Trump Rescinds 78 Biden-Era Orders on First Night Back in Office
President Donald Trump took swift action on his return to the White House, rescinding 78 Biden-era executive actions as part of over 200 executive directives issued on the first night of his second term. According to White House officials, Trump signed 42 executive orders and completed 115 personnel actions during what they called a “historic […]
Tinubu Resumes Work After Abu Dhabi Summit, Shettima Heads to WEF in Davos
President Bola Tinubu returned to work at Aso Villa yesterday following his participation in the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the United Arab Emirates. He arrived back in Abuja on Saturday evening. Upon returning to the State House, the President received a briefing from the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), […]
PDP NEC Meeting Faces Uncertainty Amid Renewed Leadership Crises
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces uncertainty over its February National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting due to renewed internal conflicts within its National Working Committee (NWC). Tensions surrounding the acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, and other leadership disputes have reignited divisions that have long plagued the party. The NWC, tasked with convening NEC meetings, […]
NCC Approves 50% Tariff Increase for Telecoms Operators
Nigerian telephone subscribers will experience a 50% increase in data and airtime costs following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval of higher tariffs for telecom operators. In a statement, NCC spokesman Reuben Muoka explained that while some operators had requested over a 100% hike, the approved adjustment was determined after considering ongoing industry reforms aimed […]
Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi Advises President Tinubu to Avoid Confrontation with Trump
Renowned political science professor Bolaji Akinyemi has advised President Bola Tinubu to steer clear of any confrontational approach towards Donald Trump, who was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Akinyemi urged Tinubu to exercise caution in navigating relations with Trump, whom he described […]
Obi Congratulates Donald Trump on Inauguration, Calls for Unity and Global Cooperation
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate in Nigeria, has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, held on Monday, January 20. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, described Trump’s victory as a testament to the resilience of democracy […]
Presidential Spokesman Dismisses Badenoch’s Criticism of Nigeria as Political Rhetoric
Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala has dismissed concerns over recent remarks by UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, stating that her comments against Nigeria will not impact the country’s reputation or its ability to attract investors. Bwala addressed the issue during a televised interview, responding to Badenoch’s claims at an event organized by Onward, a British […]
Trump Administration Reassesses Immigration Raids Amid Leaks
The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is reevaluating plans for immigration enforcement operations in Chicago and other cities after details of the raids were leaked, according to Tom Homan, Trump’s “border czar” and former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Homan discussed the matter in an interview with The Washington Post […]
Trump Announces Plans to Release Classified Files on Kennedy and King Assassinations
President-elect Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that he intends to declassify classified documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The announcement came during a rally in downtown Washington ahead of Trump’s second, non-consecutive term in office. Trump reiterated his campaign promise […]
NAFDAC Unveils 2025 Strategic Plan to Enhance Public Health, Combat Maternal Mortality
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced its 2025 strategic plan aimed at addressing staffing challenges, reducing maternal and child mortality, and bolstering public health through strengthened regulatory systems. NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, unveiled the plan during a press briefing in Lagos, emphasizing the need for increased […]
