Newark Mayor Baraka to Appear in Federal Court Over ICE Facility Arrest
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is scheduled to appear in federal court Thursday for a status conference regarding his recent arrest at an immigration detention center, where he faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge brought by the Trump administration. Baraka, a Democratic candidate in New Jersey’s June 10 gubernatorial primary, will attend the procedural hearing before U.S. […]
NJ Transit, Rail Engineers to Resume Talks Thursday as Strike Deadline Looms
Negotiations between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) are set to resume Thursday morning in a last-ditch effort to avert a strike that could bring the state’s rail system to a halt by early Friday. Outside NJ Transit headquarters in Newark on Wednesday, engineers rallied with chants of “Millions paid […]
APC Governors Reaffirm Support for Tinubu Amid Opposition Criticism
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and ministers have reiterated their unflinching support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing that his reform policies are yielding visible results despite opposition criticism. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who doubles as Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), made this known to journalists on Wednesday following […]
Senate Confirms Five INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on INEC, presented by its chairman, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC, Oyo South), who said the nominees met all constitutional and professional requirements […]
Gowon Declares: No Return to Military Rule, Democracy Must Prevail
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), has called on Nigerians to firmly reject any return to military governance, declaring democracy as the most viable framework for national growth, unity, and citizen engagement. Gowon made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday during the public presentation of the book “Military Factor in Nigerian History, 1960–2018”, launched […]
JAMB Begins Rescheduled UTME for Nearly 380,000 Affected Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the rescheduling process for 379,997 candidates affected by technical glitches during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The rescheduled tests are set to take place on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 2025. This was disclosed by the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, […]
Tinubu Will Win If Election Holds Today – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has stated that if a presidential election were to take place today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would emerge victorious. The former Edo State Governor made this assertion during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he spoke on recent political developments, including the defection of two senators from Kebbi State to the […]
Duffy to Meet Airlines Over Newark Airport Chaos Amid Staffing Crisis and Radar Failures
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will meet with major U.S. airlines on Wednesday in a renewed push to address persistent disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport, as staffing shortages and aging infrastructure continue to hamper operations. The planned meeting follows days of widespread flight delays and cancellations at Newark, where technical failures and an ongoing shortage […]
Carney Unveils Streamlined Cabinet, Vows Economic Overhaul and New US Strategy
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a newly reshaped cabinet, pledging to redefine the country’s economic and security ties with the United States while launching sweeping reforms to reduce reliance on its southern neighbor. The cabinet, revealed in Ottawa on Tuesday, has been trimmed to 29 ministers—down from 39 under former Prime Minister Justin […]
Reps Reject Presidential Zoning Bill, Other Key Proposals at Plenary
A bill seeking to rotate Nigeria’s presidency among the six geopolitical zones was rejected by the House of Representatives during Tuesday’s plenary session. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, was the only one debated among several proposals that were eventually struck out. Kalu argued that the legislation would promote inclusivity and national unity. […]
