Full List Of Senior DIGs Expected to Retire Following Tunji Disu’s Appointment as Acting IGP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday approved the appointment of Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun from the top position in the Nigeria Police Force. Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023 for a four-year tenure, tendered his resignation citing family reasons. His exit came a year […]
El-Rufai’s Arraignment Stalled as DSS Fails to Produce Him in Court
Ahmed Yusuf, Abuja The arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over allegations of unlawfully intercepting the phone communication of the Nuhu Ribadu, was on Wednesday stalled following the failure of the Department of State Services (DSS) to produce him before the Federal High Court. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the case till April 23, […]
Honda Suspends Guadalajara Plant After El Mencho’s Death Triggers Cartel Violence
Japanese automaker Honda has temporarily suspended operations at its manufacturing plant in Guadalajara, following a wave of cartel violence sparked by the killing of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, widely known as El Mencho. The 59-year-old leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was killed during a military operation in western Mexico. Authorities confirmed […]
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Rebuts Trump’s State of the Union, Targets Affordability Crisis
Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic Party’s official response to Donald Trump following his State of the Union address, sharply challenging his economic record and immigration policies. Speaking from Colonial Williamsburg, Spanberger framed her rebuttal around a central question: Are Americans better off under Trump’s second term? Her answer was unequivocal — no. Democrats Focus on […]
Threat of Renewed Violence Looms After Mexican Cartel Rampage
Guadalajara, Mexico — A tense calm has settled over the western Mexican state of Jalisco following a violent rampage by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in retaliation for the killing of its powerful leader, Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera. Burnt-out vehicles, ransacked stores, and charred patches of asphalt now scar the streets of Guadalajara and other […]
EU Tightens Border Checks on Chinese Baby Milk Ingredient After Contamination Scare
The European Union has introduced stricter border controls on imports of arachidonic acid oil from China following a major infant formula contamination scare linked to the toxin cereulide. According to a notice published by the European Commission in its Official Journal, consignments of arachidonic acid oil entering the EU must now be accompanied by an […]
Trump Sues New Jersey Over Immigration Order Limiting Federal Agents
The administration of former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the State of New Jersey, challenging a new executive order that restricts where federal immigration agents can operate. The legal action, announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Justice, targets Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill. Her recent executive order bars federal immigration officers from […]
Robert Carradine Dies at 71: Revenge of the Nerds Star Remembered for His Hollywood Legacy
Veteran American actor Robert Carradine has died at the age of 71 following a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder. His family confirmed his passing, describing him as a gifted, compassionate soul whose story highlights the importance of addressing mental health stigma. Carradine was best known for his unforgettable role as Lewis Skolnick in the […]
Gunmen Attack ADC Secretariat, Oyegun’s Residence in Benin — Obi, Oyegun Escape Assassination Attempt
By Michael Obaze, Benin Tension enveloped Benin City, Edo State, yesterday, as gunmen attacked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat and the residence of former Edo State governor, John Odigie-Oyegun, shortly after a political meeting attended by Peter Obi and other opposition leaders. The attack occurred minutes after the ADC leadership, including Obi, received former […]
RMD Returns in The Black Book: Old Scores as Nicky Weinstock Joins Editi Effiong’s Global Sequel
Nollywood is gearing up for another major cinematic moment as Editi Effiong officially announces The Black Book: Old Scores, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2023 Netflix hit, The Black Book. The original film became a global success story, ranking in Netflix’s Top 10 across 69 countries and earning over 20 million views. Now, Effiong […]