Falana to Tinubu: Sack Rivers Sole Administrator for Breaching Presidential Order
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately dismiss Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, for allegedly acting in defiance of a presidential order. Speaking on Thursday, Falana accused the retired naval officer of breaching the Official Gazette titled “State of Emergency (Rivers State) […]
SEC Rejects CBEX Registration, Warns Nigerians About Fake Digital Asset Platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) was never granted registration to operate as a Digital Assets Exchange in Nigeria, following reports of its deceptive activities. In a circular dated April 17, 2025, the SEC responded to recent concerns about CBEX, which also operates under the names ST Technologies […]
Canadian Party Leaders Clash in First Election Debate, Spar Over Trump, Trade, and Economic Vision
Canada’s federal election campaign took center stage Wednesday night as the leaders of the four major political parties clashed in the first televised debate, sparring over domestic priorities and their stance on U.S. President Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda. Held in Quebec and conducted in French, the high-stakes debate was a pivotal moment in the 36-day […]
Court Nullifies Obasa’s Removal as Lagos Assembly Speaker
The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has nullified the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the State House of Assembly. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro voided the proceedings and resolution of the assembly on January 13, 2025, which led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa was removed from office by a […]
Rivers Crisis: House of Rep Summons Sole Administrator Ibas for Oversight
The House of Representatives Committee on Rivers State Oversight has summoned Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, for an interactive session to address the state’s unfolding political and administrative situation. The invitation coming just 24 hours after the committee’s inauguration was announced in a statement issued by Akin Rotimi, spokesperson […]
El-Rufai Slams Tinubu’s Administration as Most Corrupt in Nigeria’s History
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as the worst in Nigeria’s history in terms of corruption, dishonesty, and intolerance. In an interview aired on Arise News, El-Rufai criticized the Federal Government’s claims of improved security, accusing it of spreading “false propaganda” while bandit […]
INEC Chair Urges African Youths to Uphold Law, Integrity in Elections
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has called on African youths to respect electoral laws and actively contribute to the growth of democracy on the continent. Speaking on Tuesday during a lecture titled “Democracy and Peaceful Elections in West Africa” at the Civil Service University in The Gambia, Yakubu addressed students of international […]
Peter Obi to Tinubu: Cancel French Trip, Address Nigeria’s Security Crisis
Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend his ongoing retreat in France and return to Nigeria to confront the country’s deepening insecurity. In a sharply worded statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Obi accused the President of abandoning the nation […]
Connecticut Man Allegedly Held Captive for Two Decades Speaks Out: “I Am Stronger Now”
The Connecticut man who authorities say was held captive in his own home for more than 20 years has broken his silence, saying he is “much better and stronger” than the day first responders rescued him in February. The 5-foot-9 man, who weighed just 68 pounds when he was discovered, was found severely malnourished in […]
Biden Slams Trump Administration Over Social Security Cuts in Fiery Chicago Speech
Former U.S. President Joe Biden delivered a pointed rebuke of the Trump administration’s approach to welfare programs on Tuesday, accusing it of gutting Social Security and jeopardizing support for millions of Americans. Speaking at a disability rights conference in Chicago, Biden said the administration had “taken a hatchet” to the Social Security system, one of […]
