PDP Governors Back Fubara’s Control of Rivers Party Structure Amid Wike Rift
Governors under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s leadership and control of the party’s structure in the state. Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, announced the endorsement during a meeting with Fubara, who had visited to offer condolences on the […]
Nigeria Ranks 4th Globally in Inflation, NESG Projects Economic Stabilization in 2025
Nigeria recorded the highest inflation rate in Africa and ranked fourth globally in December 2024, underscoring worsening living conditions and rising poverty levels, according to the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG). The inflation rate, which peaked at 34.2% in June 2024, briefly eased but rebounded to 34.8% by December. Key drivers included soaring food and […]
FG Criticized for NYSC Allowance Delay as Corps Members Struggle Amid Rising Inflation
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has slammed the Federal Government for failing to implement the promised increase in National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ allowances, announced in September 2024. The proposed policy, which would raise corps members’ stipends from N33,000 to N77,000, was initially welcomed as a solution to financial difficulties faced […]
Kwankwaso Warns FG to Avoid Meddling in Kano Affairs
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has cautioned the Federal Government against interfering in Kano State’s internal matters. Kwankwaso’s warning follows a contentious “terror alert” issued by the Kano State Police Command ahead of the annual Maulud celebration in honor of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass, the […]
Afe Babalola Drops Defamation Case Against Dele Farotimi Following Leaders’ Intervention
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola has announced the withdrawal of his defamation lawsuit against human rights advocate Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was arrested in December in Lagos and transferred to Ekiti State, where he was accused of “criminally defaming” Babalola in his book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System. After being arraigned, the Ekiti State Magistrate […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Indicted for Insurrection Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korean prosecutors formally indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday, charging him with insurrection over his controversial declaration of martial law in December, according to opposition lawmakers and local media reports. Democratic Party spokesman Han Min-soo announced the development during a press conference. “The prosecution has decided to indict Yoon Suk Yeol, who is […]
Trump Fires 17 Inspector Generals in Late-Night Shakeup, Raising Legal and Political Concerns
In a sweeping move late Friday, President Donald Trump dismissed at least 17 independent federal watchdogs, known as inspectors general (IGs), at multiple federal agencies, sources say. Discussions about removing these oversight officials reportedly began during Trump’s transition back to the White House. While presidents have the authority to fire IGs, federal law requires notifying […]
Trump Administration’s Mass Deportation Plan Hinges on Congressional Funding, Says Border Czar
The Trump administration’s goal of removing undocumented migrants from the United States is limited by financial constraints and will rely heavily on funding from Congress, according to the administration’s newly appointed “border czar,” Tom Homan. Speaking to ABC News’ This Week co-anchor Martha Raddatz, Homan acknowledged the challenges of executing the administration’s promised mass deportation […]
Trump Revives Greenland Purchase Bid, Sparking Tensions with Denmark
President Donald Trump has reignited his interest in acquiring Greenland, expressing optimism that the autonomous Danish territory will eventually come under U.S. control. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Saturday, Trump asserted, “I think we’re going to have it,” and claimed that Greenland’s 57,000 residents “want to be with us.” Trump’s renewed remarks come amidst […]
Peter Obi Slams Government Corruption, Labels Nigeria a “Crime Scene”
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, has criticized the current administration, accusing it of harboring more “Yahoo people” within its ranks than outside. Obi made the bold claim during his keynote address at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony, themed “Lead the Change; Ignite Your Future.” Speaking to the graduating class, Obi decried the deep-seated […]
