FG Responds to U.S. Religious Persecution Claims, Calls Them Misleading
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has addressed a recent post by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria regarding security issues and allegations of religious persecution in the country. The U.S. Mission had claimed that two Nigerian Christian clerics, Bishop Wilfred Anagbe and Reverend Father Remigius Ihyula, were being prosecuted after giving testimonies during […]
Bwala Denies Senate Ambition, Criticizes Ndume’s Performance and Conduct
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has denied reports suggesting he is being positioned to contest the Borno South senatorial seat currently occupied by Senator Ali Ndume. Taking to his official X handle, Bwala dismissed the claims and criticized Ndume’s legislative record, asserting he has no political interest in the […]
LASIEC Sets Lagos Council Election for July 12
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has announced July 12 as the date for the 2025 local council elections across the state. According to Tope Ojo, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, the election will cover 57 council chairmanship positions and 376 councillorship seats. A re-run, if necessary, is scheduled for July 19. The election […]
Obasanjo Hails Gov. Otti for Reviving Abia Road Infrastructure
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for his strides in infrastructure development and commitment to good governance, despite Nigeria’s economic headwinds. Speaking during the commissioning of the newly completed 46.3-kilometre Joe Irukwu Way—formerly known as the Umuahia–Uzuakoli–Ozuitem–Lohum–Nkpa–Umuimenyi–Isuikwuato–Alayi–Item–Igbere–Abiriba Road—Obasanjo described the transformation as “remarkable” and lauded Otti as a visionary and […]
Nigerian Government Announces Stricter Measures to Combat Visa Overstayers
The Nigerian government has introduced new measures to tackle visa overstayers, including daily fines and re-entry bans, as part of its ongoing immigration reforms. The policy, announced by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos on Friday, also includes updates to the Nigeria Visa Policy (NVP) 2025. Effective from August 2025, […]
Sightseeing Helicopter Crashes Are Rare—but Often Fatal, Say NYC Officials Pushing for Stricter Limits
While Thursday’s deadly helicopter crash in New York City was a rare occurrence, it highlights a grim reality: when sightseeing helicopters go down, survival is uncommon. Over the past 40 years, 25 people have died in sightseeing helicopter accidents in New York City. All fatalities have occurred onboard the aircraft—none on the ground—underscoring the high […]
UK Considering Deployment of Troops to Ukraine as Part of Potential Peacekeeping Mission
The British government is weighing the possibility of deploying troops to Ukraine as part of a European-led peacekeeping force, according to a report by The Telegraph on Friday. Sources familiar with the ongoing discussions say the mission could involve British forces being stationed in Ukraine for up to five years to help maintain post-conflict stability. […]
Siemens Executive and Family Among Victims in Fatal New York Helicopter Crash
A senior Siemens executive, his wife, and their three young children were among six people killed when a tourist helicopter plunged into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon, officials confirmed. Agustín Escobar, who oversaw Siemens’ operations in Spain and Southwest Europe, was visiting New York City with his wife, Merce Camprubí Montal, and their children—ages […]
Senate President Akpabio Petitions IG over Assassination Allegation by Natasha
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding an immediate investigation into the assassination allegation made against him by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central Senator. In his petition, Akpabio calls for the prosecution of Akpoti-Uduaghan for criminal defamation, incitement, false accusation, and conduct likely to cause a breach of […]
Elumelu: Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Dream Hinges on Fixing Power Sector
Chairman of Transcorp Group, Tony Elumelu, has warned that Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy is unattainable without urgent reforms in the country’s ailing electricity sector. Speaking at Transcorp’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja on Wednesday, Elumelu described reliable power supply as the “single most critical factor” for transforming Nigeria’s economy, particularly […]
