Emefiele Denies Terrorism-Financing Claim, Calls It Malicious
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has strongly dismissed allegations linking him to terrorism financing, describing the reports as mischievous, malicious, and entirely fabricated. In a statement issued on December 6, 2025, Emefiele reacted to media publications that purportedly listed him among individuals accused of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria. […]
Ndume Faults Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List, Seeks Withdrawal
Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the recently submitted ambassadorial nominee list ahead of the Senate’s screening and confirmation, arguing that its composition violates the federal character principle enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. In a statement on Saturday, Ndume Senator representing Borno South and former Senate Leader said the list […]
Russia Unleashes One of Its Biggest Attacks of the War, Triggering NATO Air Response
NATO fighter jets were scrambled and air defense systems placed on high alert in Poland overnight as Russia launched one of its largest drone and missile barrages of the war against Ukraine, Poland’s Armed Forces Operational Command said in a series of posts on X. “Fighter jets have been scrambled and ground-based air defense systems […]
Senate President Files N200bn Suit Against Akpoti-Uduaghan
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a N200 billion defamation suit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator for Kogi Central, over sexual harassment allegations made against him. The case was instituted at the FCT High Court, Abuja, and is scheduled to commence on January 21, 2026. Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed the suit on December 5, 2025, describing it as an opportunity to substantiate her claims. She […]
Supreme Court Rebukes FG Over Non-Implementation of Direct LG Allocations
The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the Federal Government for failing to implement its July 2024 judgment mandating direct payment of federation account allocations to local governments. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Mohammed Idris said there was no credible evidence showing that the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) had taken steps to operationalise the ruling in AG of the Federation v. AG of Abia State […]
Wike Stands Firm in PDP as Rivers Lawmakers Cross to APC
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed that he remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite his purported expulsion by the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) and the recent defection of 16 Rivers State lawmakers loyal to him to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike made […]
2026 Osun Poll: APC Drops Omisore, Six Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified its former National Secretary and ex-Senator Iyiola Omisore, along with six other aspirants, from participating in the party’s 2026 governorship primary in Osun State. A screening committee chaired by Chief Obinna Uzoh concluded its exercise on December 4, 2025, and submitted its report to the party’s national leadership the following day. The committee said the affected aspirants […]
Wike Orders Immediate Removal of FCT-IRS Acting Chairman
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate removal of Mr. Michael Ango, Acting Executive Chairman of the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). The announcement was made on Friday in a statement by Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, noting that the transition […]
In Final Weeks, Adams Moves to Cement Policies Mamdani May Reverse
With just 28 days left in office, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending a series of late-term executive actions, saying he intends to carry out his responsibilities until the moment he leaves City Hall. “The mayor is not about abandoning your obligation or responsibility just because there’s someone incoming. I have a job […]
Grand Jury Rejects DOJ Bid to Charge Letitia James in Refiled Mortgage Case
A federal grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia, declined on Thursday to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage-fraud allegations, sources told ABC News—rejecting the Justice Department’s effort to refile the case just ten days after a judge dismissed an earlier version over the unlawful appointment of the U.S. attorney who brought it. Federal […]
