Small Plane Crash in Northeast Colombia Kills 15, Including Member of Congress
A small plane crashed Wednesday in a rural area of Colombia’s Norte de Santander province, killing all 15 people on board, including a sitting member of Congress, authorities said. Satena, the state-owned airline operating the flight, said local officials in the community of Curasica alerted authorities to the crash site, prompting the deployment of rescue […]
Trump Privately Reassesses Response to Minneapolis Shooting Amid Growing Political Fallout
In the hours after Alex Pretti was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, President Donald Trump and senior aides quickly portrayed Pretti as a “gunman,” “domestic terrorist” and “would-be assassin.” But behind the scenes, Trump was already reassessing how the incident was unfolding publicly, according to two senior administration officials. […]
Obi Distances Self From Insults, Urges Unity Within ADC
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said he has never encouraged members of the Obidient movement to attack or insult leaders within the opposition coalition, stressing that abusive comments made in his name do not reflect his values or political approach. Obi made the clarification on Tuesday during an engagement […]
APC Begins Nationwide Congresses Monday Ahead of 2027 Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will on Monday begin a nationwide process to elect its party officials, starting with ward, local government and state congresses, and culminating in a national convention by the end of March, as preparations intensify for the 2027 general election. This development comes as the party’s ongoing electronic registration (e-registration) of […]
Shettima Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Peaceful Coexistence
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to embrace tolerance and peaceful coexistence, stressing that unity remains the bedrock of national development. Shettima made the call on Wednesday in Jos, Plateau State, during a courtesy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, His Royal Majesty, Jacob Gyang Buba. According […]
FG Launches TRCN Digital Portal, Unveils New Strategic Vision for Teachers
The Federal Government has launched the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Digital Portal alongside a new Strategic Vision for teachers, aimed at professionalizing and modernizing Nigeria’s education sector. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, described the initiative as a major milestone in teacher empowerment and national development. […]
Reps to Begin Debate on ₦58.47trn 2026 Budget Today
The House of Representatives is expected to commence debate on the general principles of the 2026 budget estimates presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The budget is contained in a Bill for an Act to authorise the issue from the Consolidated Revenue […]
Lawmaker Criticises Soludo Over Onitsha Market Closure
Obi Aguocha, member of the House of Representatives representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South, has criticised Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo over what he described as an unconstructive handling of efforts to end the Monday sit-at-home in the state. On Monday, Governor Soludo ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market, accusing traders of […]
Threats Against Congress Hit Highest Level in Years, Capitol Police Report Shows
Threats targeting members of Congress and the U.S. Capitol rose for a third straight year in 2025, reaching their highest level in years, according to a U.S. Capitol Police report released Tuesday. Capitol Police said they investigated 14,938 threat-related cases last year, a sharp increase from 9,474 cases in 2024. The agency recorded 8,008 cases […]
Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady as Powell Faces Political and Legal Pressure
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged Wednesday as policymakers meet to assess the state of inflation and the labor market. Ordinarily, a decision to hold rates steady would bring little suspense. This time, however, the meeting unfolds amid extraordinary political and legal pressure on the central bank and its chairman, Jerome […]
