Israel Approves Gaza “Voluntary Relocation” Agency, Drawing Widespread Regional Condemnation
The Israeli government has approved plans to establish a controversial agency tasked with facilitating the “voluntary” relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, a move that has triggered sharp condemnation from regional governments, international bodies, and human rights organizations. The proposal, developed by the Israeli Defense Ministry, received cabinet approval last weekend, though the agency itself has […]
Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Trump Over Cabinet’s Use of Signal for Military Planning
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and top Democratic leaders from key national security committees have sent a sharply worded letter to President Donald Trump, demanding answers after reports surfaced that members of his cabinet used the encrypted messaging app Signal to coordinate discussions involving classified military operations—and accidentally included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The […]
Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan Apologizes to Ezekwesili After Senate Panel Clash
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has apologized to former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, over a heated exchange between Ezekwesili and Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (Ebonyi North) during a Senate Ethics Committee hearing. The altercation arose amid a sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during which Ezekwesili and Nwaebonyi engaged in a verbal […]
Tinubu Inaugurates Phase 2B of Second Niger Bridge Access Road
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha, a project aimed at enhancing transport infrastructure and regional connectivity in the South East. Represented by Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo at the event on Tuesday, Tinubu noted that while the Second Niger Bridge, […]
Governor Okpebholo Declares State of Emergency in Edo Public Schools
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has declared a state of emergency in public schools, citing their deplorable conditions and the urgent need for improvement. During an inspection tour of schools in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor local government areas on Tuesday, the governor expressed deep concern over the poor learning environment, stating that Edo children deserve […]
Atiku Uncertain About 2027 Presidential Bid
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed uncertainty about contesting the presidency in 2027. Speaking in an interview for Untold Stories with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, Atiku addressed speculation about his political future, despite recently forming a coalition of opposition leaders to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The alliance has sparked debates over its leadership, with key figures […]
FG to Crack Down on Irregular Migrants from August 1
The Federal Government has announced plans to take strict action against irregular migrants in Nigeria, beginning August 1, 2024. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) in Abuja. He stated that a three-month grace period, from May 1 to August 1, would be given […]
Ogun State to Partner with Brazil’s Ambar Energia on Power Plants
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has unveiled plans to collaborate with Brazilian energy firm Ambar Energia to establish power plants aimed at enhancing electricity supply for residents and industries in the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit by an Ambar Energia delegation led by its president, Marcelo Zanatta, at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, […]
Japanese Man Acquitted After 47 Years on Death Row Awarded Record $1.45 Million Compensation
Iwao Hakamata, an 89-year-old Japanese man who spent nearly five decades on death row before being acquitted of murder, will receive 217 million yen (approximately $1.45 million) in compensation—believed to be the largest-ever payout for a wrongful conviction in Japan, according to his legal team. The ruling was issued Monday by Judge Kunii Koshi, who […]
Trump’s April 2 Tariff Plan to Be Narrower in Scope, Still Marks Major Trade Shift
President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff plan, set for April 2, is expected to be more targeted and limited than previously suggested, though it still represents a significant escalation in U.S. trade policy, according to sources familiar with the ongoing discussions. While the president had previously threatened sweeping duties on a wide range of imports, senior […]
