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US President Donald Trump reignited controversy by joking about serving a constitutionally prohibited third term while taking aim at the media during the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington. The annual event, held on Friday at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, took place three months after it was postponed following an alleged assassination attempt that forced Trump’s evacuation. Opening his remarks on a conciliatory note, Trump reflected on the April incident, telling guests: “The show must go on.” However, the speech soon shifted to familiar attacks on the press and his political rivals. Trump mocked journalists attending the gala, describing…

Channels TV’s Inside Sources host and former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has said President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar both face long-standing corruption allegations that are unlikely to give either side a decisive advantage as political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election gather momentum. Speaking recently on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, Akande argued that attempts by supporters of either politician to weaponize past corruption allegations would have limited political impact because both men have been subjected to years of public scrutiny. According to him, neither camp can convincingly claim the moral high ground on issues relating…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of fabricating allegations against him to give political advantage to his “kinsman” ahead of the 2027 general election. The response follows Obasanjo’s claim that Atiku gave the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba, ₦5 million to initiate impeachment proceedings against him during his first term in office. Obasanjo made the allegation while recounting political events leading up to the 2003 general election. According to him, Atiku held a private meeting with Na’Abba and persuaded him that he should serve only one term as president before…

The United States, US Mission in Nigeria has announced fresh job openings, inviting qualified candidates to apply for a range of available positions. In a public notice shared on its official channels, the mission encouraged interested applicants to visit its Job Opportunities page to explore the latest vacancies and complete their applications online. “The U.S Mission Nigeria is hiring for new job openings, and we’re inviting qualified candidates to apply,” the mission said. It also urged members of the public to share the opportunity with others who may be suitable for the available roles. Interested candidates can view the current…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has stepped up efforts to tackle human rights abuses and strengthen internal accountability with plans to upgrade its Complaint Response Unit (CRU), the Force’s digital platform for receiving, tracking and resolving complaints against police officers. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, in Abuja, where he also called for closer collaboration with the media to improve public awareness of ongoing police reforms. Describing the visit as part of his familiarisation tour since assuming office, Edem said the CRU…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured a court order temporarily halting parliamentary impeachment proceedings linked to the controversial Phala Phala cash scandal. The Western Cape High Court ruled on Friday in favour of Ramaphosa’s application to suspend the work of a parliamentary impeachment committee until the court determines his challenge to a November 2022 independent panel report. Judge Andre le Grange ordered that, pending the outcome of the review application, Parliament must not proceed with a public impeachment hearing. The panel had concluded that Ramaphosa “may have committed” serious constitutional violations and misconduct over the handling of a large…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar have reignited their long-running political rivalry, exchanging fresh accusations over an alleged impeachment plot and the controversial third-term debate as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election gather pace. Obasanjo alleged that Atiku gave the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba, ₦5 million to initiate impeachment proceedings against him during his first term in office. The former president made the claim while responding to remarks by former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba on events leading to the 2003 general election. Obasanjo alleged that the impeachment…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of batch number DFG4606A of Sporidex Suspension 125 mg/5 ml. Sporidex Suspension is an antibiotic containing cephalexin, commonly prescribed for children to treat bacterial infections affecting the throat, ears, skin, bones, teeth, urinary bladder, and kidneys. In a recent statement, NAFDAC said Ranbaxy Nigeria Ltd, a Sun Pharma company and the marketing authorisation holder of the drug, initiated the voluntary recall after detecting an impurity that exceeded approved specifications. The agency noted that the presence of the impurity compromises the product’s quality, safety, and stability.…

Transport fares have increased in parts of the country as petrol prices climbed to as high as N1,400 per litre following a fresh surge in global crude oil prices. The latest increase comes as Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed to $92.71 per barrel amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, triggering higher ex-depot and pump prices across the country. Fresh loading data obtained from petroleum marketers showed increases in ex-depot prices across Lagos, Warri and Calabar. In Lagos, A.A. Rano raised its ex-depot price from N1,275 to N1,279 per litre,…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that sub-Saharan Africa could miss out on the economic benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) unless governments close persistent gaps in electricity supply, internet connectivity and digital skills. In its departmental paper, titled ‘Unlocking the Potential: AI in Sub-Saharan Africa,’ released on Tuesday, the IMF said AI could increase the region’s economic output by about 4% over the next decade under a high-adoption scenario. However, the global lender cautioned that, without improvements in infrastructure and policy, the gains would remain modest. The fund estimated that, under current conditions, AI would increase productivity in sub-Saharan…