Four Top Aides to NYC Mayor Eric Adams Resign Amid Federal Quid Pro Quo Allegations
Four top deputies in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration resigned on Monday, following allegations by a former U.S. Attorney that Adams and the Justice Department negotiated a quid pro quo—a claim that Governor Kathy Hochul called “troubling and cannot be ignored.” In a Monday night statement, Hochul announced she would meet with key […]
U.S.-Russia Talks Begin in Saudi Arabia Over Ukraine, Excluding Kyiv
High-level U.S. and Russian delegations began talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the future of Ukraine, marking the first senior-level engagement between Washington and Moscow in nearly three years—but without Ukrainian participation. The U.S. delegation, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, first met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of […]
Argentine Judge to Investigate President Milei Over Cryptocurrency Scandal
An Argentine judge has been assigned to investigate fraud allegations against President Javier Milei, following his brief promotion of a cryptocurrency, $LIBRA, which collapsed within hours of its launch last week. On Monday, Judge María Servini, head of Federal Court No. 1 in Buenos Aires, was selected to handle the fraud case filed by Argentine […]
Musk’s Government Task Force Seeks Access to Sensitive IRS Taxpayer Data
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is actively seeking access to extensive taxpayer records at the IRS, raising concerns over privacy and potential misuse of sensitive financial information, according to two individuals familiar with the plan who spoke to The Associated Press on Monday. If granted access, Musk’s team would be able to view […]
CBN Governor Seeks Stronger Economic Ties with Saudi Arabia
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has called for stronger economic ties between Nigeria and the Middle East, emphasizing the role of the Nigerian diaspora in the region. Speaking during a meeting with Talal Al-Humond, Assistant Governor for Monetary Affairs at the Saudi Arabian Central Bank (SAMA), Cardoso highlighted Nigeria’s […]
Manufacturing Sector on its last breath MAN Warns FG
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised alarm over the deteriorating state of the country’s manufacturing sector, warning that it is “on its last breath” due to severe macroeconomic challenges. In its Fourth Quarter 2024 Manufacturers CEOs Confidence Index, MAN highlighted 2025 as a critical year for the sector’s survival, urging the federal government […]
Labour Party Denies Zoning 2027 Presidential Ticket to South-East
The Labour Party has dismissed claims that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South-East. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, clarified that the party has not and will not allocate any of its positions to a particular region or individual. The clarification follows reports suggesting […]
Osun Caucus Accuses Oyetola of Orchestrating LG Secretariat Takeover, Warns of Anarchy
The Osun State Caucus in the National Assembly has condemned the violent takeover of local government secretariats across the state, blaming Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for allegedly orchestrating the move. The lawmakers described the development as an invitation to anarchy, accusing Oyetola of working with security agencies and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilize the state. They urged President […]
Breaking: Elder Statesman Edwin Clark Dies at 97
Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a prominent South-South leader and former Federal Commissioner for Information, has passed away at the age of 97. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by a family representative, Prof. C.C. Clark, on Tuesday. According to the statement, Clark died on Monday, February 17, 2025. Clark was a formidable voice […]
UK’s Starmer Backs Deployment of British Troops to Ukraine, Urges Europe to Step Up
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on European nations to take a greater role in securing lasting peace in Ukraine, committing for the first time to the possibility of deploying British troops to support any future deal with Russia. In an op-ed for The Telegraph published Sunday, Starmer described the situation as: “A once-in-a-generation […]
