Experts Warn National Security Was Jeopardized as White House Defends Use of Signal for Yemen Strike Discussions
The White House on Wednesday defended its top national security officials amid growing backlash over their use of the encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss a pending U.S. military strike in Yemen—a move that former intelligence and defense officials say may have compromised national security. President Donald Trump and his national security team have not […]
Israeli Airstrike Kills Senior Hamas Spokesperson in Northern Gaza Amid Renewed Offensive
A senior Hamas spokesperson, Abdel-Latif Al-Qanoua, was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting his tent in Jabalia, northern Gaza, according to Hamas-affiliated media on Thursday. The strike also injured multiple others. The attack is part of a renewed Israeli military campaign following the collapse of a two-month ceasefire. Medical sources report that separate airstrikes killed […]
FRSC Ondo to Impound Trucks Carrying Passengers and Animals
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has vowed to impound any articulated vehicle found transporting both passengers and animals within the state. Speaking to journalists in Akure after a meeting with members of the Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday, State FRSC Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, stressed the need to […]
Ezekwesili: Nwaebonyi Clash Highlights Society’s Bias Against Outspoken Women
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, says her recent exchange with Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, senator representing Ebonyi North, has exposed the challenges women encounter in spaces of power and accountability. The verbal clash occurred during a Senate panel hearing on a petition submitted by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central. The tension escalated when Ezekwesili told Nwaebonyi to “shut up”, leading […]
Tinubu Signs South-West, South-South Development Commission Bills into Law
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the South-West Development Commission Bill, the South-South Development Commission Bill, and the Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2025. The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, announced this in a statement, describing the new legislations as a reflection of Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance, regional development, and Nigeria’s global reputation. “By […]
FG Declares March 31 and April 1 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr
The Rivers State Government has announced the suspension of all political office holders in the state, particularly those appointed by the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The affected officials include: Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Chief of Staff Commissioners Board chairpersons and members Officials in agencies, commissions, institutions, and parastatals Special advisers, special assistants, and senior special assistants This decision […]
Wike to Atiku: I’ll Ensure You Fail Again and Again
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, fails in any future bid for the presidency. Wike’s position was conveyed through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, in response to Atiku’s recent remarks regarding his choice of a […]
PDP Governors Challenge Fubara’s Suspension at Supreme Court
Seven governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court, contesting President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for six months. The governors—representing Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara—argue that Tinubu lacks constitutional authority to remove a democratically elected governor and appoint a sole administrator in his place. Through their Attorneys-General, the governors cite Sections 1(2), 5(2), and 305 of […]
FGN Declares March 31 and April 1 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims across Nigeria on the successful completion of Ramadan and urged them to uphold the values of self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace. He also emphasized the importance […]
Trump Dismisses Yemen Strike Texting Blunder as Minor Lapse, Defends Adviser Amid Backlash
President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed a significant breach of protocol involving the use of an unsecured group chat to discuss a planned U.S. military strike against Yemen’s Houthi forces, brushing off the incident as “the only glitch in two months” of his administration. The controversy erupted after it was revealed that Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief […]
