Trump signs Executive Order to end birthright citizenship

United States President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship — a right guaranteed by the US Constitution and affirmed by the Supreme Court more than 125 years ago. On Monday, Trump issued a blitz of executive actions to start reshaping federal immigration and border policy, many of which are […]

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Trump pardons 1,500 Capitol rioters

US President Donald Trump granted pardons on Monday to more than 1,500 of his supporters who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, in a bid to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump, just hours after taking office, also ordered that all pending criminal cases against Capitol riot defendants be dropped. Among those […]

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Osimhen tops Arsenal’s January wishlist

Arsenal have joined Premier League rivals and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, with the Gunners exploring a January move for the Galatasaray loanee. According to transfer expert Pete O’Rourke, Arsenal are exploring a move for the Nigeria international “as they look to bolster their attacking options before the close of […]

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50% telecoms tariff hike: Nigerians to drag FG to court ​

Nigerians have vowed to drag the federal government to court over approval of a 50 percent increase in calls, data, and other telecommunication tariffs. In an instant multiplier effect, Point of Sales Operators have hinted at plans to increase their service charges. The President of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers, Adeolu Ogunbanjo and the […]

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Notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, eight others killed

A notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, an ally of Ado Aleiro is dead. Na’ballo, a high profile bandit with a history of terrorizing communities, was killed during a clash with troops. He was reportedly based in the eastern Takulawa, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State from where he coordinated criminal activities. Zagazola Makama, a […]

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NLC faults fresh petrol price hike, says FG insensitive

The Nigeria Labour Congress has frowned on the recent hike in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, describing it as the height of insensitivity against the masses. Senior NLC officials disclosed this in separate interviews with our correspondents on Sunday, as oil marketers refuted being blamed for the recent hike in […]

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Bitcoin hits record above $109,000 awaiting Trump

Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to deregulate the cryptocurrency sector, prepares to be sworn in as US president. Bitcoin reached an all-time peak of $109,241 ahead of Trump’s inauguration ceremony, before falling back to $107,765 at around 0740 GMT. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency has […]

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