fraud
Ten Nigerians face lengthy prison spells after a federal court in Ohio dismantled an international hacking ring. The group stole $215 million from over 1,000 victims across 19 countries. They specialised in “business email compromise,” a digital heist that relies more on social engineering than complex coding. The scheme targeted businesses by intercepting internal communications…
Nigerians Consume Record 4bn Gigabytes in Q1 2026
Nigerians consumed over four billion gigabytes of internet data in the first quarter of 2026, setting a new national record as the country’s economy shifts decisively online. Data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows consumption hit 4.06 million terabytes between January and March. This marks a significant jump from the previous high of 3.86…
Slot: Salah Back Before Season Ends
Uncertainty over Mohamed Salah’s final appearance at Anfield has eased after Arne Slot confirmed the forward is expected to return before the end of the season, following what the club described as a minor injury. Salah, 33, was forced off during Liverpool’s 3–1 home victory against Crystal Palace, raising concerns he might have played…
INEC, Stakeholders Clash Over Tech Role In 2027 Elections
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has restated its constitutional control over the collation and declaration of election results ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that emerging digital tools must not distort or weaken its mandate. Independent National Electoral Commission made the position clear in Abuja during the launch of the Situation Room Electoral Accountability Tracker,…
INEC Restores Mark and Aregbesola to ADC Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission has reinstated David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as the top leaders of the African Democratic Congress. This swift reversal follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down a previous order to freeze the party’s leadership hierarchy. Within twenty-four hours of the apex court’s decision, the commission updated its website to…
UN Report: AI Deepfakes, Harassment Silence Nigeria’s Women Reporters
Rising digital threats against women journalists are colliding with modest gains in Nigeria’s press freedom standing, exposing a widening gap between online safety and broader media conditions ahead of World Press Freedom Day. A new report by UN Women shows that online violence targeting women journalists has doubled since 2020, with nearly one in four…
INEC Revises ADC Records After Apex Court Intervention
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has updated its official records to reflect a shift in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress, reinstating David Mark as National Chairman following a decisive intervention by the Supreme Court. A review of the Independent National Electoral Commission database shows Mark now listed as chairman, alongside Rauf Aregbesola as National…
TUC Links Naira Stability To Real Value Of Minimum Wage
Nigeria’s Workers’ Day observance has reopened debate on the real value of wages, with labour leaders warning that salary increases alone cannot shield workers from deepening economic pressure without currency stability. The President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Festus Osifo, said the Federal Government must address what he described as the undervaluation…
Momodu Dismisses VP Rumours, Backs ADC Candidates
Media entrepreneur and publisher Dele Momodu has publicly dismissed claims linking him to a vice-presidential bid alongside Atiku Abubakar, stating he has no intention of contesting in any future election. The clarification, shared via his Facebook page on Thursday, comes amid circulating posters suggesting a potential joint ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections….