Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, is the eighth lawmaker to be suspended from the Senate since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. She also ranks third among senators who secured legal reversal of their suspensions through court rulings. Pinnacle Daily recalls that the Federal High Court in Abuja, on July 3, ordered …
Nearly half a century after his death, anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko remains a powerful symbol of South Africa’s struggle for liberation. On Friday, authorities announced the reopening of the investigation into his death, 48 years after he was killed in police custody. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the aim of the probe is “to …
In a move to confront Nigeria’s growing youth development challenges, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development unveiled two major institutional reforms. The unveiling comes ahead of the Youth Development Summit scheduled for 12 September 2025 in Abuja. At a pre-summit meeting, the Ministry introduced the Department of Youth Education (Youth Ed) and the Department of …
South Korea’s National Security Advisor, Wi Sung-lac, announced on Friday that the government will engage in consultations with U.S. officials to establish clearer visa regulations for South Korean workers employed by domestic firms operating in the United States. The statement comes amid heightened concern following a recent U.S. immigration raid at a South Korean-owned battery …
Belarusian prisoners released on Thursday in a U.S.-brokered deal with Minsk have expressed frustration at being exiled to Lithuania, saying they would rather have remained in their home country. Belarus freed 52 detainees, including an EU staff member, following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Washington and Minsk explore closer ties. But many …
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has embarked on a five-day nationwide warning strike, shutting down services in several government hospitals to press home long-standing demands over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and other unresolved welfare issues. The strike, which commenced at 8:00 a.m. on Friday (today), follows the expiration of a fresh ultimatum issued …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched RenewHER, a Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative, designed to drastically reduce maternal mortality and improve women’s well-being across Nigeria. The programme was unveiled on Thursday night at a Gala and Awards ceremony held at the State House, Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented the President at the event. Tinubu …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has neutralized a notorious gang leader linked to the armed robbery at Zone E Extension, Apo Resettlement, on June 23, 2025, during a follow-up operation that also led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition. According to the Command, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tracked at least 1,440 government-funded projects worth over N271 billion across Northern Nigeria under its constituency and executive project tracking initiative. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, SAN, disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing in Kano, revealing that 767 projects in the North-West were …
Solana’s $SOL token has jumped to $237, beating Binance Coin (BNB) to claim the fifth-largest spot among cryptocurrencies, with its market value now standing at $126 billion. This impressive rise highlights Solana’s growing power, driven by big investors, fresh network upgrades, and its leadership in decentralised finance (DeFi) and real-world assets (RWAs). With Bitcoin soaring …
