Trump Administration Targets NYC’s Sanctuary Policies as ICE Raids Intensify
New York City, the nation’s largest sanctuary city, is facing increased pressure from the Trump administration, as U.S. Attorney General orders a pause in federal funding for cities that interfere with immigration enforcement operations. At the same time, the Adams administration has confirmed that it is cooperating with ICE agents during targeted immigration operations across […]
Trump’s Border Czar Warns Mexican Cartels Against Attacking U.S. Troops
“Border czar” Tom Homan has warned that President Donald Trump will not hesitate to deploy the U.S. military against Mexican cartels if they target American troops stationed along the southern border. “I think the cartels would be foolish to take on the military, but we know they’ve taken on the Mexican military before. Now, we […]
Trump Imposes Sanctions on ICC Over Investigations Targeting U.S. and Allies
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its investigations into the United States and its allies, including Israel. A White House official confirmed that the order introduces financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who assist ICC probes into […]
Former Singapore Minister S. Iswaran to Serve Remaining Sentence Under House Arrest
Singapore’s former Transport Minister, S. Iswaran, who was convicted of obstructing justice and accepting over $300,000 in gifts, will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, the Singapore Prisons Service announced Friday. Iswaran, who became the first former cabinet minister in Singapore to be jailed, was sentenced to one year in prison following […]
TUC Threatens Strike Over Planned 50% Hike in Telecom Tariffs
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has warned that it will embark on a strike if telecom tariffs are increased by 50%. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV, TUC President Comrade Festus Osifo acknowledged the rising operational costs faced by telecom companies but attributed the problem to the depreciation of the naira and foreign exchange […]
Leaders Must Apologize to Nigerians for Failing Them – Fayemi
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has admitted that Nigerian leaders have not done enough for the people and must apologize for failing to meet their expectations. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV, Fayemi acknowledged that while incompetence is not always the issue, structural challenges have hindered governance. “We must apologize to the Nigerian […]
House Committee Proposes 31 New States Amid Nigeria’s Economic Struggles
The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has proposed the creation of 31 additional states, which would increase Nigeria’s total from 36 to 67. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu presented the proposal during plenary in Abuja, coinciding with ongoing constitutional amendments and discussions on local government autonomy. The proposal comes despite mounting financial burdens on existing […]
Senate Confirms Three New Resident Electoral Commissioners for INEC
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Tukur Abdulrazaq, Sunday Aja, and Saseyib Ibeyemi as new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Abdulrazaq will represent the North West, Aja the South East, and Ibeyemi, Ondo State. Their appointments, approved on Thursday, February 6, followed a nomination by President Bola […]
Amaechi Dedicates Award to Wike Amidst Political Rivalry
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dedicated a prestigious award to his long-time political rival, Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. This gesture comes despite a longstanding feud between the two, which began in 2015 when Amaechi left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaechi, […]
Peter Obi Criticizes Budget Increase, Calls for Transparency
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to raise the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. In a post on his X account, Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, argued that the increase, attributed to higher revenues, is unjustifiable without a clear breakdown […]
