Court Warns Kanu to Open Defence or Forfeit Right
The Federal High Court in Abuja has warned the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial or risk forfeiting his right to do so. Justice James Omotosho issued the warning on Monday after Kanu, for the fourth time, declined to begin his defence following the court’s decision to overrule his no-case submission and the prosecution’s […]
Court Clash: Oyo Judge Approves PDP Convention Despite Abuja Order
The Oyo State High Court has granted approval to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to proceed with the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The ruling, delivered on Monday by Justice A.L. Akintola, followed an ex parte application filed by Folahan Malomo Adelabi, who sought the court’s intervention to prevent any obstruction to […]
Senate Looks to Revise Funding Deadline as Government Shutdown Drags Into Fifth Week
After more than a dozen failed attempts to end the ongoing government shutdown, Senate leaders are now acknowledging that even if Congress were to pass a short-term funding measure, it wouldn’t keep the government open long enough to make a meaningful difference. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday that lawmakers will need to adjust […]
All Eyes on New York City as Voters Head to the Polls in High-Stakes Mayoral Election
Election Day has arrived in New York City, where voters are casting their ballots in one of the most closely watched races of the year — a mayoral contest that could carry political reverberations well beyond the five boroughs. As residents head to the polls, key issues such as affordability, housing, and public safety dominate […]
Trump Renews Push to End New York City’s Congestion Pricing Program
President Donald Trump said Monday he will make another attempt to shut down New York City’s congestion pricing program, reigniting a long-running dispute over the controversial tolling system designed to ease traffic and reduce emissions in Manhattan. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had directed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to take “a […]
FG Unveils 50 Tax Exemptions for Low-Income Earners, Small Businesses
Nigeria’s new tax reform laws, set to take effect from January 1, 2026, will introduce 50 tax exemptions and relief aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income earners, average taxpayers, and small businesses a major step toward reshaping the nation’s fiscal landscape. Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo […]
Obi Urges Diplomacy After Trump’s Threat to Nigeria
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened potential military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Obi described Trump’s comments as “alarming” and urged both countries to pursue diplomatic engagement to prevent a crisis. “The recent pronouncement by […]
Wike Dismisses Rift Rumours, Says He’s Not Friends with Makinde
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has debunked claims that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is nursing a presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing such reports as baseless and unfounded. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, the former Rivers State Governor clarified that any disagreement between him and Makinde was not personal but rather tied […]
Experts Call for Local Food Systems to Drive Africa’s Development
Experts and policymakers have called for a renewed focus on homegrown food systems as the cornerstone of Africa’s sustainable development and long-term transformation. Speaking at the 2025 Changemakers Conference, organised by Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, Heifer International, and GIZ, participants stressed the need to move beyond short-term agricultural interventions and embrace resilient, people-centred, and impact-driven food systems. With the […]
Man Charged with 10 Counts of Attempted Murder After Mass Stabbing on U.K. Train
British police have charged a 32-year-old man with multiple counts of attempted murder following a mass stabbing aboard a train in eastern England that left 11 people injured, two of them critically. The suspect, Anthony Williams, from Peterborough, was arrested on Saturday night at Huntingdon Station after reports of multiple stabbings aboard a train traveling […]
