TikTok Gets 90-Day Reprieve as Trump Extends Deadline for U.S. Sale Amid Legal and Political Uncertainty
TikTok will continue operating in the United States for at least another three months after President Donald Trump announced a new 90-day extension for the Chinese-owned app to finalize a sale of its U.S. operations. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Tuesday that Trump will sign an executive order this week, marking the third […]
Federal Prosecutors Probe Arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander During Immigration Hearing
Federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into the arrest of New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander, who was briefly detained during an immigration court hearing on Tuesday. Lander was taken into custody by federal agents after attempting to accompany an individual out of a courtroom at 26 Federal Plaza. That individual was […]
FG Plans Emergency Evacuation of Citizens from Israel, Iran Amid Rising Tensions
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans for the emergency evacuation of Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran, following a sharp escalation in hostilities between the two nations. In a statement issued Tuesday night, Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Nigeria’s embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran have begun outreach efforts to locate affected citizens and coordinate […]
Self-Defence Not a Solution to Benue Killings, Says Governor Alia
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has cautioned against calls for residents to adopt self-defence in the face of escalating violence across communities, warning that such a move could further endanger lives. Speaking on AIT’s Kakaaki programme on Tuesday, the governor said while self-defence may seem like a practical option, it poses serious risks in a highly volatile environment. “I think […]
NASS Sends Tax Reform Bills to Tinubu for Assent
The National Assembly has officially transmitted the much-anticipated tax reform bills to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for presidential assent. This was confirmed by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, during a press conference held Tuesday in Abuja. The development marks a critical step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system. President Tinubu had […]
Obasanjo Calls for Improved Welfare to Curb Health Workers’ ‘Japa’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on governments at all levels to improve working conditions for Nigerian medical professionals to stem the tide of migration in search of better opportunities abroad. Speaking on Tuesday during the commissioning of the renovated Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Zamfara State, Obasanjo said it is not enough to build health facilities without equipping them and motivating the personnel who […]
Police Interrogate Pastor Adefarasin Over Viral Video of Gun-Like Object
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the interrogation of Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock Church, over a viral video that showed him holding a gun-like object during an encounter with another road user. In a statement on Tuesday, the police revealed that Adefarasin voluntarily appeared at the command headquarters in Ikeja, where detectives began questioning him. “Pastor Paul Adefarasin […]
Speaker Abbas: Nigeria’s Porous Borders Worsen Insecurity, Demand Urgent Legislative
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s poorly secured borders, calling them a major factor in the country’s escalating insecurity. Speaking through House Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere on Monday at a legislative dialogue on security architecture, Abbas described Nigeria’s security crisis as “complex and dynamic,” urging for technology-driven, multi-dimensional solutions. “Terrorism, banditry, piracy, militancy, […]
Okonjo-Iweala: MDBs Can’t Tackle Climate Crisis Alone, Urges Private Sector, Subsidy Reforms
WTO Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned that multilateral development banks (MDBs) alone lack the financial capacity to address the global climate crisis, urging a strategic shift toward greater private sector participation and subsidy redirection to fund climate action. Speaking at the launch of the London School of Economics’ Global School of Sustainability on June 10, Okonjo-Iweala said the scale of funding required to tackle climate change […]
I’m Not Defecting to APC —Governor Mutfwang Reaffirms PDP Loyalty
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dismissed speculations of a planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the rumours as baseless and politically driven. During a media chat, Mutfwang reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that leaving the party would amount to betraying the mandate of Plateau citizens. “I haven’t had that conversation [of […]
