Category: News

Finance Minister Wale Edun Flown to UK for Medical Treatment

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reportedly travelled to the United Kingdom to receive medical treatment after falling ill in recent days. Multiple government sources confirmed the development on Tuesday, following earlier reports by Western Post that hinted at the minister’s possible medical trip abroad. One senior […]

Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Confirmation for Amupitan as INEC Chairman

 President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The request was conveyed in a letter read during Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. It followed the endorsement of Amupitan’s nomination by the Council of State last week Thursday. […]

Trump to Posthumously Award Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom on His Birthday

President Donald Trump is set to posthumously award conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday, October 14, which would have marked Kirk’s 32nd birthday. The award — the nation’s highest civilian honor — will be presented in recognition of Kirk’s legacy as a leading voice among young conservatives and founder of […]

Private Numbers of Global Figures, Including Australian PM and Donald Trump Jr., Leaked by AI-Driven U.S. Website

Private phone numbers belonging to high-profile figures — including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump Jr. — have been exposed by a controversial U.S.-based website that uses artificial intelligence to scrape and compile personal data from the internet. The leak, first uncovered by independent Australian outlet Ette Media, has sparked serious concerns about […]

Germany to Acquire 424 New Armored Vehicles in €7 Billion Defense Modernization Push

The German government is preparing to sign off on a major arms procurement package worth nearly €7 billion ($8.1 billion) for 424 new wheeled armored vehicles, marking one of the largest modernization efforts for the Bundeswehr in recent years, according to internal finance ministry documents. The budget committee of the Bundestag (lower house of parliament) […]

Labour Unions Demand Justice as Activist Abiodun Aremu Dies in Mysterious Hit-and-Run

Nigeria’s labour community is in mourning following the sudden and tragic death of veteran activist and labour icon, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Ogun State. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Ifo, when the 65-year-old was reportedly struck by a speeding vehicle while crossing the road […]

Lagos Re-Arraigns Evans for Alleged Murder of Two Policemen

The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, better known as Evans, on fresh charges of murder and attempted murder involving two police officers. The re-arraignment took place on Monday before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja. Evans appeared alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Ikenna Emeka, […]

Faith Icon and Revivalist Uma Ukpai Passes Away at 80

Nigeria’s Christian community is in mourning following the death of renowned preacher and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Dr. Uma Ukpai. The revered clergyman passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Asaga, Ohafia, Abia State, Dr. Ukpai rose from humble beginnings to become one of Nigeria’s most […]

Deadly Floods and Landslides Kill 44 in Mexico as Torrential Rains Continue

At least 44 people have been killed in widespread flooding and landslides sweeping across central and southeastern Mexico, officials confirmed Sunday, as the country grapples with the ongoing fallout from torrential rains triggered by two tropical weather systems. The devastation has been fueled by the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Rainstorm Raymond, which have […]