Navy Secretary John Phelan Ousted Amid Internal Pentagon Disputes
The Trump administration removed U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan from his post on Wednesday, citing internal disagreements rather than developments related to the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon confirmed Phelan’s dismissal, marking the first departure of a military service secretary during the current administration of Donald Trump. His exit comes […]
Trump Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by an additional three weeks following meetings with both countries’ ambassadors at the White House. The extension is aimed at supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts, including advancing direct talks between Israel and Lebanon and preventing renewed fighting from disrupting broader […]
Wike Waives Law School Bwari C of O Fees, Orders Upgrade
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved an immediate waiver of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) fees for the Nigerian Law School campus in Bwari, Abuja. Wike gave the directive during a meeting with the management of the institution, expressing surprise that the school had operated without formal land documentation […]
Lai Mohammed: No Better System Than Democracy Despite Flaws
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reaffirmed that democracy remains the most effective system of governance, even with its shortcomings. He made the statement during a high-level interactive session at St John’s College, Cambridge, organised by the Cambridge University Nigeria Society, where Nigerian students and scholars in the diaspora discussed governance, democracy, […]
Bala Mohammed Takes ‘Freelance Politician’ Stance
Governor Bala Mohammed has described himself as a “freelance politician,” signalling a shift away from firm allegiance to any political party as opposition figures intensify consultations ahead of future elections. Mohammed made the remark while hosting Peter Obi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside South-East stakeholders in Bauchi. “Neither PDP nor ADC […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for $516.3m Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway Loan
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the Senate for a $516.3 million foreign syndicated loan to fund the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway. The request was presented on Thursday in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary. Tinubu asked lawmakers to approve the borrowing in line with the Debt Management […]
Senate Approves Pension and Health Reforms
The Senate has passed a series of amendments targeting pension administration, healthcare governance, and the management of teaching hospitals, while also confirming a nominee for the Unclaimed Funds Trust Fund. The decisions were reached during plenary presided over Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following the consideration and adoption of multiple committee reports. Lawmakers confirmed Obehi Aire […]
Iran Targets Shipping in Hormuz as Ceasefire Strains and U.S. Reinforces Presence
Iran renewed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, escalating tensions as it accused the United States of violating the current ceasefire through its naval blockade of Iranian ports. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the ceasefire with Iran would be extended indefinitely, stepping back from prior threats […]
Senate Republicans Advance Budget Plan to Boost Immigration Enforcement Funding
Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution early Thursday, advancing a framework to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after an overnight voting session. The measure passed 50–48, requiring only a simple majority. Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Rand Paul of Kentucky joined Democrats in opposing […]
Moldovan Court Sentences Oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 Years in Major Bank Fraud Case
A court in Moldova has sentenced former opposition leader and billionaire Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison for his role in a massive banking fraud scandal that shook the country more than a decade ago. The Buiucani District Court in Chișinău convicted the 60-year-old on multiple charges, including leading a criminal organization, fraud, and […]
