South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Indicted for Insurrection Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korean prosecutors formally indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday, charging him with insurrection over his controversial declaration of martial law in December, according to opposition lawmakers and local media reports. Democratic Party spokesman Han Min-soo announced the development during a press conference. “The prosecution has decided to indict Yoon Suk Yeol, who is […]
Trump Fires 17 Inspector Generals in Late-Night Shakeup, Raising Legal and Political Concerns
In a sweeping move late Friday, President Donald Trump dismissed at least 17 independent federal watchdogs, known as inspectors general (IGs), at multiple federal agencies, sources say. Discussions about removing these oversight officials reportedly began during Trump’s transition back to the White House. While presidents have the authority to fire IGs, federal law requires notifying […]
Trump Administration’s Mass Deportation Plan Hinges on Congressional Funding, Says Border Czar
The Trump administration’s goal of removing undocumented migrants from the United States is limited by financial constraints and will rely heavily on funding from Congress, according to the administration’s newly appointed “border czar,” Tom Homan. Speaking to ABC News’ This Week co-anchor Martha Raddatz, Homan acknowledged the challenges of executing the administration’s promised mass deportation […]
Trump Revives Greenland Purchase Bid, Sparking Tensions with Denmark
President Donald Trump has reignited his interest in acquiring Greenland, expressing optimism that the autonomous Danish territory will eventually come under U.S. control. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Saturday, Trump asserted, “I think we’re going to have it,” and claimed that Greenland’s 57,000 residents “want to be with us.” Trump’s renewed remarks come amidst […]
Peter Obi Slams Government Corruption, Labels Nigeria a “Crime Scene”
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, has criticized the current administration, accusing it of harboring more “Yahoo people” within its ranks than outside. Obi made the bold claim during his keynote address at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony, themed “Lead the Change; Ignite Your Future.” Speaking to the graduating class, Obi decried the deep-seated […]
Nnamdi Kanu Doubts Justice from Abuja Courts, Calls Trial a “Sham”
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed doubts about receiving fair judgment from courts in Abuja, citing alleged political interference in his trial. This revelation was made by his Lead Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, following a visit to Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja. […]
Lagos Assembly Defends Obasa’s Impeachment, Insists Removal Followed Due Process
The Lagos State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its decision to impeach its former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, dismissing his claims that the process was unconstitutional. Obasa was impeached on January 13 over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. His removal came weeks after reports surfaced that he allegedly spent ₦17 billion on constructing […]
Festus Keyamo Rejects 700% Cost Hike in Abuja Runway Contract
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has criticized the sharp increase in the cost of constructing Abuja’s second runway from ₦90 billion to ₦532 billion, calling the variation outrageous and unreasonable. Speaking on Channels Television’s Hardcopy on Friday, Keyamo emphasized the need for public officials to act with integrity and accountability. “As public officers, we are entrusted with positions […]
President Tinubu to Attend Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Tanzania
President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja today for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to attend the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit, scheduled for January 27–28, 2025. The summit, themed “Mission 300,” aims to expand electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030. It is being hosted by the Tanzanian government in collaboration with […]
NELFUND Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Education with Innovative Loan Programs
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has reiterated the agency’s dedication to making quality education both accessible and affordable for all Nigerians. In a statement released on Friday to mark the International Day of Education, themed “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation,” Sawyerr highlighted […]
