Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery and Corruption
Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for accepting bribes—including gold bars, cash, and luxury gifts—in exchange for political favors benefiting Egypt and New Jersey businessmen. U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein delivered the sentence in a Manhattan federal court, months after a jury found Menendez guilty on 16 felony […]
Trump Threatens Deportation for Pro-Hamas Supporters Signs Executive Order Targeting Antisemitism
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at combating rising antisemitism, particularly following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. The order directs the Justice Department to take “immediate action” against antisemitic threats, including prosecuting acts of terrorism, arson, vandalism, and violence targeting American Jews. It also calls for increased […]
EFCC Arrests Former NHIS Executive Secretary, Usman Yusuf
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have raided the Abuja residence of Prof. Usman Yusuf, a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and taken him into custody. The arrest, which took place at about 4:46 PM on Wednesday, was carried out in the presence of his wife and children. The gun-wielding operatives reportedly took him to an undisclosed location. […]
Speaker Abbas Urges 2024 Census to Avoid Clashing with 2027 Elections
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for the immediate conduct of Nigeria’s Population and Housing Census in 2024, warning that delaying it until 2026 would interfere with preparations for the 2027 elections. Speaking during a courtesy visit by officials of the National Population Commission (NPC), Abbas expressed satisfaction with President Bola […]
Gov. Mutfwang Fires Five Commissioners in Surprise Cabinet Reshuffle
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dismissed five members of his cabinet in a significant shake-up, though no official reason was provided for their removal. Sources, however, suggest the decision may be linked to underperformance over the past year. The Secretary to the State Government (SGS), Architect Samuel Jatau, confirmed the development in a […]
Osun APC Expels Former Governor Rauf Aregbesola Over Anti-Party Activities
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled former governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, citing anti-party activities. Aregbesola’s expulsion was confirmed in a letter signed by APC Chairman Tajudeen Lawal and Secretary Alao Olabisi Kamoru on Wednesday. The letter stated: “At the end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) considered the report of the disciplinary committee. Having carefully reviewed […]
NLC to Protest Nationwide on Feb 4 Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest on February 4 to oppose the 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). On January 20, the NCC granted telecom operators approval to raise tariffs by 50%, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from NLC President, Joe Ajaero. He described the hike as a “clear assault” on Nigerian workers’ welfare and urged the federal government to immediately suspend the increase. […]
PDP BoT Sets Up Panel to Resolve National Secretary Dispute
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a panel to address the dispute over the party’s national secretary position. In a communiqué issued after its meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the BoT announced that Kabiru Turaki, a former minister of special duties, will chair the panel. The committee is tasked with mediating between Sunday Ude-Okoye and Samuel Anyanwu, who are both laying claim […]
FG Suspends Max Air’s Operations After Kano Incident, Orders Safety Audit
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has suspended Max Air’s domestic flight operations following a tyre burst incident involving one of its aircraft in Kano. A Max Air Boeing 737-400 (B734) with registration 5N-MBD suffered a tyre burst while landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, […]
Serbian PM Resigns Amid Protests as Vucic Hints at April Snap Election
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigned on Tuesday, fueling speculation of a snap election in April as anti-government protests continue to intensify. His departure marks the highest-profile resignation following a deadly roof collapse at a Novi Sad railway station last November, which killed 15 people and triggered months of public unrest. President Aleksandar Vucic addressed […]
