Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan Apologizes to Ezekwesili After Senate Panel Clash
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has apologized to former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, over a heated exchange between Ezekwesili and Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (Ebonyi North) during a Senate Ethics Committee hearing. The altercation arose amid a sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during which Ezekwesili and Nwaebonyi engaged in a verbal […]
Tinubu Inaugurates Phase 2B of Second Niger Bridge Access Road
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha, a project aimed at enhancing transport infrastructure and regional connectivity in the South East. Represented by Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo at the event on Tuesday, Tinubu noted that while the Second Niger Bridge, […]
Governor Okpebholo Declares State of Emergency in Edo Public Schools
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has declared a state of emergency in public schools, citing their deplorable conditions and the urgent need for improvement. During an inspection tour of schools in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor local government areas on Tuesday, the governor expressed deep concern over the poor learning environment, stating that Edo children deserve […]
Atiku Uncertain About 2027 Presidential Bid
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed uncertainty about contesting the presidency in 2027. Speaking in an interview for Untold Stories with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, Atiku addressed speculation about his political future, despite recently forming a coalition of opposition leaders to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The alliance has sparked debates over its leadership, with key figures […]
FG to Crack Down on Irregular Migrants from August 1
The Federal Government has announced plans to take strict action against irregular migrants in Nigeria, beginning August 1, 2024. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) in Abuja. He stated that a three-month grace period, from May 1 to August 1, would be given […]
Ogun State to Partner with Brazil’s Ambar Energia on Power Plants
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has unveiled plans to collaborate with Brazilian energy firm Ambar Energia to establish power plants aimed at enhancing electricity supply for residents and industries in the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit by an Ambar Energia delegation led by its president, Marcelo Zanatta, at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, […]
Japanese Man Acquitted After 47 Years on Death Row Awarded Record $1.45 Million Compensation
Iwao Hakamata, an 89-year-old Japanese man who spent nearly five decades on death row before being acquitted of murder, will receive 217 million yen (approximately $1.45 million) in compensation—believed to be the largest-ever payout for a wrongful conviction in Japan, according to his legal team. The ruling was issued Monday by Judge Kunii Koshi, who […]
Trump’s April 2 Tariff Plan to Be Narrower in Scope, Still Marks Major Trade Shift
President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff plan, set for April 2, is expected to be more targeted and limited than previously suggested, though it still represents a significant escalation in U.S. trade policy, according to sources familiar with the ongoing discussions. While the president had previously threatened sweeping duties on a wide range of imports, senior […]
Democrats Slam Trump Officials After Atlantic Editor Accidentally Added to Thread on Sensitive War Plans
Top Congressional Democrats are demanding answers after a major security blunder by members of President Donald Trump’s administration, who inadvertently included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, in an unsecured group chat discussing sensitive military operations. According to Goldberg, the Signal app thread—which is not approved for classified communication—was initiated by National Security Adviser […]
NLC Calls for Direct Payment of Local Government Allocations
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to ensure that local government allocations are paid directly, warning against political interference in implementing the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy. Speaking at the 8th National Administrative Council meeting of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Abuja on Sunday, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero emphasized the need for immediate compliance with the […]
