Serbian Parliament Descends Into Chaos as Opposition Protests Spark Clashes and Smoke-Filled Chamber
Serbian opposition lawmakers unleashed smoke grenades and pepper spray inside parliament on Tuesday in a dramatic demonstration against the government, escalating months of student-led protests. Amid the turmoil, a ruling party legislator suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. The unrest comes as student protests—initially sparked by the deaths of 15 people in a railway station […]
Tinubu Appoints Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as Accountant General of the Federation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation, following a rigorous selection process. A statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, confirmed that Tinubu approved Ogunjimi’s appointment on Tuesday, effective March 7, 2025 the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is […]
Governor Radda Vows to Transform Katsina into an Educational Hub
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making the state a center of educational excellence. Speaking on Tuesday at the launch of the newly renovated Family Support Programme (FSP) Nursery and Primary School, the governor highlighted his vision of fostering academic proficiency, critical thinking, innovation, and strong moral values among students. The […]
Former Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel Arrested by EFCC Over ₦700 Billion Fraud
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of financial misconduct totaling N700 billion. Sources indicate that Emmanuel was taken into custody upon his arrival at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 12:30 pm on Tuesday. His arrest follows an invitation from the […]
Shekarau Denies Rift With Kwankwaso, Blames APC for Past Political Rift
Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has dismissed claims of animosity between him and his political counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, clarifying that neither of them was responsible for their past political differences. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, Shekarau explained that their diverging political paths were shaped by circumstances beyond their control. He also stated that […]
Abia PDP Expels BoT Chairman Adolphus Wabara Over Alleged Misconduct
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Adolphus Wabara, the embattled Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) and former President of the Nigerian Senate. The decision was announced on Tuesday following an emergency meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC), convened to review a report from the party’s […]
Bronx Day Care Operator Sentenced to 45 Years for Fentanyl Poisoning That Killed 1-Year-Old
A Bronx day care operator was sentenced to 45 years in prison on Monday for her role in a fentanyl trafficking operation that led to the death of a 1-year-old boy and the poisoning of three other children. Grei Mendez, 37, ran Divino Niño Daycare out of a small apartment where, unbeknownst to parents, she […]
Trump Pauses U.S. Aid to Ukraine, Pressures Zelenskyy to Enter Peace Talks
President Donald Trump on Monday ordered a temporary halt to U.S. assistance to Ukraine following a tense Oval Office meeting, as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into engaging in peace negotiations with Russia. A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the administration is “pausing and reviewing” aid to […]
Rivers Crisis: Governor Fubara Vows to Keep Governing Amid Opposition
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reassured residents that governance will remain uninterrupted despite opposition in the state. Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of the newly built Government House Staff Quarters in Port Harcourt, Fubara emphasized his commitment to delivering good governance, stating that victory is certain for the state. Acknowledging the Supreme Court’s recent judgment, which affected the political landscape, he […]
Ondo Governor Approves Recruitment of 1,010 Secondary School Teachers
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the recruitment of 1,000 secondary school teachers to address the ongoing shortage of teaching staff in public schools. The decision follows the completion of a rigorous recruitment process conducted by the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), which screened thousands of applicants last year. According to the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the list […]
