EU Leaders to Hold Emergency Summit on Transatlantic Tensions Over Trump’s Greenland Push
Leaders of all 27 European Union member states will meet in Brussels on Thursday for an extraordinary summit to address growing strains in transatlantic relations triggered by President Donald Trump’s renewed effort to acquire Greenland. A statement posted on the European Council’s website said the leaders “will discuss recent developments in transatlantic relations and their […]
FG Places Poultry Sector on Red Alert Over Bird Flu
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has issued an alert to poultry farmers nationwide following the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu. In a letter to Directors of Veterinary Services in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, Dr Samuel Anzaku, urged state authorities and poultry farmers […]
FG Insists Census Non-Negotiable for National Planning
The Federal Government has reiterated that conducting a national population and housing census is non-negotiable, stressing that accurate data is fundamental to effective planning and sustainable development in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Aminu Yusuf, during a courtesy visit. […]
Malami Denies Arms Discovery, Rejects Terrorism Allegations
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has denied reports alleging that arms or ammunition were discovered in any residence linked to him, describing the claims as false and baseless. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami said the allegations were unsubstantiated and […]
Peace Deals With Bandits Dangerous — Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised government negotiations with bandits, warning that such arrangements often reward criminals, weaken security efforts, and fail to deliver lasting peace. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Abubakar said bandits routinely violate peace agreements reached with government officials, making deterrence difficult and undermining public confidence. He argued that security […]
Lagos APC Questions Democratic Credentials of Obi, Atiku
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has renewed its criticism of Peter Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, questioning their democratic credentials and alleging that neither has a record of commitment to Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. In a statement titled “Democracy Without Sacrifice: The Myth of Obi and Atiku,” the party argued that democracy is sustained through sacrifice, consistency, […]
Court Verdict: Nenadi Usman Takes Over as LP Chair
The Federal High Court in Abuja has recognised the Usman Nenadi-led executive of the Labour Party (LP), effectively removing Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman. In a judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, the court relied on the April 4, 2025, Supreme Court verdict to declare Senator Nenadi Usman as the valid leader of […]
Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas Minnesota Officials Amid Legal Clash Over Immigration Enforcement Surge
As confrontations between federal officers and protesters over a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota continued Wednesday, legal and political tensions surrounding the crackdown intensified. Federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas to the office of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and several other state and local officials as part of an investigation into whether they […]
Supreme Court Weighs Limits of Trump’s Authority to Remove Federal Reserve Officials
As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to exert greater control over the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday is set to consider a case that could define the limits of a president’s power to remove a sitting Fed governor. The dispute centers on Fed Governor Lisa Cook, a Democratic appointee whom Trump […]
Canada’s Prime Minister Carney Condemns Trump’s Greenland Push, Warns of Global ‘Rupture’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday criticized President Donald Trump’s efforts to acquire Greenland, warning during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the international community is entering a period of profound instability. Carney joined several allied leaders at the annual gathering in Switzerland in pushing back against Washington’s pressure campaign […]
