Abia Plans Gradual Pension Payments, Expands Teacher and Health Hiring
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has announced that his administration will commence the gradual payment of verified gratuity and pension arrears owed to retirees dating back to 2001. Speaking during his monthly media chat at the Government House, Umuahia, on Friday, Otti said the state had completed a comprehensive review of all pending pension […]
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Hope, Says Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only political party capable of rescuing Nigeria from its deepening economic hardship and security challenges. Atiku made the declaration in Jalingo on Thursday while inaugurating the Taraba State office of the ADC, just days after defecting to the party 17 months before […]
Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Return to IMO Council After 14-Year
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s re-election into the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, describing it as a strong global endorsement of the country’s maritime leadership and renewed international confidence in its reforms. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, announced the development on Saturday in Abuja. Nigeria secured a seat in Category C of the IMO […]
Tinubu Nominates Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Others as Ambassadors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, widening the overhaul of Nigeria’s diplomatic corps just days after submitting an earlier list of three envoys. In two separate letters to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu requested the “expeditious” confirmation of the new batch, which comprises 15 career diplomats and 17 […]
21 States Sue USDA Over New Rules Restricting Immigrant Access to SNAP
A coalition of 21 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, seeking to block new federal guidance that would bar certain immigrants—including refugees and individuals granted asylum—from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The lawsuit, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, argues that the Trump administration’s […]
Ukraine Sends Top Delegation to U.S. for New Round of Peace Talks
Ukraine is dispatching a high-level delegation to the United States on Saturday for further discussions on the Trump administration’s revised peace plan, ahead of White House envoy Steve Witkoff’s expected visit to Moscow early next week. Ukraine’s presidential office confirmed that the delegation is already en route. Following the sudden resignation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s […]
Trump Administration Halts All Asylum Decisions After National Guard Shooting
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is temporarily suspending all asylum decisions in the wake of this week’s shooting that left two National Guard members dead and injured in Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow said the pause will remain in effect “until we can ensure that every alien is […]
FG Seeks Stronger Regional, Global Support to Tackle Insecurity — Akume
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing insecurity across the country, urging regional and international partners to deepen collaboration in the collective fight against terrorism and related threats. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, gave the assurance in Abuja when a delegation of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of […]
Obasanjo to FG: Nigerians Can Seek Foreign Help on Insecurity
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigerians are justified in seeking assistance from the international community if the Federal Government fails in its constitutional duty to protect lives and property. Obasanjo spoke at the 2025 Plateau Unity Christmas Carol held at the Ten Commandments Altar in Jos, where he attended as a special guest at the […]
Peter Obi Has Not Left Labour Party, Says Datti Baba-Ahmed
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s 2023 vice presidential candidate, has dismissed reports suggesting that Peter Obi has left the party. Speaking to journalists after the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja attended by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Baba-Ahmed said Obi remains a committed member. “To the best of our […]
