NYC Rent Board to Revisit Preliminary Vote on Stabilized Rent Hikes in Rare Revote
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board has announced a rare revote on its preliminary decision to raise rents on nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments, following public backlash from both tenants and landlords. The board will reconvene on Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 a.m. to reconsider the proposed increases, which were initially approved last month. […]
Children’s Day: Tinubu Launches Anti-Bullying Drive, Pledges Stronger Child Protection
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the protection, development, and well-being of Nigerian children in a message marking the 2025 National Children’s Day. In his address on Tuesday, President Tinubu described children as the “pride and future” of Nigeria, the “heartbeat of the country’s tomorrow,” and the “custodians of future […]
Malami Slams APC’s 2027 Endorsement, Accuses Party of Neglecting Governance
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for prioritizing early politicking over governance, accusing the ruling party of neglecting Nigeria’s urgent socioeconomic challenges. Speaking at the National Political Consultative Group (North) meeting in Abuja, Malami expressed deep concern over the nation’s worsening insecurity, […]
FCTA Seals PDP Headquarters Over 43-Year Ground Rent Debt
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday sealed the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Wuse, Abuja, over non-payment of ground rent spanning up to 43 years. FCTA officials arrived at the party’s secretariat around 2:05 p.m. and initially requested to speak with those in charge. Before any engagement was made, […]
Speaker Abbas Drops Compulsory Voting Bill
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has officially withdrawn the controversial Compulsory Voting Bill, which aimed to amend the Electoral Act 2022 and make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, […]
Labour Party Disowns Obi’s 2027 Bid, Calls His Moves Confusing
The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has refuted claims that it celebrated or endorsed former presidential candidate Peter Obi’s declaration to run in the 2027 elections under its platform, describing the development as misleading and the politician’s actions as “confusing.” In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiorah Ifoh, on Monday, […]
Trump Signals ‘Very Good’ Progress in US-Iran Nuclear Talks
President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed cautious optimism about ongoing diplomatic efforts with Iran, revealing that recent backchannel discussions between U.S. and Iranian officials had been “very good” as both sides explore a potential deal to limit Tehran’s nuclear program. Speaking to reporters at Morristown Airport in New Jersey before returning to Washington from a […]
Trump Defends Tariffs, Says Focus Should Be on “Big Things” Like AI and Tanks, Not T-Shirts
President Donald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his tariff policy, saying it is designed to support high-value, strategic manufacturing—such as military equipment and advanced technologies—rather than consumer items like sneakers and T-shirts. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in New Jersey, Trump dismissed criticism of his approach, emphasizing that the U.S. should […]
Trump Condemns Putin as “Absolutely Crazy” Amid Russia’s Largest Aerial Assault on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday following the most extensive Russian airstrike of the war in Ukraine, calling the Kremlin leader “absolutely CRAZY” and warning that his actions could spell disaster for Russia. “Something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY!” Trump wrote on his social media […]
ADC Chair: Coalition Talks Nearing Completion, Final Deal Expected in Two Weeks
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Ralphs Okey Nwosu, has revealed that discussions to form a broad political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections are nearing conclusion and will be finalized within the next two weeks. Speaking to journalists over the weekend, Nwosu disclosed that the ADC has emerged as the […]
