Ndume Urges Withdrawal of Tax Reform Bills, Advocates Governance Reforms
Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged the federal government to withdraw the proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, warning that their implementation could worsen Nigeria’s economic challenges. In a statement issued in Abuja, Ndume described the timing of the fiscal bills as inappropriate and called for broader consultations involving […]
Governor Fubara Denies APC Allegations, Reaffirms PDP Affiliation
Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has rejected accusations made by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Chief Tony Okocha. Okocha had alleged that Governor Fubara was interfering in APC affairs by sponsoring court cases against the party. He also questioned why Fubara, who he claimed is not a member of […]
Trump Appoints TV Executive Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to the UK
US President-elect Donald Trump has named Mark Burnett, the British television executive behind The Apprentice, as his special envoy to the United Kingdom. Trump announced the appointment on Saturday, describing Burnett as a “distinguished figure” who would enhance diplomatic ties between the two nations. “Mark will work to strengthen US-UK relations by focusing on key […]
Grief and Outrage Erupt in Magdeburg After Deadly Christmas Market Attack
Magdeburg is grappling with grief and outrage after an attacker drove into a Christmas market through an emergency access lane, killing five people and injuring over 200. The tragedy has prompted questions about security measures and the suspect’s background, with German officials facing mounting criticism. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, along with regional leaders, visited the […]
Peter Obi Laments Stampede Tragedies, Urges Action on Hunger Crisis
Labour Party opposition leader and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed profound sorrow over recent stampedes at rice distribution centers across Nigeria, which claimed numerous lives. In Anambra State’s Okija area, 19 people tragically lost their lives, while a similar incident at a Catholic Church in Abuja resulted in 10 fatalities during a food […]
Edo Governorship Tribunal to Begin Hearing Election Petitions January 13
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, has released its pre-hearing reports and established rules for addressing petitions challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The petitions, filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, as well as the Accord Party (AP) and […]
NNPCL Denies Reports of Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed media claims that the recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery has ceased operations. In a statement released on Saturday, December 21, 2024, Olufemi Soneye, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, reassured the public that the refinery is fully operational. He revealed that preparations for product loading are underway, […]
Professor Ode Ojowu Urges Tinubu to Reduce VAT to 5%
Professor Ode Ojowu, a former aide to an ex-head of state and two former Nigerian presidents, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reduce Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) to 5%. In an interview with Daily Trust, Ojowu, a financial expert, discussed the history of VAT in Nigeria, recalling its introduction during the regime of the […]
Delphi Killer Richard Allen Sentenced to 130 Years for Murder of Two Teenagers
Richard Allen, convicted of the 2017 murders of Indiana teens Abigail “Abby” Williams and Liberty “Libby” German, was sentenced on Friday to 130 years in prison, with 65 years for each murder to be served consecutively. Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, gray sweatshirt, and ankle chains, Allen appeared in court without any family present; the […]
Canadian PM Trudeau Faces Political Turmoil as Resignation Calls Mount
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is navigating one of the most tumultuous weeks of his political career, standing firm against mounting calls for his resignation while his government grapples with deepening internal and external challenges. The crisis escalated on Thursday when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, one of Trudeau’s most trusted allies, abruptly resigned mere hours […]
