ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Step Down Amid Ongoing Immigration Crackdown
The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, is set to leave his position later this spring after overseeing the agency during a major expansion under President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced Thursday that Lyons will step down on May 31. “Director Lyons has been […]
Tinubu: “I Am Jagaban, No Intimidation Will Stop Me in 2027”
President Bola Tinubu has declared that no amount of pressure or intimidation will distract him from pursuing his vision for Nigeria. Tinubu made the assertion while addressing the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) at a meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He charged the coordinators to uphold integrity and work […]
Atiku Alleges Democratic Erosion Under Tinubu, Rejects Rotation Agenda
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu of attempting to undermine democratic principles and suppress opposition voices as the 2027 general elections approach. The allegation was made through Atiku’s spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, in response to remarks by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga, reacting to an interview granted by Atiku […]
Jega Warns Politicians Against ‘Do-or-Die’ Politics Ahead of Elections
Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has called on politicians to shun desperation and focus on national issues as Nigeria approaches the next general elections. Jega made the call at the 2nd International Conference organised by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of Federal University Dutse. In a lecture titled […]
Fuel Hike: Ogun Unveils Weekly Day Off, ₦10,000 Support for Workers
Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved a set of palliative measures for public servants in Ogun State, including a weekly day off and a ₦10,000 transport allowance, to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and the high cost of living. The initiative, which will run for three months starting in April 2026, is aimed at […]
Nigeria Rejects IMF Loans, Backs African Monetary Integration Drive
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said Nigeria has no immediate plans to borrow from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or any other multilateral financial institution. Edun made the disclosure during the Finance Ministers’ press briefing at the ongoing IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC, stressing that […]
Vance Draws Criticism From Colbert After Remarks on Pope Leo XIV
Vice President JD Vance sparked backlash after suggesting that Pope Leo XIV should “be careful” when speaking on theological matters, following the pontiff’s criticism of U.S. airstrikes on Iran. Vance made the comments Tuesday during an appearance at a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, weighing in on the pope’s stance on the conflict. […]
U.S. Signals Support for Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire as Talks Continue
As Israel’s Security Cabinet met Wednesday to consider a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, a U.S. official said President Donald Trump would welcome an end to the fighting. While the proposed ceasefire is not formally tied to ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, officials indicated it could indirectly support broader diplomatic efforts in the region. “The U.S. hasn’t asked […]
Scarborough Says U.S. Allies Respond Positively to Hormuz Blockade
MSNBC co-host Joe Scarborough said Wednesday that U.S. allies are reacting “very positively” to the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, implemented by the administration of Donald Trump. The move effectively closed the strategic waterway, preventing Iran from controlling which vessels can pass through the key global shipping route. Speaking on Morning Joe, Scarborough […]
Army Buries Slain General, Soldiers as Troops Repel Fresh Borno Attack
The Nigerian Army has buried Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other soldiers killed in recent insurgent attacks in Borno State, as troops also fought off a fresh assault in the state. The fallen officers were laid to rest on Wednesday at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri. The Army described the ceremony as […]
