Sex-for-Grades: Senate Approves 14-Year Jail for Lecturers
The Senate has passed the “Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025” (HB.1597), prescribing between five and fourteen years imprisonment for educators found guilty of sexually harassing students in tertiary institutions. The bill, presented for concurrence by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) during Wednesday’s plenary, seeks to safeguard students from all […]
Soyinka Shrugs Off U.S. Visa Row, Withholds Verdict on Tinubu
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has reacted to reports of the revocation of his United States visa and clarified his position on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying he prefers to remain silent for now to avoid misinterpretation. In an interview with BBC News Yoruba, published on Facebook on Tuesday, the literary icon said he would not make any public assessment […]
At Least Seven Dead After UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport, Prompting Shelter-in-Place Order
A UPS cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday, killing at least seven people and injuring 11 others, according to Kentucky authorities. The fiery crash sent a massive plume of black smoke over the area and triggered a widespread shelter-in-place order for neighborhoods near the airport. Kentucky Gov. […]
Shutdown Enters Day 36, Marking Longest in U.S. History as Impacts Deepen Nationwide
The U.S. government shutdown reached Day 36 on Wednesday, officially becoming the longest in American history — surpassing the previous 35-day record set under President Donald Trump in 2019. The latest shutdown, now stretching into its sixth week, has seen little to no progress on Capitol Hill. Republicans and Democrats remain locked in a political […]
Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Race, Defeats Cuomo and Sliwa in Historic Victory
Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. The win marks one of the most significant political upsets in the city’s modern history. At his jubilant victory celebration in Brooklyn, supporters erupted into cheers, hugging one another as campaign posters filled the air […]
Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor’s Race, Ending GOP Bid to Flip State Leadership
Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli, ABC News projects. The win secures Democrats a third consecutive term in the governor’s office — a milestone the party hasn’t achieved in the state since the 1960s. Sherrill, a four-term congresswoman, ran heavily on her résumé as a Navy helicopter […]
Akpabio Petitions Security Agencies Over Fake Trump Claim
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to identify and prosecute those behind a fake report falsely attributed to him, in which he was quoted as attacking United States President Donald Trump. Akpabio condemned the circulation of the fabricated statement, describing it as a deliberate attempt to cause diplomatic tension between Nigeria and the U.S. “Somebody will sit […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Nod to Borrow ₦1.15tr for 2025 Budget
President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly’s approval to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. The request was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary session. Tinubu explained that the proposed borrowing is aimed at bridging […]
ECOWAS Denies Claims of Christian Genocide in Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing them as false narratives intended to incite insecurity and weaken regional unity. In a communiqué issued on Tuesday, the regional bloc warned that such claims were dangerous and could undermine peace efforts across West Africa. “Terrorist groups […]
DSS Sacks 115 Officers for Misconduct, Warns Against Impostors
The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 officers as part of an ongoing internal reform aimed at promoting discipline, professionalism, and accountability within the agency. In a statement posted on Tuesday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @OfficialDSSNG, the secret service explained that the dismissals followed a series of disciplinary actions against officers found guilty of various forms of misconduct. “As part of the […]
