Woman Sues Andrew and Tristan Tate, Alleging Coercion and Defamation
A woman in the United States has filed a civil lawsuit against internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate, accusing them of coercing her into sex work, luring her to Romania, and later defaming her after she testified against them. The complaint, filed Monday in Florida, marks the first legal action against the Tate brothers in […]
U.S. Lifts Suspension on Food Aid, Allowing Critical Shipments to Resume
The United States has lifted its suspension on food donations, allowing the resumption of critical aid deliveries, the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Sunday. The pause had delayed the shipment of 500,000 metric tons of food, leaving crucial aid stranded at sea or awaiting transport. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), WFP […]
Justice Department Orders Dismissal of Bribery Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The Justice Department has directed federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) to drop the bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, according to a letter from Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued Monday. It remains unclear how Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. Attorney for SDNY, will respond to […]
Trump Pressures Jordan and Egypt to Accept Gaza Resettlement Plan, Threatens Aid Cuts
The Trump administration is preparing for high-stakes meetings with Arab leaders this week as President Donald Trump continues to push his controversial plan for U.S. “ownership” of Gaza. Trump has escalated his pressure campaign, threatening to cut U.S. aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to accept displaced Palestinians under his Gaza redevelopment proposal. […]
El-Rufai: My Support for Tinubu Was Not for Personal Gain
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was driven by patriotism and party loyalty, not personal interests or expectations of favors. El-Rufai was among the Northern APC governors who strongly advocated for power to shift to the South after President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, […]
Gov. Mutfwang Urges Plateau Officials to Prioritize Service Over Self-Interest
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has called on government appointees to step up their performance and work selflessly for the state’s progress. Speaking at the 2025 Executive Retreat in Miango, Bassa Local Government Area, on Monday, Mutfwang reminded officials that no position is permanent except for himself and the deputy governor. “There is no […]
Falana: Supreme Court Did Not Rule on Rivers Assembly Speakership
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has clarified that the Supreme Court’s verdict on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal against the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly did not decide the authentic Speaker of the Assembly. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Monday, Falana explained that the appeal was dismissed solely because Fubara voluntarily withdrew […]
FG Hikes Private University Processing Fee from N5m to N25m
The Federal Government has increased the processing fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria from N5 million to N25 million, a 400% hike, according to a memo released by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The NUC stated that the increase followed a directive from the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, and aims to enhance the regulation and coordination of […]
Ortom Accuses Governor Alia of Concealing Mass Burials in Benue
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of concealing ongoing mass burials in the state to create a false impression of peace under his administration. Ortom’s reaction followed Alia’s claim during a church service at NKST Church, Ikpayongo, that killings by armed herders had ceased since he took office. […]
FG Committed to Curbing ‘Japa Syndrome’ Among Health Workers – Minister
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the Bola Tinubu-led administration’s commitment to addressing the mass migration of health professionals, commonly referred to as ‘Japa Syndrome,’ through policy reforms and economic interventions. Speaking during a working visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday, Salako acknowledged that […]
