France, Saudi Arabia to Host Summit on Palestinian Statehood Amid Boycotts by Israel and U.S.
France and Saudi Arabia will host a high-level summit in New York on Monday aimed at advancing a two-state solution and accelerating international recognition of a Palestinian state — despite vocal opposition from Israel and the United States, who have both vowed to boycott the event. The meeting, set on the sidelines of the United […]
UK Government Approves £2.2 Billion Expansion for Gatwick Airport’s Second Runway
The British government has approved a £2.2 billion ($2.96 billion) plan to bring a second runway into regular use at London Gatwick Airport, in a significant move to expand the nation’s aviation capacity. The project, announced Sunday by the Department for Transport, involves converting Gatwick’s existing northern standby runway into a fully operational second runway, […]
FG Revokes 1,263 Mineral Licences Over Non-Payment of Fees
The Federal Government has revoked 1,263 mineral licences from operators who failed to pay mandatory annual service fees, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, announced on Wednesday. The affected licences include 584 exploration licences, 65 mining leases, 144 quarry licences, and 470 small-scale mining leases. The revocation followed recommendations from the Mining […]
Kemi Badenoch Calls UK Recognition of Palestine ‘Disastrous’
Opposition Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has strongly criticised the UK government’s decision to recognise the State of Palestine, describing it as “absolutely disastrous” and cautioning that the move will be deeply regretted. Speaking on X on Sunday, Badenoch argued that the decision effectively rewarded Hamas without conditions, left hostages in Gaza, and did little […]
Ondo Workers Demand ₦256,950 Minimum Wage, Reject Current Pay
Government workers in Ondo State have called for an upward review of the minimum wage from ₦73,000 to ₦256,950, citing the country’s worsening economic realities. In a letter to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, conveyed through the state council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliate unions, the workers said the current wage had become […]
Falana Urges Court to Rule on Rivers Emergency
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on the judiciary to urgently determine the constitutional validity of the recently lifted emergency rule in Rivers State, warning that leaving the matter unresolved could set a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy. Falana noted that without a judicial pronouncement, Section 305 of […]
SEC to Gradually Adopt Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans for the phased implementation of the global sustainability disclosure standards developed by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). Speaking at an investors’ roundtable on the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), SEC Director General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, said Nigeria, having contributed to the development of the […]
CJN to Swear In 57 New SANs as Supreme Court Opens Legal Year
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on September 29 swear in 57 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) as part of activities marking the commencement of the Supreme Court’s 2025/2026 legal year. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Supreme Court’s Director of Information […]
California Bans Masked Law Enforcement Amid Immigration Raids, Drawing Rebuke from Trump Officials
California has become the first state in the U.S. to ban most law enforcement officers — including federal immigration agents — from wearing face coverings while performing official duties, under a bill signed into law Saturday by Governor Gavin Newsom. The legislation, prompted by recent immigration raids in Los Angeles involving masked federal agents, sparked […]
Trump Signs Executive Order Imposing $100,000 Annual Fee on H-1B Visa Applicants
President Donald Trump has signed a controversial executive order that will impose a $100,000 annual fee on new applicants under the H-1B visa program, a dramatic escalation in his administration’s efforts to curb skilled foreign worker immigration. The order, set to take effect on September 21, cites widespread “abuse” of the program and will require […]
