U.S. Government Shuts Down as Budget Talks Collapse; Trump Signals Hardline Retaliation
The federal government officially entered a shutdown Wednesday night after President Donald Trump and congressional leaders failed to reach a last-minute budget agreement, triggering widespread furloughs and program suspensions across the country. Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, with the Trump administration warning some may be permanently terminated. Key federal agencies, including […]
Court Adjourns Sowore’s Arraignment to October 27
The Federal High Court in Abuja has shifted the arraignment of politician and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, to October 27, 2025. Sowore faces a five-count charge over an alleged false claim against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) is standing trial alongside two co-defendants X Incorp […]
Tinubu Approves New CEOs for Three Key Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new chief executives for three key federal agencies. According to a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government, the appointments are as follows: Bello Bawa Bwari – Director-General, National Biosafety Management Agency (four-year term, effective September […]
Tinubu to Nigerians: The Worst Is Over
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a national broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, declared that the country has emerged from its most turbulent years and is now firmly on the path to recovery. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja, the President reassured citizens that the painful reforms of the last two years were beginning to […]
PENGASSAN–Dangote Clash: NSA Ribadu Urges Caution, Protect Economy
National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Monday night urged the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and other labour unions to avoid actions that could cripple the economy as the Federal Government works to resolve the dispute with Dangote Refinery. The appeal came during the second day of peace […]
MTA Board to Vote on Fare Hike Proposal and Policy Changes Ahead of OMNY Rollout
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board is set to vote on Tuesday to finalize a series of proposed fare increases and service policy changes aimed at aligning with the agency’s upcoming full transition to its OMNY contactless payment system. Under the proposal, subway and bus fares would rise from $2.90 to $3, marking the first […]
U.S. Faces Imminent Government Shutdown Amid Economic Uncertainty, Recession Fears
The federal government is barreling toward a potential shutdown just as economic warning signs begin to flash more brightly, with slowing job growth, persistent inflation, and a looming recession threat putting pressure on both policymakers and markets. With the deadline just hours away, top congressional leaders met with President Donald Trump at the White House […]
World Leaders Back Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, but Hamas Resistance Looms
A new U.S.-brokered peace plan for Gaza, unveiled by President Donald Trump alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is drawing global support from European and Middle Eastern governments, even as skepticism grows over whether Hamas will accept the deal. Announced at the White House, the proposal seeks to end the devastating conflict that has gripped […]
Chinese Fraudster Convicted in UK’s Largest-Ever £5bn Bitcoin Seizure
A Chinese national at the center of one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency frauds has been convicted in London, marking a major breakthrough in the global fight against digital asset crime. Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, pleaded guilty on Monday at Southwark Crown Court to charges of fraud and money laundering, admitting her […]
Presidency Slams Jerry Gana’s Call for Jonathan’s 2027 Comeback
The Presidency has hit back at calls by former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, for ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that Nigerians would not forget what it described as his “dismal record in office.” In a statement on Monday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
