Wike Brokers Truce with NLC, TUC as Abuja Strike Ends
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has brokered a late-night truce with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), bringing an end to the strike that disrupted activities across parts of Abuja. The agreement, which paves the way for workers to return to their duty posts immediately, was reached around 3:50 a.m. yesterday after more than three […]
Tinubu Urges World Bank to Fast-Track Support for Nigeria’s Economic Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday called on the World Bank to deepen and accelerate its partnership with Nigeria, reaffirming that his administration remains firmly committed to sustaining its economic reforms despite the initial pains of adjustment. The President made the call at the State House, Abuja, while receiving a high-level World Bank delegation led […]
Justice Oyewole Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice
The Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, which screened the nominee and recommended his approval. The report […]
Gov. Makinde Vows to Shield PDP from Sabotage
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that no individual or group will be allowed to undermine the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in order to hand over power to another political party. The governor made the declaration on Wednesday during the commissioning and official handover of a newly constructed Oyo State PDP Secretariat in Ibadan, which he donated to the party’s […]
Paris Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk in Probe of Deepfakes and Holocaust Denial on X
French prosecutors said Tuesday they have asked Elon Musk to appear for questioning as part of an investigation into the alleged distribution of sexual deepfakes and Holocaust denial content on X. The Paris prosecutor’s office said its cybercrime unit searched X’s offices in the French capital early Tuesday, working alongside French police cybercrime specialists and […]
House GOP Plans Tuesday Vote on Funding Bill as Shutdown Enters Fourth Day
House Republican leaders plan to vote Tuesday on a government funding package already approved by the Senate, three days after a partial federal shutdown began. Government funding lapsed early Saturday amid deep divisions in Congress over proposed changes to the Department of Homeland Security, following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents […]
China to Ban Hidden Car Door Handles Over Safety Concerns
China will ban the use of hidden or retractable car door handles beginning next year, a move that could force design changes across much of the electric vehicle market, including models produced by Tesla and other automakers. Under new rules released Monday by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, all vehicle doors — except […]
APC Open to Kwankwaso Joining Party — Yilwatda
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed openness to welcoming former Kano State Governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, into the party. National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda made the disclosure during an interview on Trust TV on Sunday, amid political realignments in Kano State following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection from […]
‘From Hope to Success’: Akagburuonye Eyes Uzodimma’s Seat
Obioma Success Akagburuonye, a lawyer, engineer and businessman, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Imo State, intensifying consultations across the state’s three senatorial districts ahead of the poll. Akagburuonye, who is seeking to succeed Governor Hope Uzodimma, said Imo State needs “a change for good,” describing the transition as a […]
Ogun Declares Feb 3 Public Holiday to Mark 50th Anniversary
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, who said the holiday would allow residents to fully participate in activities lined up for […]
