Tinubu Appoints Martins Imonitie as CEO of Nigerian Mining Corporation
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Martins Imonitie as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly established Nigerian Mining Corporation. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced the appointment while addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President. Alake described Imonitie as a mining finance […]
Jandor Dumps PDP Over Indiscipline and Anti-Party Activities
Former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his resignation from the party, citing widespread indiscipline and anti-party activities. Jandor made the announcement during a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, accusing some PDP leaders, including former Deputy National Chairman Chief Olabode George, of […]
Edo Tribunal Delays Verdict as APC Warns of Election Disruption Plot
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has reserved judgment in the case challenging Governor Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the September 2024 election. A three-man panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi informed all parties that a date for the judgment would be communicated later. The petition, filed by Dr. Asue Ighodalo and […]
Firefighters Battle 175 Wildfires Across the Carolinas as State of Emergency Declared
Firefighters are working to contain 175 wildfires that erupted overnight across North and South Carolina, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. The blazes have threatened homes, forced evacuations, and prompted state officials to take emergency measures. As of Sunday, wildfires had scorched a combined 4,200 acres, with significant outbreaks reported in Horry, Spartanburg, Oconee, […]
Trudeau Prioritizes Canadian Sovereignty in Talks with King Charles Amid Trump’s Annexation Remarks
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting Canada’s sovereignty, making it his top priority in discussions with King Charles on Monday. His remarks come in response to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state. Speaking ahead of his meeting with Charles—who serves […]
European Leaders to Present Ukraine Peace Plan to U.S. After London Summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that European leaders have agreed to draft a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States—a key move aimed at securing Washington’s security guarantees, which Kyiv views as essential for deterring Russian aggression. The agreement came at a summit in London, convened just two days after […]
Peter Obi Decries Leadership Failures Amid Rising Poverty and Crisis
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has voiced deep concerns over Nigeria’s political leadership, describing it as an “embarrassing spectacle” at a time when the nation is grappling with worsening poverty and crises. In a post on X, Obi lamented that Nigeria faces unprecedented levels of multidimensional poverty, soaring infant mortality, insecurity, hunger, and a growing […]
NLC Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Telecom Tariff Hike, Electricity Reclassification
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the Federal Government against implementing a telecommunications service charge that contradicts the agreement reached with a 10-man committee, threatening a nationwide protest if the terms are violated. At its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, the NLC reaffirmed its stance against the telecom tariff hike, […]
Appeal Court Rejects Falana’s Suit Against Public Officers’ Medical Trips Abroad
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed a suit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana, seeking to prohibit public officials from receiving medical treatment overseas. A three-member panel of the appellate court unanimously ruled on January 30 that banning Nigerians—whether public officials or not—from seeking medical care abroad would violate their […]
CAN Issues Ultimatum to Northern States Over School Closure for Ramadan
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly criticized the recent directive by the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states to shut down schools for five weeks in observance of Ramadan. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, CAN President Daniel Okoh described the policy as discriminatory and a violation of the […]
