NYC to Close Roosevelt Hotel Migrant Center Amid Federal Funding Cuts
New York City’s Roosevelt Hotel, which has served as a key intake center for asylum seekers for nearly two years, is set to close next month, Mayor Eric Adams announced. The closure comes as President Donald Trump’s administration escalates its immigration crackdown, including the withdrawal of federal funding that has supported the city’s migrant response […]
Trump Administration Slashes USAID Workforce, Places Global Staff on Leave
The Trump administration announced Sunday that it will place nearly all U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees worldwide on leave while eliminating at least 1,600 U.S.-based jobs, marking one of the most aggressive steps yet in President Donald Trump’s effort to shrink the federal government. The move, backed by Trump’s cost-cutting ally Elon Musk, […]
Bangladeshi Student Protest Leaders to Launch New Political Party
Student activists who played a crucial role in the protests that led to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s removal are set to establish a new political party this week, sources familiar with the matter confirmed. The Students Against Discrimination (SAD) movement, initially formed to challenge public sector job quotas, quickly evolved into a nationwide uprising. […]
PDP: No Serious Northerner Will Support APC in 2027
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that no serious Northerner will back the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. The opposition party made this claim while addressing allegations of non-performance against Kaduna Central Senator Lawal Adamu and the reported disruption of his distribution of educational materials worth millions of naira by the Kaduna State government. Speaking to journalists, Yusuf Dingyadi, Senior Special […]
Atedo Peterside Warns Nigerian Elite Against “Normalising Deceit”
Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, has cautioned that Nigeria’s elite risk “normalizing” deceit if not held accountable. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels TV program, Peterside stressed the need for truth and integrity in national affairs, warning against trivializing serious issues. His remarks followed revelations from A Journey in Service, the autobiography of former […]
Makinde Warns APC Against Truncating Democracy in Osun
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against using federal influence to disrupt local government administration in Osun State. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 30 newly elected local government chairmen in Osogbo, Makinde urged all parties to follow due process and avoid resorting to self-help. Referencing the recent South-West Governors’ […]
Fuel Crisis Looms as Tanker Drivers Halt Loading in Protest
Lagos and several parts of Nigeria are facing a potential fuel shortage as tanker drivers have stopped loading fuel in protest against alleged harassment by government officials. The strike, which began over the weekend, has already triggered panic buying, with long queues forming at petrol stations. Additionally, telecommunications companies have warned that the disruption could […]
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Vows Swift Action, Targets Revenue Growth
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has promised to take immediate action as he begins a fresh four-year term today. Speaking at the Beach Sunsplash event in Araromi Seaside, Ilaje Local Council, Aiyedatiwa reassured residents that his administration will focus on all sectors, with a strong emphasis on boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). “We […]
Suspended Benue Chief Judge Vows to Stay in Office Amid Political Tensions
Chief Judge Justice Maurice Ikpambese has vowed to remain in office until his tenure ends. Despite his suspension by the Benue State House of Assembly. Speaking in Tiv at his mother-in-law’s burial over the weekend, Ikpambese dismissed the suspension as politically motivated, attributing it to his refusal to accept a pre-selected list of members for […]
Russia Unleashes Record 267-Drone Attack on Ukraine Ahead of War Anniversary
Russia launched an unprecedented 267 drones into Ukraine on Saturday night, marking the largest drone assault since the war began, according to Ukraine’s air force. The massive strike comes as both nations approach the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Ukrainian officials reported that 138 Shahed attack drones were successfully intercepted, while 119 others either […]
