Portugal Declares National Mourning After Deadly Lisbon Funicular Crash Kills 15
Portugal has declared a national day of mourning following a tragic accident involving the historic Glória funicular in Lisbon, which derailed and crashed into a building near Liberty Avenue on Wednesday evening. At least 15 people were killed and 18 others injured, including several foreign nationals. Five of the injured remain in critical condition. The […]
Tinubu Rejects 2027 Distractions, Reaffirms Focus on Governance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accused opposition parties of dragging the All Progressives Congress (APC) into premature political activities ahead of the 2027 elections but insisted he remains focused on delivering good governance. Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday while receiving North-East governors led by Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, at the Presidential Villa, […]
FG Declares September 5 Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the government in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on […]
Tinubu Orders Compulsory Health Insurance Across All MDAs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the compulsory implementation of health insurance across all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in line with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. In a service-wide directive to be circulated by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), the President mandated strict compliance with the […]
Tinubu Declares State Police Inevitable, Orders Security Review in Katsina
President Bola Tinubu has said the creation of a decentralised police force has become inevitable as part of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Speaking on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving a delegation of prominent Katsina citizens led by Governor Dikko Radda, Tinubu directed security agencies to review their operations in the […]
Bwala Retracts “No-Man’s Land” Comment on Lagos
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has clarified his earlier remark describing Lagos as a “no-man’s land.” Speaking in an interview on Arise Television, Bwala explained that his comment was not intended to diminish Lagos’ identity but to highlight its cosmopolitan character and central role in Nigeria’s economy. He said […]
Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Deployed National Guard for Policing in Los Angeles
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration violated federal law by deploying National Guard troops for domestic law enforcement duties in Los Angeles, siding with a legal challenge brought by California Governor Gavin Newsom. The case centered on the Posse Comitatus Act, a longstanding statute that prohibits the use of the U.S. […]
Trump Dismisses Health Rumors, Says He’s ‘Never Felt Better’ Amid Public Speculation
President Donald Trump publicly addressed rumors about his health on Tuesday after a brief stretch away from public events sparked speculation about his well-being. Brushing off the concerns, the 79-year-old president insisted he remains in good health and labeled the chatter as “fake news.” The topic arose during a press event announcing the new Space […]
China Stages Massive Military Parade to Showcase Power and Challenge Western Dominance
China held its largest military parade in decades on Wednesday, with President Xi Jinping overseeing a grand display in Tiananmen Square aimed at asserting Beijing’s rising global stature and its ambition to reshape the international order beyond U.S. dominance. The spectacle, commemorating the end of World War II, featured thousands of troops, advanced missile systems, […]
Greece Passes Tougher Migration Law Amid Rising Border Crossings
Greece’s parliament has approved a sweeping new law aimed at tightening immigration enforcement, escalating penalties for rejected asylum seekers, and accelerating returns to their home countries. The legislation, passed Wednesday, comes amid a renewed uptick in migrant arrivals along Greece’s southern coastline. Under the new rules, undocumented migrants arriving from countries classified as “safe” by […]
