Makinde Pledges Increased Support for Oyo-Owned Universities
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to strengthening the education sector, promising enhanced support for state-owned tertiary institutions. Speaking on Friday in Ibadan during the inauguration of governing councils for Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, and Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, the governor emphasized that education remains a […]
IGP Summons Emir Sanusi Over Fatal Stabbing of Palace Guard
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has summoned the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for questioning over the death of one of his palace guards. The fatal incident occurred on March 30, 2025, during the Eid celebration at the Kofar Mata Eid Ground. The palace guard […]
Obama and Harris Break Silence to Slam Trump’s Second Term Policies as Threats to U.S. Values
Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris publicly criticized President Donald Trump and his administration on Thursday, accusing the White House of undermining constitutional principles and eroding core American values. In rare public remarks since the 2024 election, both Obama and Harris expressed deep concern over recent actions taken by the Trump […]
Prosecutors Seek Over 7 Years for George Santos, Citing ‘Unparalleled’ Fraud and Deception
Federal prosecutors are pushing for a sentence of more than seven years in prison for former U.S. Representative George Santos, who pleaded guilty to multiple counts of fraud and identity theft. In a court filing on Friday, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York described Santos’ conduct as a blatant abuse of […]
Trump Administration Approves Controversial Rifle Deal With Israel, Reversing Biden-Era Restrictions
The Trump administration has approved the sale of over 20,000 U.S.-manufactured assault rifles to Israel, a deal that was previously stalled under President Joe Biden due to concerns about potential misuse by extremist Israeli settlers, according to a document reviewed by Reuters and a source familiar with the transaction. A congressional notification dated March 6 […]
Israeli Airstrike Kills Senior Hamas Commander in Lebanon, Escalating Regional Tensions
An Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on Friday killed a senior Hamas commander, further straining an already fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that ended last year’s hostilities. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the death of Hassan Farhat, who it said was responsible for a 2023 rocket attack on the […]
Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Ruling, Bars Abure from LP Chairmanship
The Supreme Court has annulled the Court of Appeal’s ruling that recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court determined that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to declare Abure as the party’s chairman, noting that […]
Bayelsa Court Halts Pro-Wike Rally Over Security Concerns
The High Court of Bayelsa State sitting in Yenagoa has issued a restraining order against associates of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, blocking them from holding a planned mega rally in the state. The rally, initially scheduled for April 12, 2025, in Yenagoa, was temporarily suspended pending the determination of a Motion […]
Atiku Criticizes Tinubu’s Security Strategy, Calls for Overhaul Amid Plateau Killings
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the security structure under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as ineffective in tackling the ongoing wave of killings across the country. Atiku’s remarks follow the recent deadly attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. In […]
Ojulari Assumes Role as GCEO as NNPC Unveils New 8-Man Leadership Team
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially welcomed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ojulari, a seasoned mechanical engineer from Kwara State, assumed leadership of the national oil company during a handover ceremony held in Abuja on Friday. He takes […]
