As the US considers banning TikTok, lawmakers are also looking to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This would allow intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless spying on foreigners’ online communications. The US government maintains that foreign citizens overseas have no rights to protection from warrantless searches under the Fourth Amendment of…
In a move to enhance the safety and well-being of pilgrims, the Saudi Ministry of Health has introduced detailed guidance to manage common health issues that may arise during or after Hajj. The multilingual guidance – published in eight languages – includes recommendations for preventing slips and falls, the proper use of footwear, and managing…
The Nigeria Fencing Federation has announced a 12-member squad set to compete at the 23rd African Fencing Championships, taking place at Charterhouse in Lagos from 25 to 29 June 2025. This tournament marks just the third occasion that the continental event has been hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa, following previous editions held in Senegal (2002) and…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting in Moscow with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS, citing the Kremlin. The meeting, which lasted approximately three hours, was also attended by Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s foreign policy adviser, as confirmed by official Kremlin photographs. No…
Amid growing concern over the state of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), senior party figures convened in Abuja on Monday to chart a path forward. At the centre of the discussion was FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who declared that the PDP still had a future — but only if members set…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it arrested and detained, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) over his repeated refusal to honour several invitations extended to him. A statement by Mr Dele Oyewale, the Spokesperson of the EFCC on Tuesday in Abuja said Otse, a Social Media Influencer was invited over allegations…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the rights and welfare of Nigerian children, as the country marked Children’s Day 2025. He also called for a bully-free generation and enhanced child protection measures at all levels. Represented by the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mahmoud Mariya, on Tuesday in…
Ethiopia has launched a comprehensive rural corridor development programme to transform local communities, promote sustainable agriculture, and expand eco-tourism infrastructure. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the initiative, as reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. The rural corridor development project forms part of a broader national strategy to modernise rural areas,…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has warned that a compromised judiciary and poor governance deter investment and diminish Nigeria’s global reputation. He made the remarks at the Haske Satumari Foundation’s annual colloquium in Abuja, which focused on promoting social development through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jonathan criticised the actions of key political actors, stating…
Lawmakers in northern Nigeria have commended the management of the 2025 Hajj exercise, while urging both state and federal authorities to address logistical and welfare challenges that continue to affect Nigerian pilgrims. The Kano State House of Assembly’s Committee on Hajj, which presented its report on Tuesday, said 3,346 pilgrims from Kano joined the 41,668…
