Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Granted EFCC Bail in ₦189bn Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to former Sokoto State Governor and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, after hours of questioning over alleged withdrawals totalling ₦189 billion during his tenure. Tambuwal honoured the EFCC’s invitation on Monday, arriving at the agency’s Abuja headquarters at 11:16 a.m., […]
Soludo Defends Wearing Tinubu-Inscribed Cap, Reaffirms 22-Year Friendship
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has defended his choice to wear a cap bearing President Bola Tinubu’s insignia during his visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, describing it as a symbol of political unity and shared progressive ideals. Speaking to State House correspondents after meeting with the President, Soludo said their engagement […]
Trump Deploys 800 National Guard Troops, Takes Control of Washington Police Department
President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the deployment of 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and announced a temporary federal takeover of the city’s police department — a move that bypasses local leadership and represents an unusual expansion of presidential authority in the capital. “Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and […]
Elon Musk Accuses Apple of Antitrust Breach, Plans Legal Action Over App Store Rankings
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, will sue Apple, alleging the tech giant is engaging in anticompetitive behavior by manipulating App Store rankings to favor rival OpenAI. “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, which […]
Trump Nominates Conservative Economist E.J. Antoni to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics After Firing Previous Commissioner
U.S. President Donald Trump has tapped economist E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation, to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just 10 days after abruptly firing the agency’s previous leader over unsubstantiated claims of data manipulation. The BLS, a division of the Labor Department, publishes key reports on jobs and inflation […]
Chinese Factories Cut Wages and Hours as Tariffs and Overcapacity Bite
Chinese manufacturers are slashing wages, reducing working hours, and sending employees on unpaid leave as they grapple with U.S. tariffs, industrial overcapacity, and intensifying competition for shrinking markets. In Foshan, southern China, kitchen cabinet maker Cartia Global Manufacturing is cutting wage costs by 30% to fend off rivals. Owner Mike Chai has already halved his […]
Tinubu Names Omidiran FCC Chair, Makes Key Appointments to HYREP, CLTC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). Omidiran succeeds Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was marked by controversy. In a statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information […]
TUC: At 3% Growth, Nigeria Far from $1 Trillion Economy Target
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has cautioned that the country’s aspiration to become a $1 trillion economy will remain unattainable if it continues to grow at its current pace of just 3%, with its GDP stagnating at about $300 billion. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the South-West Labour Summit 2025, TUC […]
IGP Extends Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement Deadline to October 2
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has pushed the deadline for enforcing the tinted glass permit requirement to October 2, giving the force more time to refine its application and verification processes. In a statement on Monday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesperson, said the extension will allow for “meticulous scrutiny” of applications to ensure that only […]
Oyebanji Dissolves Ekiti Executive Council, Exempts Key Commissioners
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dissolved the state’s executive council, retaining only a select group of commissioners, special advisers, and directors-general. In a statement issued on Sunday, Secretary to the State Government, Habibat Adubiaro, instructed affected commissioners and advisers to hand over to the permanent secretary or the most senior civil servant in their […]
