Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand IVF Access, Reduce Costs
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday directing the Domestic Policy Council to explore ways to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments more affordable for Americans, according to White House staff secretary Will Scharf. In a statement, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the order will lead to policy […]
Zelenskyy Condemns Russia’s Attacks Following U.S.-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on foreign partners to intensify pressure on Moscow, after Russia followed up its historic U.S.-Russia negotiations in Saudi Arabia with a large-scale missile and drone strike on Ukraine. The U.S.-Russia discussions in Riyadh, which excluded Ukraine, were described by the State Department as an “important step forward” toward ending […]
Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro Indicted for Coup Attempt and Assassination Plot
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been formally charged with attempting a coup following his 2022 election defeat, marking a dramatic escalation in the legal battles surrounding the far-right leader. The charges, brought by Brazil’s chief prosecutor, accuse Bolsonaro of leading a criminal organization that sought to prevent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from […]
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Auto, Pharmaceutical, and Semiconductor Imports
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday plans to impose 25% tariffs on auto imports, along with similar duties on pharmaceuticals and semiconductor chips, marking his latest move to reshape global trade policies. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump indicated that tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductor chips would start at 25% or higher, […]
Tinubu Launches National Greenhouse Gas Emission Monitoring Programme
President Bola Tinubu has launched the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Monitoring Programme (NGHGEMP) in collaboration with Netzence Sustainability Limited, marking a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable ecosystem in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2025 Environmental Health Excellence Awards Ceremony in Abuja, Tinubu—represented by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation […]
Peter Obi: Credible Elections Depend on Integrity of Electoral Officials
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has stressed that the credibility of elections in Nigeria depends on the integrity of those overseeing the process. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the public presentation of Readings on Election Security Management and Selected Readings in Internal Security Management books authored by former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase Obi […]
Ganduje Calls for Urgent Upgrades at Lagos Airport Over Ageing Infrastructure
Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has stressed the need for immediate improvements at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) due to its ageing infrastructure. During his maiden inspection tour of MMIA, Ganduje, alongside FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, acknowledged that many airport facilities and equipment have become obsolete. He […]
Niger Republic Bars Entry for Nigerians with ECOWAS Passport
The Republic of Niger has imposed new restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those using the regional travel document. This move follows Niger’s recent withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. While the country maintains an open border with Nigeria, new immigration […]
Borno Elders Demand Expulsion of USAID, NGOs Over Alleged Aid Misuse
The Borno Elders Forum has called on the Nigerian government to expel the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other NGOs from Borno State and the North-East over alleged misuse of foreign aid. The forum’s Secretary, Dr. Bulama Male Gubio, accused international organizations of engaging in “sinister activities” since 2014. He cited a recent claim by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry that USAID funds may have indirectly supported terrorist groups, including Boko […]
789 Ex-Terrorists Undergoing Deradicalization as Military Plans Reintegration
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has disclosed that 789 former terrorist fighters are currently participating in the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR) programme under Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC). Speaking at the OPSC stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, Musa represented by Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, AVM Sayo Olatunde revealed that over 120,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP members, including their families, have surrendered. He […]
