South Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad, First U.S. Execution of Its Kind in 15 Years
Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old South Carolina man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s parents, was executed by firing squad on Friday, marking the first execution by this method in the U.S. in 15 years. Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. local time (11:08 p.m. GMT) after three state corrections department volunteers fired specially designed bullets […]
RSIEC Officials Resign Amid Political Crisis, Supreme Court Ruling
Several officials of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) have resigned, citing internal challenges and the Supreme Court’s recent annulment of the October 5, 2024, local government elections. The Supreme Court ruled that the elections failed to comply with electoral guidelines, prompting RSIEC to schedule a fresh poll for August 9, 2025. RSIEC Chairman, […]
Tinubu Rejects N942bn Census Budget, Suggests NYSC Members for Exercise
President Bola Tinubu has rejected the National Population Commission’s (NPC) proposed N942 billion budget for the upcoming national housing and population census, citing the need for cost reduction. During a meeting at the State House on February 24, 2025, with NPC officials led by Chairman Nasir Kwarra, Tinubu emphasized the need for a more economical […]
Tinubu Appoints Jega as Presidential Adviser on Livestock Reforms
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Jega as the presidential adviser and coordinator for the Presidential Livestock Reforms. Jega, a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), previously served as co-chairman of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms in 2024. The committee was established to address challenges in livestock farming […]
Fubara Reaffirms Commitment to Rivers State, Inaugurates Fire Service Station
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their continued trust in his administration, pledging to prioritize their well-being in all government decisions. Speaking at the commissioning of the Rumuodumaya Fire Service Station, the third fire station inaugurated within a week, Fubara emphasized the government’s duty to protect […]
Atiku Condemns Senate Suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as an attempt to silence women in leadership. In a statement issued on Friday, March 7, to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day, Atiku emphasized the crucial role of women in society, calling them the “backbone” of homes, workplaces, and […]
Osun Govt Petitions EFCC Over Alleged Mismanagement of $20m Health Grant
The Osun State Government has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over alleged mismanagement of a $20 million World Bank health grant. Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration accused Oyetola of financial misconduct, money laundering, and violations of the Public Procurement Act in […]
Dele Farotimi: “Nigeria’s Judiciary Has Failed the People”
Renowned lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has accused Nigeria’s judiciary of being complicit in the country’s decline, rather than upholding justice. Speaking at the Nigeria Leadership Series Discussion organized by the Africa Leadership Group (ALG), Farotimi declared that systemic corruption, judicial failure, and elite manipulation have entrenched Nigeria’s woes. Addressing the topic “Nigeria: Is There Any […]
Federal Judge Reinstates Labor Board Member, Rebukes Trump’s ‘King-Like’ Exercise of Power
In a landmark ruling that could redefine the limits of presidential authority, a federal judge on Thursday reinstated a member of a federal labor agency after President Donald Trump removed her without cause—warning that his actions resemble those of a monarch, not an elected leader. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ordered Gwynne Wilcox to be […]
Ukraine’s Former Military Chief Accuses U.S. of ‘Destroying’ Global Order Amid Strained Ties
Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s former armed forces chief and current ambassador to Britain, has accused the United States of undermining global stability, claiming that Washington is “destroying” the world order. His remarks come as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy works to repair relations with Washington, following a heated dispute with President Donald Trump over military aid and peace […]
