Tinubu Meets NLC Leaders in Late-Night Bid to Avert Nationwide Protest
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in a consultative session aimed at addressing the union’s proposed nationwide protest over rising insecurity. The meeting, held at the State House, Abuja, began around 11:27pm and included NLC President Joe Ajaero, governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), and Minister of Labour and Employment Nkeiruka Onyejeocha. The NLC had […]
US Places Nigeria Under Partial Entry Restrictions in Expanded Travel Policy
The United States has placed Nigeria on a new list of countries facing fresh entry restrictions following an expanded travel policy announced on Tuesday by President Donald Trump. The decision forms part of a broader Proclamation signed by the US president, introducing new limits on the entry of foreign nationals from countries classified as high-risk […]
Japan Ends Megaquake Warning One Week After Strong Northern Quake
Japan lifted its megaquake advisory for the country’s northeastern coast on Tuesday, one week after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake off northern Japan raised concerns about the risk of a larger seismic event, officials said. With the advisory lifted, residents in the affected areas are no longer being asked to take extraordinary precautions such as sleeping […]
Supreme Court Backs President on State of Emergency Powers
The Supreme Court has affirmed the President’s authority to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order, in a 6–1 split decision. The apex court ruled that while the President may suspend elected officials during a state of emergency, such suspension is permitted only for a limited period. In the lead […]
Jan 2 Deadline: Police Resume Tinted Glass Permit Checks
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the resumption of enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy starting January 2, 2026. In a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin on Monday, the police said the move follows a review of emerging security concerns and aims to protect lives and property. “The […]
South-East Integration Renders Biafra Calls Obsolete — Minister Umahi
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has declared that demands for a separate Biafran state are no longer justified, highlighting the “unprecedented integration” of the South-East into Nigeria’s development agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Umahi, a former Ebonyi State governor, made the remarks while inspecting ongoing federal infrastructure projects in the region. He said […]
EFCC Denies Targeting Opposition, Reaffirms Impartiality
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims that it is being used to target opposition politicians, describing such narratives as misleading and politically motivated. In a statement on Sunday, the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said suggestions of politicisation are attempts by some individuals to evade ongoing corruption investigations. He emphasised that EFCC […]
EFCC Opposes Bail Application by Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, December 15, 2025, opposed an application for bail filed by former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, following his arraignment before Justice M.A. Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Gwarimpa, Abuja. Counsel to the prosecution, Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, urged the court to […]
Strike by Louvre Employees Shuts Down World’s Most-Visited Museum
Workers at the Louvre Museum voted Monday to strike over working conditions and staffing concerns, forcing the famed Paris institution to close its doors and turning visitors away. The CFDT union said the decision was made during a meeting of roughly 400 employees on Monday morning, with workers voting to strike for the day. As […]
JetBlue Pilot Reports Near Midair Collision With U.S. Military Aircraft
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported narrowly avoiding a midair collision with a U.S. military aircraft after the jet departed Curaçao on Friday, according to air traffic control recordings and the airline. The incident occurred as the JetBlue aircraft was climbing after takeoff from the Dutch Caribbean island, located near Venezuela. In communications captured on ATC […]
