Adelabu Dismisses Makinde’s Criticism as ‘Panic and Desperation’
Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has described Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent verbal attack on him as “a clear indication of panic and desperation.” Makinde had told journalists in Ibadan that Adelabu lacked the capacity to unite the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Responding, Adelabu, through his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, dismissed the claims as […]
Tinubu Calls for Peace and Unity in Christmas Message
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and religious tolerance as Christians across the country celebrate Christmas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to religious freedom and national stability. In his 2025 Christmas goodwill message, the President said the season goes beyond festivities, reminding Nigerians of the birth of Jesus Christ and His enduring message of grace, hope, peace and goodwill to humanity. […]
NLC Urges Nigerians to Reject “Distorted” Tax Laws, Demands Tax Justice
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Nigerians to reject any tax law it described as “distorted or falsified,” warning that such legislation erodes public trust and undermines economic fairness. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call in his 2025 Christmas message, expressing concern over alleged distortions and forgery surrounding certain tax policies, which […]
INEC Rejects Recognition of Turaki-Led PDP NWC, Cites Subsisting Court Judgements
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally declined a request to recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing subsisting court judgements that restrain it from doing so. INEC said it cannot publish or update the list of national officers purportedly elected at the PDP National Convention […]
Gov. Okpebholo Slams Edo PDP Chair With ₦25bn Defamation Claim
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has demanded ₦25 billion in damages from the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, over alleged defamation of character and libel. The governor is also seeking a public apology, to be published in three national daily newspapers, as part of remedies for the alleged defamatory publication. The demands were contained in […]
Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment for Immigration Enforcement in Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s request to lift a lower-court injunction blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago and elsewhere in Illinois to support federal immigration enforcement. In an unsigned order, the court said the president had “failed to identify a source of authority that would allow the […]
19 States and D.C. Sue HHS Over Policy Targeting Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the department’s inspector general, challenging a recent declaration that could restrict access to gender-affirming care for children and adolescents. The declaration, issued last Thursday, asserts […]
Trump Urges Maduro to Step Down, Warns Venezuela Not to “Play Tough”
President Donald Trump on Monday escalated pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, suggesting it would be “smart” for Maduro to step down while warning him against attempting to project strength. Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trump was asked whether his administration’s ultimate objective in Venezuela is to remove Maduro from power. […]
NBA Calls for Suspension of Tax Laws Amid Controversy
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged the Federal Government to halt the implementation of the new tax laws until public confidence is fully restored, citing concerns over alleged irregularities that question the integrity, transparency, and credibility of Nigeria’s legislative process. NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, highlighted the need for a thorough and transparent […]
FCT High Court Grants Interim Bail to Former AGF Malami
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Judicial Division, has granted interim bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in connection with an EFCC investigation. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, by Justice Bello Kawu in Motion No. M/17220/2025. Under the court order, Malami’s bail conditions mirror those previously imposed by the […]
