Trump Administration Slashes Security Funding for Washington, D.C., Citing Shift in Threat Priorities
The Trump administration has announced significant cuts to federal security funding for Washington, D.C., even as President Donald Trump asserts that crime in the nation’s capital is “totally out of control.” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), defended the move on Friday, framing it as part of […]
Aviation Unions Suspend Strike After NAMA’s Pay Review Pledge
Aviation unions under the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have suspended their planned indefinite strike, earlier scheduled to begin on Monday, August 11, after making progress in salary negotiations with the Federal Government. The decision was conveyed in a joint statement on Friday by AbdulRasaq Saidu (ANAP), Odinaka Igbokwe (NUATE), Frances Akinjole (ATSSSAN), and Alo […]
9mobile Rebrands to T2, Unveils “Bold New Chapter” in Nigerian Telecoms
Nigeria’s telecommunications provider, 9mobile, has officially rebranded to T2, marking the second name change in its history. The unveiling took place on Friday at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, a year after LH Telecommunication Limited acquired a 95.5 percent stake in the company. The network, formerly known as Etisalat before its 2017 transformation to 9mobile, now […]
Lamido Urges PDP to Expel Wike, Others, Endorses Jonathan for 2027
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to expel key figures, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom; and former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, for allegedly working against the party during the 2023 general elections. Speaking on Channels […]
Sowore Freed After ‘Unjust’ Detention, Vows to Continue Activism
Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has been released from police custody following what he described as an “unjust, unwarranted and unlawful” detention. Sowore was arrested in Abuja on Wednesday, August 6, over petitions alleging forgery of a police document and cyberbullying. He accused the Nigeria Police Force and Inspector General Kayode […]
Dangote Refinery Denies Shutdown Rumours, Confirms Steady Fuel Supply
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims of a shutdown or suspension of truck loading, insisting operations remain uninterrupted. In a Friday statement, Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, said routine maintenance is underway but does not affect fuel availability. “The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully operational. There has been […]
Gov. Bala Mohammed Urges Obi to Rejoin PDP to Strengthen Opposition
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called on Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as part of a broader effort to unify Nigeria’s opposition before the 2027 general elections. Mohammed, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, made the appeal on Friday during a meeting […]
Netanyahu’s Push for Gaza Offensive Sparks Military Warnings, Hostage Family Protests, and International Concern
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for a broader military campaign in Gaza has triggered sharp warnings from top military officials, protests from hostage families, and renewed fears of further Palestinian casualties and deepening global isolation for Israel. In an interview with Fox News ahead of a key security cabinet meeting, Netanyahu declared Israel’s intention […]
Trump-Putin Meeting Planned as Ukraine War Grinds On, But Peace Prospects Remain Dim
As Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine continues with no end in sight, the Kremlin has confirmed that a high-level meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is in the works. Trump, who initiated three prior rounds of failed Russia-Ukraine talks between May and July, said Wednesday, “I’m here to get [the […]
Trump Taps Stephen Miran for Interim Federal Reserve Seat Amid Broader Shakeup
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate Stephen Miran, current Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, to temporarily fill a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve Board. The move follows the sudden resignation of Fed Governor Adriana Kugler, who is returning to her academic post at Georgetown University. Miran’s nomination—subject to Senate […]
