Trump Urges Maduro to Step Down, Warns Venezuela Not to “Play Tough”
President Donald Trump on Monday escalated pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, suggesting it would be “smart” for Maduro to step down while warning him against attempting to project strength. Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trump was asked whether his administration’s ultimate objective in Venezuela is to remove Maduro from power. […]
NBA Calls for Suspension of Tax Laws Amid Controversy
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged the Federal Government to halt the implementation of the new tax laws until public confidence is fully restored, citing concerns over alleged irregularities that question the integrity, transparency, and credibility of Nigeria’s legislative process. NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, highlighted the need for a thorough and transparent […]
FCT High Court Grants Interim Bail to Former AGF Malami
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Judicial Division, has granted interim bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in connection with an EFCC investigation. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, by Justice Bello Kawu in Motion No. M/17220/2025. Under the court order, Malami’s bail conditions mirror those previously imposed by the […]
PDP Crisis: Sule Lamido Threatens Exit Over Prolonged Internal Rift
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be heading for another high-profile loss, as former Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido has warned that he could leave the party if its prolonged internal crisis remains unresolved. Lamido issued the warning on Tuesday during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service in Kaduna, expressing deep frustration over […]
2027: I’m ‘Overqualified’ to Lead Nigeria — Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that he is fit and even “overqualified” to lead Nigeria, as speculations about his interest in the presidency continue to gain momentum. Makinde, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and currently serving his second and final term as Oyo governor, made the remarks on […]
Nigeria Lacks Political Will to Tackle Insecurity — Kwankwaso
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of lacking the political will needed to effectively tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Kwankwaso made the remarks on Tuesday in Kano during the unveiling of the 2,000-strong Kano Neighborhood Security Network, an initiative established by the Kano State Government to complement […]
Citizenship Ceremonies Canceled as Trump Administration Pauses Immigration Cases From “High-Risk” Countries
On Dec. 4, a Haitian national represented by immigration attorney Gail Breslow arrived at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall expecting to take the oath of U.S. citizenship — the final step in a process that had taken years of paperwork and legal fees. Instead, Breslow said her client was informed that the naturalization ceremony had been […]
Russia Launches Largest Drone and Missile Assault in Months, Triggering Power Outages Across Ukraine
Russia unleashed what Ukrainian officials described as a massive overnight drone and missile assault on Ukraine, striking into Tuesday morning and triggering widespread power outages, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. According to Ukraine’s air force, Russian forces fired 635 drones and 38 missiles, with Ukrainian defenses intercepting or jamming 587 drones and 34 missiles. Despite the […]
FG Stands Firm on Jan 1 Start Date for New Tax Laws
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws will proceed as scheduled from January 1, dismissing concerns over alleged alterations in the gazetted versions of the legislation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Wednesday during a news conference in Abuja, stressing that the […]
FG Designates Kidnappers, Bandits as Terrorists, in Major Security Policy Shift
The Federal Government has formally classified kidnappers, bandits and other violent armed groups operating across Nigeria as terrorists, marking a major shift in the country’s security strategy and signalling a tougher response to rising abductions, attacks on farmers and rural violence. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by the Minister of Information and […]
