Vatican to Cut Phone Signals During Conclave to Elect New Pope
The Vatican announced Tuesday that it will disable all mobile phone signals within its territory during the papal conclave to ensure total secrecy as cardinals prepare to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. The Governorate of Vatican City State confirmed that “all transmission systems of the telecommunications signal for mobile […]
Three Indian Fighter Jets Crash in Kashmir Amid Escalating Tensions with Pakistan
Three Indian fighter jets reportedly crashed in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, hours after India launched air strikes on nine alleged terrorist sites in Pakistan, according to four local government sources. While the Indian government has yet to confirm the cause of the crashes, it remains unclear whether they resulted from operational issues or were […]
Akpabio Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nigerians’ Struggles and Champion Change
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reassured Nigerians that the Senate remains dedicated to tackling their struggles and fulfilling their aspirations for change. Speaking on Tuesday as senators resumed from recess after celebrating Eid-el-Fitr and Easter with their constituents, Akpabio emphasized that the Senate has not lost sight of the hardships faced by the Nigerian people. […]
Reps, Senate to Set Up High-Level Committee on Rivers Crisis — Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced that the National Assembly will form a high-level reconciliation committee to help restore democratic order in Rivers State. Speaking on Tuesday as lawmakers resumed from recess, Abbas said the House will collaborate with the Senate to set up a committee comprising respected national figures. “In […]
Atiku: Presidency Fears My Coalition, I’m a Formidable Opposition Force
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the Presidency is gripped by panic over his planned opposition coalition, reaffirming his position as Nigeria’s most formidable opposition figure. Atiku’s media office issued a fiery statement on Monday responding to remarks by Daniel Bwala, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication. Bwala, who served as […]
Senator Ndume Applauds Tinubu’s Import Ban as Economic Game-Changer
The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for banning the importation of foreign goods that have local equivalents, calling it a major boost for Nigeria’s struggling economy. In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, Ndume said the policy, paired with incentives for local producers, would create jobs, strengthen domestic […]
APC Doesn’t Want Nigeria to Become One-Party State — Gov Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no plans to turn Nigeria into a one-party state despite the wave of defections swelling the ruling party’s ranks. Speaking to State House correspondents on Tuesday after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Sule clarified that the APC’s […]
Ozigbo Predicts Labour Party’s End Amid Growing Defections
Valentine Ozigbo, a prominent supporter of Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has predicted a mass exodus from the party, stating that LP is nearing its end. In an interview on Arise TV, Ozigbo, who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), claimed that the LP is […]
U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Effort to End Migrant Parole Protections
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate a temporary legal status program benefiting hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, preserving protections granted under former President Joe Biden. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston declined to stay an earlier ruling by District […]
Makinde Reshuffles Cabinet, Reassigns Five Commissioners
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a cabinet reshuffle, reassigning key commissioners across ministries. In a statement issued Monday and signed by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, the governor approved the following changes: Barr. Seun Ashamu, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, moves to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. […]
