Court Allows Musk Continued Access to U.S. Labor Department Systems
A federal judge on Friday refused to block Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting department from accessing the U.S. Department of Labor’s systems, delivering an early setback to government employee unions resisting his push to shrink the federal workforce. The temporary ruling by U.S. District Judge John Bates in Washington, D.C., marks the first step in a […]
Trudeau Warns Business Leaders That Trump Might Be Serious About Annexing Canada
Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has privately warned business leaders that U.S. President Donald Trump may be serious about annexing Canada, citing Washington’s growing interest in the country’s critical minerals. Speaking behind closed doors at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit in Toronto, Trudeau’s remarks were partially caught on microphone and later reported by multiple Canadian […]
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Effort to Dismantle USAID, Allows 2,700 Employees to Return
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked key parts of the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), granting relief to thousands of agency employees. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, issued the ruling on Friday, allowing 2,700 USAID employees to return to work while halting the administration’s […]
Trump Freezes U.S. Aid to South Africa Over Land Law and Genocide Case Against Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order freezing financial aid to South Africa, escalating tensions between the two nations. The move follows Trump’s earlier threat to cut funding over South Africa’s new land law and its legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of genocide. In a […]
Anyanwu Accuses PDP Governors, BoT of Plotting His Removal Over Wike Ties
Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Sam Anyanwu, has accused party governors and the Board of Trustees (BoT) of orchestrating efforts to remove him due to his close ties with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Tribune, Anyanwu alleged that calls for […]
Nigeria Expands Contactless Passport Renewal System to Europe
Nigeria has launched its Contactless Passport Renewal System across Europe, following its successful rollout in Canada. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, described the initiative as a pivotal step in enhancing government services for Nigerians abroad, aligning with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “This innovative system is designed to eliminate […]
NNPC Debunks Reports of Explosion at Warri Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has dismissed reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), calling them “completely false.” In a statement, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, clarified that the refinery is undergoing routine maintenance, which necessitated a temporary shutdown of operations at WRPC Area 1. Soneye […]
Military Eliminates Notorious Terrorist Kingpins in Zamfara
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has confirmed the elimination of two notorious terrorist leaders, identified as Kachalla Gwammade and Kachalla Shehu, in a military operation in Zamfara State. Musa made the announcement on Friday during the closing ceremony of the CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference. According to military sources, the […]
Kenneth Okonkwo Slams Opposition Parties, Says They Failed Public Expectations
Former Labour Party (LP) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has criticized Nigeria’s opposition parties, stating that they have failed to meet public expectations. Okonkwo, who served as LP’s presidential campaign spokesperson in the 2023 elections, made the remarks on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily while reacting to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s claim that President Bola Tinubu’s administration allegedly paid N50 […]
Bode George Calls for Calm Amid PDP Leadership Crisis
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees member, Bode George, has called for calm among party leaders and members as tensions rise over leadership disputes and executive positions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, George expressed concern that internal conflicts could destabilize the party, warning that the PDP risks becoming a “rudderless ship” if issues […]
