Crude Sales in Naira to Continue as National Policy — FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative, declaring it a long-term national policy rather than a temporary measure. The confirmation came via a post on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Federal Ministry of Finance on Wednesday morning, amid growing public inquiries about […]
Trump Administration to Impose $998 Daily Fines, Property Seizures on Migrants Defying Deportation Orders
The Trump administration is preparing to enforce steep daily fines and potential property seizures against migrants who defy final deportation orders, according to internal documents reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday. Under the revived plan, undocumented immigrants who fail to leave the U.S. after receiving removal orders could be fined up to $998 per day. The […]
New Mexico Governor Deploys National Guard to Albuquerque Amid Crime Surge, Sparking Civil Liberties Debate
In an unprecedented move to confront a surge in violent crime, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque on Tuesday, authorizing the deployment of the New Mexico National Guard to support overwhelmed local law enforcement. The governor’s executive order calls for between 60 and 70 National Guard troops to […]
Indonesia Offers to Temporarily Host Wounded and Displaced Palestinians from Gaza, Prabowo Announces
President Prabowo Subianto announced Wednesday that Indonesia is prepared to temporarily receive Palestinians wounded and displaced by the war in Gaza, marking a significant humanitarian gesture as he begins a diplomatic mission to the Middle East and Turkey. Speaking ahead of visits to Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar, Prabowo said the first group could include up […]
Ozigbo Rejects APC Primary Election Results, Calls It a “Charade”
Valentine Ozigbo, a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, has vehemently rejected the results of the party’s recent primary election, labeling it as a “charade and a fraud.” The primary, held on Saturday, saw Nicholas Ukachukwu, a former House of Representatives member, win with 1,455 votes, while Ozigbo secured only […]
Health Minister: Over 16,000 Nigerian Doctors Have Migrated in Recent Years
Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, revealed that more than 16,000 medical doctors have left Nigeria in the past five to seven years to practice abroad. Speaking at the Annual Capacity-Building Workshop of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) in Abuja, Prof. Pate attributed the migration to […]
Ndume Accuses Tinubu of Breaching Constitution with Lopsided Appointments
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has accused President Bola Tinubu of violating constitutional provisions through political appointments that heavily favor the South West. Speaking on Arise TV, Ndume pointed to Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution, which mandates equitable representation across Nigeria’s regions in federal appointments. He said Tinubu’s choices so far have not upheld […]
NSA Ribadu Urges Nigerians to Stop Paying Ransom to Kidnappers
National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has appealed to Nigerians to desist from paying ransom to kidnappers and bandits, warning that the practice exacerbates insecurity across the country. Ribadu made the call on Tuesday while receiving 60 recently rescued kidnapping victims at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Abuja. The victims had been abducted from Zangon […]
Court Bars Rivers Sole Administrator from Appointing LG Coordinators
The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an interim order restraining Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, from appointing coordinators or administrators for the state’s 23 local government areas. Justice Adamu Mohammed granted the injunction on Monday following an ex parte application filed by the Pilex Centre for Civic Education Initiative, […]
Gov. Muftwang: Bandits Have Taken Over 64 Communities in Plateau State
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, has sounded the alarm over escalating insecurity in the state, disclosing that at least 64 communities have been seized and occupied by bandits. Speaking during a live interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Governor Muftwang described the situation as dire and called for urgent national attention. He revealed that the […]
