Canada’s Visa Denial to Nigerian Military Chiefs Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has condemned Canada’s refusal to grant visas to Nigeria’s top military leaders, calling it a “serious affront” to the nation’s dignity. During an event in Abuja on Thursday, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu criticized the Canadian high commission for denying visas to Christopher Musa, the Chief of […]
Ousted Lagos Speaker Obasa Challenges Impeachment in Court
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has filed a lawsuit against the Assembly and its new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, contesting the legality of his removal. The case, yet to be assigned to a judge, was brought before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. In the suit dated February 12, […]
Atiku Mourns Adebanjo, Hails Him as a Fearless Patriot
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, describing him as a fearless champion of justice and democracy. In a statement, Atiku hailed the late Afenifere leader as “a formidable force and a fearless fighter for justice, equity, and an egalitarian society.” “I can vividly recall the […]
Macron: Only Zelensky Can Negotiate Ukraine’s Peace Deal, Warns Against Capitulation
French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alone has the authority to negotiate a peace deal with Russia, warning that any agreement resembling capitulation would be detrimental not just to Ukraine, but also to the United States. Speaking in an interview with the Financial Times on Thursday, Macron stated: “The only […]
EU Parliament Calls for Freezing Rwanda’s Aid Over Alleged Ties to M23 Rebels
The European Parliament has urged the European Union (EU) to freeze direct budget support for Rwanda unless the country cuts alleged ties with the Tutsi-led M23 rebels and grants humanitarian access to conflict-affected areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a 443-4 vote on Thursday, the European Parliament also called for the suspension […]
Lawmakers Warn China Could Gain as U.S. Reviews Foreign Aid, Cambodia Demining Program Cut
Lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns that China could emerge as a major beneficiary of international development efforts as the U.S. reassesses its foreign aid programs, leaving non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in limbo about the fate of critical funding. On Thursday, an official from Cambodia’s demining authority revealed that he had received a notification to […]
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting the enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender individuals under 19. The executive order aimed to withhold federal funding from medical institutions that provide treatments such as: Puberty blockers Hormone therapy Gender-affirming surgeries Trump’s directive instructed the […]
South-West Governors Establish Joint Security Team, Address Economic Challenges
Governors of the South-West region have agreed to set up a Joint Surveillance and Monitoring Team to combat rising insecurity across the region. The resolution was part of discussions at the South-West Governors’ Forum meeting held in Lagos on Thursday. “Recognizing emerging security threats, we resolved to establish a Joint Surveillance and Monitoring Team to […]
Adesina Denies Interest in Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, has dismissed claims linking him to Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race, clarifying that his remarks were misinterpreted. Recent media reports suggested Adesina hinted at contesting for the presidency in a recent interview. However, he refuted the claims, stating that he never made such a declaration. In […]
Kano Court Adjourns Ganduje’s Bribery Case to April 15
A Kano State High Court has scheduled April 15, 2025, for the hearing of all pending preliminary objections in the bribery and misappropriation case against Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), his wife, Hafsat Umar, and six others. The Kano State Government has filed an eight-count charge against the defendants, accusing […]
