Former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz Sentenced to 15 Years for Corruption
Former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by an appeals court in Nouakchott, following a dramatic escalation in his corruption case. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, follows appeals from both the prosecution and defence after Aziz was initially handed a five-year sentence in December 2023. Aziz, who […]
NJ Transit Train Engineers Go on Strike, Shutting Down Commuter Rail Service for 350,000 Riders
Train engineers for NJ Transit launched a strike early Friday morning, bringing all commuter rail services across the state to a halt in a dispute over wages. The walkout, led by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), is expected to disrupt travel for nearly 350,000 daily riders. Picket lines formed at 4 a.m. […]
U.S. Reviews Security Threats After Hidden Devices Found in Chinese-Made Energy Equipment
U.S. energy officials are reassessing national grid security after unauthorized communication modules were discovered embedded in Chinese-manufactured power inverters and batteries—critical components of America’s growing renewable energy infrastructure, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The devices, uncovered during routine inspections, have alarmed cybersecurity experts and raised urgent concerns about potential vulnerabilities in solar, […]
Rubio: NATO Members Poised to Adopt 5% Defence Spending Target by 2025 Summit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday that all NATO member countries are expected to endorse a new long-term defence spending target of 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) ahead of the alliance’s 2025 summit. Speaking on Fox News’ Hannity, Rubio said the move signals a historic shift in defence priorities among NATO nations. […]
Peter Obi Urges Africa to Harness Agricultural Potential, End Hunger and Poverty
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has decried the persistence of hunger and poverty across Africa, insisting that the continent has no justification for such conditions given its abundant natural resources. Obi made the remarks during a visit to media mogul Dele Momodu at his Lagos residence, as part of celebrations […]
President Tinubu Calls for Stronger African Unity Amid Sahel Alliance Formation
President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the critical importance of stronger collaboration and unity among African nations, stressing regional solidarity as a foundation for peace and development. Speaking on Thursday while receiving the letter of credence from Cheick Oumar Coulibaly, the newly appointed Malian ambassador to Nigeria, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Mali’s democratic transition and boosting economic ties […]
Tinubu to Attend Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, Italy on Saturday, following an invitation from the Vatican to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome, the Presidency announced on Thursday. The new pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected by the Conclave of Cardinals 27 days after the […]
Senate Advances Bill Mandating MDAs to Buy Made-in-Nigeria Vehicles
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading the Local Automotive Industry Patronage Bill 2025, a bold legislative proposal aimed at mandating government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to prioritise locally manufactured vehicles in their procurement processes. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ndubueze Patrick Chiwuba (Imo North), seeks to revive the domestic automotive sector by institutionalising government patronage […]
Atiku Pushes for Mega Political Alliance to Challenge Tinubu’s Government
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced plans to lead a wide-ranging political coalition comprising key stakeholders from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party (LP) in a bid to confront what he described as President Bola Tinubu’s “incompetent and inefficient” administration. Atiku made the declaration during a stakeholder meeting […]
Reps to Probe UTME Mass Failure as JAMB Blames Server Glitch
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the technical error that led to the mass failure recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Adewale Adebayo (Osun State) during Thursday’s plenary. A breakdown of the released UTME results […]
