Mayor Eric Adams Heads to Mar-a-Lago for Meeting with President-Elect Trump Amid Legal Troubles
Mayor Eric Adams is in Florida, set to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday afternoon. According to the mayor’s office, the discussion will center on advancing New York City’s future, though it comes against the backdrop of Adams’ federal indictment and Trump’s influence over the Justice Department. Adams has tread carefully in […]
Ondo Declares Today Public Holiday Ahead of LG Elections
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared Friday, January 17, 2025, as a public holiday ahead of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, January 18. In a statement issued by Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor’s chief press secretary, the holiday is intended to give citizens ample time to travel to their respective local government […]
PDP Withdraws from Ondo Council Polls, Citing Lack of Trust in ODIEC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its decision to boycott Saturday’s council election in Ondo State, citing a lack of confidence in the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC). Bakita Bello, the acting chairman of the PDP in Ondo State, disclosed the decision on Thursday, stating that the party had formally notified ODIEC of […]
Presidency, Governors Agree on New VAT Sharing Formula to Avoid Tax Hikes
After months of debate over contentious tax reforms, Nigeria’s presidency and the 36 state governors have reached a consensus to scrap plans for increasing the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. Instead, they have adopted a new revenue-sharing formula aimed at promoting equitable resource distribution. The agreement was finalized during consultations with the Presidential Tax Reform […]
Nnamdi Kanu Blames Political Interference for Legal Battle Delays
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has attributed the delays in his legal case to political interference rather than judicial or legal factors. Speaking through his legal team during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, Esq., described the ongoing trial as persecution and […]
CBN Launches Digital Tools to Revolutionize Operations and Payments
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has unveiled two transformative initiatives: the Document Flow (DocFlow) System and the MDAs Naira Payment Solution. The launch, held at the CBN Head Office in Abuja, highlights the Bank’s strides under its “Digital First” agenda introduced in December 2023. Cardoso described the DocFlow System as a […]
Former NNPP Gubernatorial Candidate POJ Joins APC in Oyo State
Popoola Olukayode Joshua (POJ), the 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Oyo State, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His move reflects growing tensions within the NNPP, particularly in the Southwest region. POJ, a former Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, initially joined the NNPP in 2022 […]
Netanyahu Accuses Hamas of Attempting to Modify Ceasefire Agreement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Thursday that Hamas is allegedly attempting to alter “parts of the agreement reached with mediators and Israel,” aiming for last-minute concessions. “The Israeli cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement,” the statement said. The Israeli cabinet […]
Biden Reflects on Legacy and Warns of Growing Oligarchy in Farewell Address
In his farewell address from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden reflected on his decades-long political career, celebrated his administration’s achievements, and issued a stark warning about the concentration of power among the nation’s wealthiest. As he prepares to transfer power to President-elect Donald Trump, Biden emphasized the resilience of American democracy during his tenure. […]
Sir Keir Starmer Solidifies Century-Long Alliance with Ukraine During Landmark Kyiv Visit
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Kyiv to sign a historic 100-year partnership agreement with Ukraine, formalizing the UK’s ongoing economic and military assistance and pledging additional support. Downing Street confirmed the deal, emphasizing its significance for both nations’ futures. This visit marks Sir Keir’s first trip to Ukraine since taking office last […]
