U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Third Week, Second Longest in History as Funding Stalemate Drags On
The federal government shutdown entered its third week on Friday, now ranking as the second longest in U.S. history, with no resolution in sight as Republicans and Democrats remain locked in a bitter standoff over government funding. The Senate once again failed to advance a short-term spending measure that would have reopened the government through […]
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Launches First Asia Tour to Expand Trade and Security Ties Beyond U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has begun his first official visit to Asia, a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening trade and security relationships across the region while reducing Canada’s reliance on the United States. Officials said the week-long trip, which began Friday, will include stops in Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea, where Carney will […]
Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Exit from Global Money-Laundering Watchlist
Nigeria has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a move President Bola Tinubu describes as a strategic victory for the nation’s economy and financial credibility. The global anti-money laundering watchdog announced on Friday Nigeria’s delisting at its October 2025 Plenary in Paris after confirming the country’s full compliance with […]
Over 50 Generals to Retire as Tinubu Reshuffles Nigeria’s Military Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has carried out a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military hierarchy, dismissing the current Service Chiefs and appointing new ones in what the Presidency describes as part of efforts to strengthen national security. A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, announced the appointment of […]
Oyo Diocese Mourns as Bishop Emeritus Julius Adelakun Passes On at 91
The Catholic community in Oyo State is in mourning following the passing of the Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Oyo, Most Reverend Julius Babatunde Adelakun, who died on Friday at the age of 91. The sad news was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Reverend Emmanuel […]
Katsina Governor Radda Appoints New Officials
Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has approved a new set of appointments across key government agencies as part of his administration’s drive to enhance efficiency and service delivery. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohamed, who confirmed that all appointments take immediate effect. […]
Tinubu’s Shake-Up in Military Leadership Aimed at “Injecting New Direction,” Says Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed speculation that President Bola Tinubu’s sudden removal of service chiefs was linked to any alleged coup plot, insisting the move was to inject “new vision and vigour” into the armed forces. Presidential aide on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, told Saturday PUNCH that Tinubu acted fully within his powers as Commander-in-Chief. […]
Obasanjo Reveals He Rejected El-Rufai as Successor, Says Ex-Minister “Wasn’t Mature Enough”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he once turned down a proposal suggesting Nasir El-Rufai, then Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as his successor in 2007. Obasanjo said he rejected the idea because he believed El-Rufai was “not mature enough” at the time to handle the complexities of governing a nation as diverse […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Mortgage Fraud Charges, to Be Arraigned in Virginia
New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to appear in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday for arraignment on mortgage fraud charges, following her indictment earlier this month by a Trump-appointed U.S. attorney, according to court filings. The case, which has drawn national attention, marks a dramatic turn for the Democratic attorney general […]
Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, Citing ‘War on Cryptocurrency’
President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon for Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who had pleaded guilty to charges related to money laundering violations at the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, the White House announced Thursday. “President Trump exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr. Zhao, who was prosecuted by the Biden […]
