Minister Vows Stronger Frameworks to Boost Regional Development in Nigeria
Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has pledged to strengthen regulatory frameworks and policy measures aimed at driving economic growth and revitalizing regions across Nigeria. Speaking at a three-day sectoral retreat in Lagos, Momoh reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to a more structured approach to regional development. The retreat, themed “Improving Institutional Coordination for Better Development […]
Trump Unveils Sweeping Budget Plan Slashing $163 Billion in Federal Spending, Boosting Defense and Border Security
President Donald Trump released a sweeping and controversial budget proposal on Friday that seeks to cut $163 billion in federal spending for the next fiscal year, marking a significant shift in funding priorities toward national defense and border enforcement. The proposal, outlined by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), includes deep cuts […]
Prince Harry Opens Up About Royal Rift, Security Battle: ‘I Would Love Reconciliation’
Prince Harry has expressed his desire to reconcile with the Royal Family, saying he is “devastated” by a UK court ruling that denied his appeal to reinstate full police protection for himself and his family while visiting the United Kingdom. Speaking to the BBC from California, the Duke of Sussex admitted the legal defeat had […]
PDP Chieftain Calls for Akpabio to Directly Address Sexual Harassment Claims
Mohammed Abdullahi, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa, has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to directly confront the sexual harassment allegations brought against him. Abdullahi criticized Akpabio for relying on what he described as “image launderers” to deflect from the serious accusations raised by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi […]
DSS Witness Testifies on Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest, Admits No Weapons Found
A witness for the Federal Government, an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) identified as PWAAA, admitted in the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday that no weapons of terrorism or violence were found during the arrest of Biafra nation agitator Nnamdi Kanu on October 15, 2015, in Lagos. The witness further […]
Atiku Accuses Tinubu’s Son of Role in NANS Leadership Scandal
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the alleged overreach of his son, Seyi Tinubu, following claims of interference in the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Atiku’s plea came in a statement released on Friday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe. Atiku warned that […]
Labour Party Distances Itself from Coalition Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has firmly distanced itself from ongoing coalition talks among major opposition parties. These discussions aim to form a strong alliance to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming election cycle. While former Vice President […]
Labour Party Probes Alex Otti for Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has set up a disciplinary committee to investigate allegations of anti-party activities involving Abia State Governor Alex Otti and other members. The development was announced on Friday following the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at LP headquarters. According to the NEC, it had reviewed alleged […]
Ozigbo Accuses Soludo of Secretly Backing APC Candidate to Destabilize Party
Valentine Ozigbo, a former governorship aspirant in the Anambra APC primary, has accused Governor Chukwuma Soludo of covertly funding Senator Nicholas Ukachukwu’s campaign to weaken the APC ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election. Ozigbo, who lost to Ukachukwu in the April 5 primary, voiced his frustration on Channels Television’s Politics Today, calling the primary […]
Trump Taps Waltz for UN Ambassador, Rubio Named Interim National Security Adviser in Surprise Shake-Up
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced his nomination of Rep. Michael Waltz to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will assume the additional role of interim national security adviser. “I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next […]
