China, EU Strike Deal on Electric Vehicle Exports, Easing Trade Tensions Over Chinese EVs
China announced Monday that it has reached an agreement with the European Union concerning exports of Chinese-made electric vehicles to the bloc, marking a potential turning point in trade tensions over the fast-growing EV market. Beijing’s Commerce Ministry said the EU will introduce guidelines establishing minimum pricing for Chinese auto exporters. While the ministry did […]
Federal Prosecutors Launch Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell Amid Clash With Trump Administration
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, marking a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration’s growing confrontation with the central bank’s independence. Powell confirmed the investigation in a statement Sunday night, saying it stems from his earlier testimony to Congress regarding the multi-year renovation of Federal Reserve buildings. However, […]
No Toll for Third Mainland Bridge — FG
The Federal Government has refuted claims that the recently rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will be tolled, describing such reports as “unfounded.” Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, clarified the position on Sunday during the inauguration of a ₦40 billion Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera Control Centre on the bridge. Umahi explained that tolling the bridge is neither feasible nor advisable […]
Jandor Hails APC Surge as E-Registration Gains Ground
Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is firmly positioned to win the 2027 general elections, attributing the party’s advantage to its expansive structure and ongoing electronic membership registration exercise. Adediran, the Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, spoke after participating in the APC’s e-registration exercise at Ward G, Irewe, in […]
Yahaya Bello Trial Continues, EFCC Confirms
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed that the prosecution of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is ongoing, stressing that the anti-graft agency has discharged its responsibility and that the matter now lies with the judiciary. Olukoyede made the clarification amid public concerns over the pace of the trial, […]
Wike: Only Tinubu Has Power to Sack Me
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed calls for his removal from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet, insisting that only the President has the constitutional authority to sack him. Wike made the remarks on Sunday during the final leg of his “thank you” visit to Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, amid growing […]
Iran Protests Enter Third Week as Death Toll Rises and Parliament Threatens U.S., Israel Over Possible Intervention
Nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocratic government continued into Sunday, with large crowds filling the streets of Tehran and the country’s second-largest city as demonstrations entered their third week. Violence linked to the unrest has killed at least 116 people and led to the detention of roughly 2,600 others, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists […]
U.S. Launches New Round of Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria Following Deadly Attack on Americans
The U.S. military launched another wave of “large-scale strikes” against Islamic State targets in Syria, continuing its campaign of retaliation for an attack last month that killed three Americans. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the latest airstrikes in a statement, saying the operations were carried out around 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and targeted multiple […]
Uzodimma Launches Imo Vigilance Service to Boost Security
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated the Imo State Vigilance Services Organisation (ISSO), a new security initiative aimed at tackling crime and enhancing public safety across the state. The outfit comprises 7,000 trained personnel tasked with eradicating criminality and creating a safe environment for residents. Speaking at the ceremony at Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square, Owerri, on Friday, […]
Oyedele Dismisses KPMG Critique, Defends Tax Reforms
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has responded to a recent report by KPMG Nigeria on the country’s new tax laws, describing it as largely based on misunderstandings and mischaracterizations of deliberate policy choices. KPMG, a professional audit and tax advisory firm, had in its report flagged “errors, inconsistencies, gaps and […]
