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 […]
Tinubu Appoints Ramat as NERC Chairman, Names Two Commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), alongside two other key appointments within the agency. The appointments were announced on Thursday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and […]
‘Criminals and Touts’ Now Dominate Politics — Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the growing dominance of “criminals and touts” in Nigerian politics, accusing political leaders of abandoning economic development and the welfare of citizens. Speaking in Abeokuta as a panelist at the 2025 National Conference of Egbe Amofin Oodua, themed Regional Justice, Security and Sustainable Development, Falana lamented the state […]
NCAA Petitions AGF, IGP Over Kwam 1’s Alleged Aviation Safety Breach
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and the inspector-general of police (IGP) to launch a criminal investigation into popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, widely known as Kwam 1 or K1 De Ultimate, over an alleged safety breach involving ValueJet airline. In a statement on Thursday, Michael […]
NLC, Atiku Demand Immediate Release of Sowore, Condemn Police Action
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar have called for the immediate and unconditional release of rights activist Omoyele Sowore, condemning his continued detention as an abuse of power. In a statement on Thursday, Joe Ajaero, NLC president, criticised the frequent arrest and prolonged detention of Sowore, describing the latest incident as […]
Gov. Oborevwori Pledges Continued Support for Delta LG Chairmen
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering local government chairmen to deliver quality governance. Speaking through his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the governor made the pledge on Thursday during the inauguration of projects in Bomadi Local Government Area, executed by council chairman Mr. Dagidi Andaye to mark his first […]
Astronaut Butch Wilmore Retires After 25 Years and Historic Starliner Mission Delay
Veteran NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy captain Butch Wilmore has officially retired, concluding a 25-year career defined by groundbreaking missions, unwavering resilience, and nearly 500 days spent in space. NASA hailed Wilmore’s contributions as “truly exemplary,” highlighting his service aboard four spacecraft and a cumulative 464 days in orbit. “His lasting legacy of fortitude will […]
Sowore’s Arrest a Threat to Democracy — AAC Blasts IGP
The Nigerian Police Force has arrested and detained Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), sparking strong condemnation from his party, which described the act as an assault on democratic principles. In a statement signed by the AAC’s National Publicity Secretary, Femi Adeyeye, the party decried Sowore’s detention as a […]
Appeal Court Reinstates EFCC’s Forfeiture of Yahaya Bello’s 14 Properties
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has reinstated the interim forfeiture of 14 properties linked to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, granting victory to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its bid to recover suspected illicit assets. In a unanimous judgment delivered virtually on Wednesday, Justice Yargata Nimpar, backed by Justices Danlami […]
