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US President Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on NATO allies, branding them “cowards”  and ”paper tigers” amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Trump’s remarks come as Iran continues to disrupt shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz corridor, which carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply. The US President slammed allied nations for failing to support efforts to secure the route, despite complaining about rising global oil prices. This is as more US Marines reportedly headed to the Middle East in a possible sign of a coming ground operation three weeks into the war.…

Edi Umoh As Confederation of African Football (CAF) ‘awarded’ the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco, the ruling has sharply divided opinions of football buffs across the world. At the explosive encounter, Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 to win the coveted trophy in January 2026, though the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) has confirmed plans to challenge the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Earlier this week, CAF annulled Senegal’s 1–0 victory in the final, citing a breach of Articles 82 and 84 following the team’s walk-off in protest of a stoppage-time penalty decision. The match was subsequently recorded…

Israel Umoh The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) says it supports the process of reviewing extant laws in the mining sector to check illegal mining in the country. President of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Ms. Rose Ndong, who stated this on Friday at a press briefing in Uyo ahead of the 262nd council meeting of the society in Uyo, on the theme: Optimizing Efficiency, Sustainability and Resilience in Natural Resources Management and Infrastructure Development, said the Federal Government has begun the process. Ndong recalled that the existing mining laws were last reviewed in 2007, noting that…

A Nigerian energy company, Sapphire and Carbuncle Energy Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nexarka Group Energy and Infrastructure Holdings in London as part of efforts to strengthen energy development and attract global investment into Nigeria’s energy sector. The agreement follows the company’s recent incorporation in the United Kingdom, marking a strategic expansion aimed at enhancing its access to international capital and technical expertise. The dual milestone reflects the company’s commitment to leveraging global partnerships to address Nigeria’s energy challenges and accelerate sustainable development across the sector. According to the company’s Managing Director/Chief Executive  Officer, Mr. Mkposong…

Agency Report Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering migration partnership, organised immigration crime, border security, and expanded business visas for UK firms operating in Nigeria. The agreements were announced in a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on its X handle on Thursday, as part of ongoing engagements during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the UK. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo was quoted as saying that the deals “reflect Nigeria’s push for a transparent, rules-based migration system that is safe, orderly and mutually beneficial,” adding that they would help…

Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom Government has denied planned sale of Ibom Power Plant, saying it is repaying $560,000 quarterly  to liquidate the $9 million Afreximbank loan secured for the Ibom Power Plant many years ago.  No administration was mentioned as the collector of the loan. Dr. Aniekan Umanah, Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Information, in a press statement on Wednesday, March 18, rebutted this in reaction to a publication by The Guide newspaper, accusing the state government of planning to sell the company. Ibom Power Company Limited was incorporated by ex-governor Victor Attah administration on January 15, 2001, as the pioneer independent…

Edi Umoh The quarter-final fixtures for the UEFA Champions League have been confirmed following the conclusion of the round of 16 matches, with eight top clubs advancing in the race for European glory. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) remain in contention after a commanding 8–2 aggregate victory over Chelsea. Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City 5–1 on aggregate for the third consecutive season. Spanish clubs are strongly represented, with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid also reaching the last eight. Barcelona thrashed Newcastle United 8–3 on aggregate, while Atlético crushed Tottenham Hotspur 7–5. Bayern Munich cruised past Atalanta 10–2, while Sporting CP produced a stunning comeback from…

Akakan Umoh The Baltimore County Court, Maryland, United States of America, has slammed $300,000 damages on Olufunke Ashekun for defaming the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) USA Incorporated and its founder, Dr Daniel Olukoya. Recall that Ashekun and MFM have been in a legal battle following her posts and campaigns on social media, which the church considered defamatory and offensive. A statement by the church on Sunday said the jury having found Ashekun guilty of “defamation and false light”, it was ruled that she pays the church compensatory damages in the sum of $250,000 and punitive damages in…

Aniefiok Christopher A University don from Akwa Ibom says ownership influence and advertisements have overwhelmed the greater public interest with essential news values relegated to the background as the highest bidders usurp the agenda – setting role of the media. A Professor of Broadcast and Media Studies at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Prof. Uwem Udo Akpan, stated this when he presented the 129th in the series of inaugural lectures of the institution held at the 1,000-capacity TETfund auditorium of the institution’s main campus, Nwaniba, Uyo, at the weekend. Akpan raising concerns over the declining independence of media practice, especially…

Edi Umoh Senegal has demanded an independent international investigation into alleged corruption after the Confederation of African Football stripped the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded the victory to Morocco in a dramatic reversal of the tournament final. The controversy stems from the final held in Rabat on January 18, when Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest after Morocco were awarded a late penalty in stoppage time. Morocco had remained on the pitch after the centre referee awarded them a controversial penalty while Senegalese players, propelled by their coach, protested by walking off…