Lagos GAC Chairman Speaks on Leadership Crisis in State Assembly
Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has addressed the ongoing leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly following the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker and the election of Mojisola Meranda on January 13, 2025. Speaking for the first time on the matter, Olusi criticized the […]
Tense White House Meeting Between Trump and Zelenskyy Ends in Public Clash
A high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy erupted into a heated confrontation on Friday, marking an extraordinary diplomatic breakdown in the Oval Office. Zelenskyy, in Washington to finalize a critical minerals deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s resources, instead found himself at the center of a tense exchange […]
European Leaders Rally Behind Zelenskyy After White House Confrontation with Trump
European leaders publicly reaffirmed their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday following a dramatic confrontation with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House. Within hours of the clash, prime ministers and presidents from across Europe took to social media to express solidarity with Ukraine, making clear their […]
Trump Administration to Cut 7,000 Social Security Jobs in Major Workforce Reduction
The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Friday that it will eliminate 7,000 positions, reducing its workforce by over 12% as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping effort to downsize the federal government. In a statement, the SSA defended the cuts, calling its current staffing levels “bloated” and emphasizing a shift toward “mission-critical services.” The […]
Atiku Urges Independent Probe Into Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to initiate an independent investigation into the sexual harassment allegations leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, alleged that her challenges in the Senate began after she rejected Akpabio’s advances during a visit to his home in Uyo for his birthday celebration in December 2023. Reacting via his X page, […]
Akpabio’s Wife Sues Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for ₦251 Billion Over Defamation
Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has filed lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding ₦251 billion in damages over alleged defamation and violation of her fundamental human rights. The lawsuits, filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, stem from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate […]
Tinubu Signs N54.99 Trillion 2025 Budget, Assures Nigerians of Economic Progress
President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N54.99 trillion, assuring Nigerians that his administration’s strategic reforms are yielding positive results. Speaking at the signing ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu declared, “Today, we see a light at the end of the tunnel. We can see signs of progress.” The National […]
Speaker Meranda Slams Obasa’s Plenary as “Shameless”
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), Mojisola Meranda, has condemned the ongoing crisis in the Assembly, describing the recent four-man plenary presided over by former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa as a “shameless show of disgrace.” Reacting to Thursday’s session, Meranda criticized the invasion of the Assembly complex by Obasa, accompanied by armed […]
Kano Governor Suspends Acting Head of Service Over Salary Irregularities
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended the Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha, over allegations of salary deductions and non-payment of civil servants’ salaries. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued Thursday night by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. To ensure an […]
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Additional 10% Duty on Chinese Imports Starting March 4
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his administration will proceed with a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada beginning March 4, citing ongoing concerns over drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl. Additionally, a further 10% tariff will be imposed on Chinese imports on the same date, supplementing an earlier 10% duty levied on […]
