Rivers State Sets August 9 for Fresh Local Government Elections
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled August 9, 2025, for fresh local government elections across the state. RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), announced the date on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt. He stated that the decision follows last Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, which nullified the local government elections […]
Court Moves to Recover ₦1.37bn Allegedly Misappropriated During El-Rufai’s Tenure
A Federal High Court in Kaduna State has ordered the interim forfeiture of ₦1.37 billion allegedly diverted from the state government’s coffers into a private account during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The sum, reportedly transferred to an account belonging to Indo Kaduna MRTS JV Nigeria Limited, was part of the funds earmarked for the Kaduna Light Rail Project, which was never executed. Justice H. Buhari granted the forfeiture […]
House of Reps to Probe Multichoice Over Frequent Subscription Hikes
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the frequent subscription price increases by Multichoice Nigeria, the operator of DSTV and GOTV. During Wednesday’s plenary session, Esosa Iyawe, a federal lawmaker representing Oredo Federal Constituency, raised the motion under Matters of Urgent Public Importance. He called on the House Committee on Commerce to probe […]
Nigeria Will Be Great in My Lifetime – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed optimism that Nigeria will achieve greatness within his lifetime, despite its current challenges. Obasanjo made this statement in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during his 88th birthday celebration, responding to the goodwill messages from friends and well-wishers. He reaffirmed his belief in Nigeria’s potential, urging citizens, particularly those under 80, to […]
Minister of Interior Vows to Eradicate Corruption in Correctional Centres
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged to eliminate corruption in correctional centres and shift their focus from punishment to rehabilitation. Tunji-Ojo made this commitment on Wednesday in Abuja during the second public hearing on alleged corruption and other violations within the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). He emphasized that the government is determined […]
Trump and Musk Question U.S. Gold Reserves at Fort Knox, Demand Inspection
President Donald Trump is raising doubts—without providing evidence—about whether the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox still exist in full, even suggesting that it may have been stolen. Trump has now expressed interest in visiting Fort Knox personally to verify the reserves, echoing Elon Musk, who has repeatedly cast suspicion on the whereabouts of the […]
Trump Declares ‘America is Back’ in Contentious Address to Congress, Praises Elon Musk and Tariffs
President Donald Trump delivered a historic and highly charged address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, just six weeks into his return to the White House. During the speech—now the longest joint address in U.S. history—Trump declared “America is back”, defended his tariffs on key trading partners, and touched on immigration and […]
Australia Braces for Cyclone Alfred as Brisbane Faces Rare, Life-Threatening Storm
Australia’s east coast is on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches Brisbane, bringing the potential for destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and severe flooding. Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate immediately, warning of life-threatening conditions. Storm warnings have been issued across a 500-kilometre stretch of Queensland and New South Wales, affecting millions […]
Serbian Parliament Descends Into Chaos as Opposition Protests Spark Clashes and Smoke-Filled Chamber
Serbian opposition lawmakers unleashed smoke grenades and pepper spray inside parliament on Tuesday in a dramatic demonstration against the government, escalating months of student-led protests. Amid the turmoil, a ruling party legislator suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. The unrest comes as student protests—initially sparked by the deaths of 15 people in a railway station […]
Tinubu Appoints Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as Accountant General of the Federation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation, following a rigorous selection process. A statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, confirmed that Tinubu approved Ogunjimi’s appointment on Tuesday, effective March 7, 2025 the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is […]
