Northern Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Tackling Regional Challenges
Northern leaders and stakeholders, led by the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, have reiterated their commitment to addressing the region’s challenges. Speaking at the 11th Annual Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Lecture and Merit Awards in Bauchi on Tuesday, Yahaya was joined by Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir […]
Content Creator Charged for Contaminating Store Products, Triggers Four-Year Recall
A New Hampshire content creator has been charged with criminal mischief after allegedly posting “disturbing” videos of herself contaminating store products by urinating on them, prompting an extensive investigation and a product recall dating back four years. The investigation began on February 14 when the Keene Police Department received an anonymous tip about a woman—later […]
Ukraine Hosts European Leaders Amid Strained US Relations Over Mineral Deal
Ukraine marked three years of full-scale war with Russia on Monday by hosting European leaders, while top US officials notably stayed away, underscoring President Donald Trump’s shifting stance toward Moscow since his return to office. Amid tensions following Trump’s remarks calling President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” and urging elections that remain banned under martial law, […]
South Korea’s President Yoon to Deliver Closing Statement in Impeachment Trial
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to make his final defense on Tuesday as the Constitutional Court wraps up public hearings in his impeachment trial. The eight-judge panel will determine whether to remove Yoon from office after parliament impeached him on December 3 for declaring martial law without constitutional justification. Yoon has argued […]
El-Rufai Criticizes Tinubu’s Appointments, Says They Favor “His Boys”
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s appointment choices, alleging that they are disproportionately tilted toward his close associates from Lagos. Speaking on Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai argued that the perceived imbalance should not be attributed to the entire South-West but rather to Tinubu’s personal preferences. “President Tinubu’s appointments are […]
El-Rufai: Tinubu, Not Senate, Withdrew My Ministerial Nomination
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has refuted claims that the National Assembly rejected his ministerial nomination, clarifying that it was President Bola Tinubu who withdrew it. Speaking on Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai explained that although the Senate withheld his confirmation in August 2023 due to security reports from the State Security Service (SSS), […]
Nigeria Customs Reverses 4% FOB Import Charge
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has withdrawn its earlier directive imposing a 4% Free on Board (FOB) import charge, calling on stakeholders to recapture their declarations to ensure smooth clearance of goods. In a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS explained that the decision was […]
Gov. Aiyedatiwa Makes Key Appointments Retains Ajulo as Attorney General
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appointed Taiwo Fasoranti as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), just hours after his inauguration on Monday. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, confirmed the appointment in a statement, highlighting Fasoranti’s background as a former Chairman of the Ondo State Hospitals Management Board. Fasoranti hails from Akure […]
Political Unrest in Osun Forces Postponement of National Arts and Culture Meeting
The National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy meeting, originally set for February 25–27, 2025, in Osun State, has been postponed due to escalating political tensions in the state. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, confirmed the postponement through an internal memo, attributing the decision to the ongoing unrest linked to […]
Tinubu Calls for Stronger Security Synergy to Combat Crime
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has underscored the importance of enhanced cooperation among security agencies to combat crime more effectively across Nigeria. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, Tinubu represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized that synergy among security forces is […]
