Millions Lose Access to Food Aid as SNAP Funding Expires Amid Government Shutdown
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has triggered a nationwide food crisis, cutting off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 42 million low-income Americans, including 16 million children, beginning Saturday, according to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA said its $9.5 billion in monthly SNAP funding has been exhausted, warning that no federal lifeline […]
Tinubu Moves to End Fuel Import Dependence with 15% Tariff
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel in a move the Presidency describes as “bold and strategic,” aimed at promoting local refining and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel. The announcement was made on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday […]
FG Refutes Religious Bias Claims, Highlights Gains in Anti-Terror War
The Federal Government has dismissed allegations that Nigeria’s security challenges are driven by religious bias, describing the claims as “false, baseless, and divisive.” Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said extremists target Nigerians of all faiths, not just one religious group. “Portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious […]
Trump Labels Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern,’ Cites Threat to Christianity
United States President Donald Trump has designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” alleging widespread persecution and mass killings of Christians in the country. In a statement posted on Truth Social on Friday, Trump claimed that “radical Islamists” were responsible for what he described as the “mass slaughter” of Christians. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in […]
Ex-CDS Musa Bows Out, Urges Support for Troops
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, says he is leaving the Nigerian military with a “clear conscience,” confident that he gave his best in service to the nation. Speaking in Abuja on Friday during his official pull-out parade, General Musa who has been succeeded by General Olufemi Oluyede described his career as […]
Court Halts PDP National Convention Over Legal Breaches
A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its national convention scheduled for next month in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a ruling on Friday, Justice James Omotosho held that the PDP failed to meet the legal requirements for conducting congresses and conventions, citing evidence presented by the Independent […]
Record Rainfall Triggers Deadly Flooding in New York City, Killing Two and Shutting Down Transit
At least two people were killed Thursday after record-breaking rainfall inundated New York City, flooding streets, subways, and basements across multiple boroughs, authorities confirmed. The New York Police Department said both victims were found in flooded basements, as emergency crews responded to dozens of calls for water rescues amid torrential downpours. According to ABC News, […]
New York Declares State of Emergency as SNAP Freeze Threatens Food Access for Millions
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency on Thursday as the federal government shutdown threatens to halt food assistance for more than 42 million low-income Americans, including three million New Yorkers and 16 million children nationwide who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). At a press conference in Albany, Hochul sharply criticized […]
King Charles Strips Prince Andrew of Titles, Orders Him to Vacate Royal Lodge Amid Epstein Scandal Fallout
King Charles III has formally stripped his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal titles, styles, and honors, marking one of the most dramatic royal censures in modern British history. The move, announced by Buckingham Palace on Thursday, follows renewed scrutiny over Andrew’s long-criticized ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Under the […]
Senate Confirms Bernard Doro as Minister After Brief Screening
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Bernard Doro as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following a screening session that lasted less than 30 minutes. Doro, who becomes the third ministerial nominee from Plateau State, outlined his vision for an inclusive and efficient humanitarian system during the exercise. He pledged to promote a framework guided by impartiality and independence, […]
