Musk’s Government Task Force Seeks Access to Sensitive IRS Taxpayer Data
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is actively seeking access to extensive taxpayer records at the IRS, raising concerns over privacy and potential misuse of sensitive financial information, according to two individuals familiar with the plan who spoke to The Associated Press on Monday. If granted access, Musk’s team would be able to view […]
CBN Governor Seeks Stronger Economic Ties with Saudi Arabia
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has called for stronger economic ties between Nigeria and the Middle East, emphasizing the role of the Nigerian diaspora in the region. Speaking during a meeting with Talal Al-Humond, Assistant Governor for Monetary Affairs at the Saudi Arabian Central Bank (SAMA), Cardoso highlighted Nigeria’s […]
Manufacturing Sector on its last breath MAN Warns FG
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised alarm over the deteriorating state of the country’s manufacturing sector, warning that it is “on its last breath” due to severe macroeconomic challenges. In its Fourth Quarter 2024 Manufacturers CEOs Confidence Index, MAN highlighted 2025 as a critical year for the sector’s survival, urging the federal government […]
Labour Party Denies Zoning 2027 Presidential Ticket to South-East
The Labour Party has dismissed claims that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South-East. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, clarified that the party has not and will not allocate any of its positions to a particular region or individual. The clarification follows reports suggesting […]
Osun Caucus Accuses Oyetola of Orchestrating LG Secretariat Takeover, Warns of Anarchy
The Osun State Caucus in the National Assembly has condemned the violent takeover of local government secretariats across the state, blaming Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for allegedly orchestrating the move. The lawmakers described the development as an invitation to anarchy, accusing Oyetola of working with security agencies and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilize the state. They urged President […]
Breaking: Elder Statesman Edwin Clark Dies at 97
Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a prominent South-South leader and former Federal Commissioner for Information, has passed away at the age of 97. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by a family representative, Prof. C.C. Clark, on Tuesday. According to the statement, Clark died on Monday, February 17, 2025. Clark was a formidable voice […]
UK’s Starmer Backs Deployment of British Troops to Ukraine, Urges Europe to Step Up
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on European nations to take a greater role in securing lasting peace in Ukraine, committing for the first time to the possibility of deploying British troops to support any future deal with Russia. In an op-ed for The Telegraph published Sunday, Starmer described the situation as: “A once-in-a-generation […]
Rubio Arrives in Saudi Arabia for High-Stakes U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine War
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for anticipated discussions with Russian officials aimed at negotiating an end to Moscow’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine. The talks follow a phone call last week between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which Trump directed senior officials to begin […]
Europe Seeks Stronger Role in Ukraine Peace Talks Amid U.S.-Russia Negotiations
The rapid acceleration of diplomatic efforts on Ukraine demands greater coordination and action from Europe, a French presidency official stated ahead of informal talks in Paris on Monday involving several key European leaders. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump shocked NATO allies and Ukraine by revealing that he had spoken directly with Russian President Vladimir […]
Labour Party Divided Over 2027 Presidential Strategy
The Labour Party (LP), which gained significant ground in the 2023 elections, is now grappling with internal divisions over its approach to the 2027 presidential race. A rift has emerged following National Chairman Julius Abure’s call for an ethnic-based strategy to secure the presidency for the Igbo a stance strongly opposed by former National Treasurer Oluchi Oparah. At a South-East LP rally in Abuja, […]
