Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war -Report
Since the start of the Middle East conflict, Iran has witnessed massive cryptocurrency flows. Experts say they are being used to circumvent sanctions placed on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, as well as a financial safe haven by civilians hit by soaring inflation. AFP examines how exactly digital currencies are being used in the country. – Millions […]
UN to hold talks on Iran war Friday
The UN Security Council will hold closed-door consultations on Friday to discuss strikes on Iran at Moscow’s request, Russian state media reported, as the Middle East war nears its second month. Iran has come under near-daily bombardment since US-Israeli strikes on February 28 triggered the war, which has since widened to large parts of the […]
India slashes fuel taxes over Mideast war shortages — Finance minister
India has reduced taxes on diesel and petrol, the government announced on Friday, as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. “In view of the West Asia crisis, the central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption has been reduced”, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a statement, referring to […]
CBN blacklists top loan defaulters
The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially restricted banking services for “chronic defaulters” and large-ticket obligors with non-performing loans. In a sweeping move to enforce credit discipline and safeguard the nation’s financial system, the apex bank issued a policy statement on Wednesday following remarks by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso at the 4th Annual IMF/AFRITAC West […]
Abia holds state burial for cleric Uma Ukpai
The Abia State Government has held a state burial service in honour of the late Abia-born global evangelist, Rev Uma Ukpai, who died at the age of 80. Speaking at the event held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, on Thursday, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, challenged people to live good lives so that they […]
32 governors, 8,450 delegates arrive Abuja for APC convention
President Bola Tinubu and members of his cabinet, as well as 32 state governors and 8,453 delegates from across the country, are expected to participate in the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress scheduled for Friday (today) and Saturday in Abuja. In addition, top party chieftains from the national, zonal, state and ward levels […]
Oil price rises to $108 as Iran describes US plan to end war one-sided
The price of crude oil in the international market continued to rise yesterday, with Iranian officials maintaining their criticism of the 15-point peace plan proposed by the United States to end the US-Israel war on the country, saying that it was one sided, unfair and skewed to favour US and Israel.Oil prices rose by 5.98 percent, […]
Disregard false claims of leniency toward terrorists, DHQ urges public
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and misleading narratives circulating on social media suggesting that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are prioritising leniency for terrorists over justice for victims.The military called on the public to disregard sensational and out-of-context interpretations of official statements and instead support ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and […]
Southern Ijaw in chaos as alleged rapist of minor dies during flogging
Chaos erupted in Southern Ijaw on Wednesday after a 47-year-old man, identified simply as Emi, collapsed and died while undergoing a traditional punishment for the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl in Ekeowe. According to community sources, the victim was returning from a farm with her aunt when Emi allegedly ambushed and assaulted her in a […]
N9bn dispute: Petrocam seeks discharge of account freeze, court adjourns ruling
Justice Chukwujekwu, Aneke of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, adjourned till April 30, 2026, to rule on an application by Petrocam Trading Nigeria Ltd, seeking to discharge an interim order freezing its bank accounts over an alleged N9.05 billion debt claimed by a commercial bank. The freezing order was earlier granted following […]
