Gov. Aiyedatiwa Makes Key Appointments Retains Ajulo as Attorney General
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appointed Taiwo Fasoranti as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), just hours after his inauguration on Monday. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, confirmed the appointment in a statement, highlighting Fasoranti’s background as a former Chairman of the Ondo State Hospitals Management Board. Fasoranti hails from Akure […]
Political Unrest in Osun Forces Postponement of National Arts and Culture Meeting
The National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy meeting, originally set for February 25–27, 2025, in Osun State, has been postponed due to escalating political tensions in the state. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, confirmed the postponement through an internal memo, attributing the decision to the ongoing unrest linked to […]
Tinubu Calls for Stronger Security Synergy to Combat Crime
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has underscored the importance of enhanced cooperation among security agencies to combat crime more effectively across Nigeria. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, Tinubu represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized that synergy among security forces is […]
NYC to Close Roosevelt Hotel Migrant Center Amid Federal Funding Cuts
New York City’s Roosevelt Hotel, which has served as a key intake center for asylum seekers for nearly two years, is set to close next month, Mayor Eric Adams announced. The closure comes as President Donald Trump’s administration escalates its immigration crackdown, including the withdrawal of federal funding that has supported the city’s migrant response […]
Trump Administration Slashes USAID Workforce, Places Global Staff on Leave
The Trump administration announced Sunday that it will place nearly all U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees worldwide on leave while eliminating at least 1,600 U.S.-based jobs, marking one of the most aggressive steps yet in President Donald Trump’s effort to shrink the federal government. The move, backed by Trump’s cost-cutting ally Elon Musk, […]
Bangladeshi Student Protest Leaders to Launch New Political Party
Student activists who played a crucial role in the protests that led to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s removal are set to establish a new political party this week, sources familiar with the matter confirmed. The Students Against Discrimination (SAD) movement, initially formed to challenge public sector job quotas, quickly evolved into a nationwide uprising. […]
PDP: No Serious Northerner Will Support APC in 2027
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that no serious Northerner will back the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. The opposition party made this claim while addressing allegations of non-performance against Kaduna Central Senator Lawal Adamu and the reported disruption of his distribution of educational materials worth millions of naira by the Kaduna State government. Speaking to journalists, Yusuf Dingyadi, Senior Special […]
Atedo Peterside Warns Nigerian Elite Against “Normalising Deceit”
Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, has cautioned that Nigeria’s elite risk “normalizing” deceit if not held accountable. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels TV program, Peterside stressed the need for truth and integrity in national affairs, warning against trivializing serious issues. His remarks followed revelations from A Journey in Service, the autobiography of former […]
Makinde Warns APC Against Truncating Democracy in Osun
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against using federal influence to disrupt local government administration in Osun State. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 30 newly elected local government chairmen in Osogbo, Makinde urged all parties to follow due process and avoid resorting to self-help. Referencing the recent South-West Governors’ […]
Fuel Crisis Looms as Tanker Drivers Halt Loading in Protest
Lagos and several parts of Nigeria are facing a potential fuel shortage as tanker drivers have stopped loading fuel in protest against alleged harassment by government officials. The strike, which began over the weekend, has already triggered panic buying, with long queues forming at petrol stations. Additionally, telecommunications companies have warned that the disruption could […]
