US President, Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face overwhelming military action, as the intensifying conflict entered a new phase marked by downed aircraft, widening regional strikes, and mounting fears over nuclear safety. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that hell would be let loose if Tehran failed to comply within the deadline, referencing earlier threats to target Iran’s energy infrastructure. The ultimatum followed a series of shifting deadlines and mixed signals from Washington, oscillating between threats of force and claims of ongoing diplomatic engagement. Trump’s demand that…
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Relationship expert Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has insisted she has no apology to anyone over her controversial breast cancer claim. Okoro made the remarks in an interview with social media influencer Egungun of Lagos, posted on Saturday, where she also denied claims of a stage four diagnosis and admitted raising only N13million in public donations. According to her, “I think I’m not a doctor and maybe I just passed the message that a doctor gave to me; so why should i apologise.” Okoro attributed the stage four claim to a possible miscommunication. “Maybe it’s miscommunication because that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to clear long-standing debts owed to power generation companies (Gencos) and gas suppliers (Gascos), in a bid to ease Nigeria’s persistent electricity sector liquidity crisis. According to the presidency, the approval followed a final verification of obligations accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025 under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. Officials say the intervention will boost cash flow across the electricity market, enabling Gencos and gas suppliers to recover from years of delayed payments that have undermined generation capacity and weakened overall system performance. The sector’s financial…
LAGOS The opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of laying landmines to stop it from fielding candidates in the 2027 polls. The ADC through its youth arm also gave a 72-hour ultimatum to the electoral umpire to reverse its non-recognition of the Senator David Mark-led National Executive Committee, NEC, of the party or face nationwide protests. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC alleged that deliberate administrative landmines are being laid by INEC to prevent the party from fielding candidates in the upcoming general elections. The party stated…
Iran’s clerical establishment has moved swiftly to install a new Supreme Leader following the death of long-time leader Ali Khamenei, with the Assembly of Experts announcing the selection of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, for the powerful position. State media reported that the decision was reached on Sunday after a vote by the Assembly of Experts, the constitutional body responsible for choosing the country’s highest political and religious authority. The assembly described the outcome as decisive and urged the public to rally around the new leadership. In a statement distributed through official media channels, the body called on Iranians to maintain…
A socio-political group in Ogun State, Grassroots Network for Development, GND, on Sunday endorsed Muraina Olatunji Banjoko, popularly known as Threeco, as its preferred candidate for the Ogun Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by community leaders, youth representatives and women groups drawn from across the six local government areas that make up the Ogun Central Senatorial District. Speaking at the gathering, the leader of the group, Hon. Yemi Ibigbemi, said the decision to support Banjoko followed extensive consultations with members and key stakeholders in the district. According…
An aspirant for the Ogun Central senatorial district in the forthcoming 2027 elections, Muraina Banjoko, on Wednesday applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the 2022 repeal and enactment electoral bill into law. Banjoko described the legislation as a bold and progressive step that will and restore credibility to the electoral process and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions. President Tinubu yesterday signed the controversial bill into law in the presence of his staff and the principal officers of the national assembly following weeks of altercation over clause 60 which contained provisions for manual transmission of election results from the polling unit…
Enzo Fernandez’s stoppage-time winner capped Chelsea’s thrilling fightback from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 in a dramatic London derby on Saturday. Liam Rosenior’s side trailed to first-half goals from Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville at Stamford Bridge. But Chelsea ignored the half-time jeers from their angry fans, staging a brilliant revival after the break. Joao Pedro reduced the deficit before Marc Cucurella headed the equaliser. For the first time in the Premier League era, Chelsea came from two down at half-time to win thanks to their captain as Fernandez netted in stoppage-time. West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo was…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has reminded Nigerians of new tax law requirements mandating employers to file annual returns by January 31 and individuals by March 31. Speaking during a webinar for finance and HR professionals, Oyedele noted that compliance remains very low, with fewer than 5% of taxpayers filing returns in some states. He stressed that employees must still file self-assessment returns even if their employers deduct taxes. Oyedele also clarified that the much-debated “power of substitution” in tax law—allowing authorities to assess and recover taxes based on available intelligence—is…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has strongly denied reports suggesting that its National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, engaged in negotiations to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Contrary to speculation, the party insists that Kwankwaso never held discussions with President Bola Tinubu or made any demands regarding a possible defection. The rumors gained traction following the defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to the APC, with some commentators alleging that Kwankwaso’s supposed “high demands” created friction within the NNPP. Baba Yusuf, Group CEO of Global Investment and Trade Company, had told Arise TV that Kwankwaso “overreached”…