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 […]
Soludo Urges Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu for Igbo Dialogue
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying his freedom is vital for constructive dialogue on the future of the Igbo nation. Speaking on Monday in Awka at the 2025 World Igbo Day celebration organised by Ohanaeze Ndigbo […]
Ndume to Tinubu: Dissolve PENGASSAN Over Strike
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has urged President Bola Tinubu to dissolve the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) if it continues to “serve private interests” rather than the public good. His remarks followed PENGASSAN’s directive to its members to embark on a nationwide strike after the dismissal of “over […]
NELFUND to Reopen Interest-Free Loan Portal in October 2025
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that its application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session will open in the second week of October 2025, providing fresh opportunities for students to access the government’s interest-free loan scheme. The new application cycle will remain open until January 2026, giving prospective beneficiaries ample time to complete […]
No Independence Parade as FG Marks Nigeria @65
The Federal Government has cancelled the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary on October 1. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). According to the statement, the government […]
Denmark Bans Civilian Drones Nationwide Ahead of EU Summit Amid Security Concerns
The Danish government has announced a nationwide ban on civilian drone flights ahead of this week’s European Union summit in Copenhagen, citing escalating security threats and a surge in unidentified drone activity over sensitive sites. In a statement issued Sunday, Denmark’s Transport Ministry said the move is intended to “simplify security work” for police and […]
