House Passes “American Relief Act, 2025,” Averting Government Shutdown by Narrow Margin
In a dramatic late-night session, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the “American Relief Act, 2025” on Friday, narrowly avoiding what could have been the first federal government shutdown since 2019. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 366-34, just six hours before the midnight deadline. However, the legislation still faces a crucial hurdle in […]
Dele Farotimi Granted ₦30 Million Bail in Defamation Case Against Afe Babalola
Activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail of ₦30 million by a Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, over allegations of defamation against Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola in his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun, who presided over the case, imposed stringent bail conditions, including the […]
Peter Obi Criticizes Death Sentence for Fowl Theft, Calls for Judicial Reform
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has expressed strong concerns over the death sentence handed to Segun Olowookere in Osun State for allegedly stealing a fowl. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Obi praised Governor Ademola Adeleke for intervening to prevent the execution, describing the sentencing as inhumane and grossly disproportionate to […]
Nigeria’s VAT Reforms: Boost for SMEs and Inflation Control, Says Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, has outlined the transformative potential of Nigeria’s proposed value-added tax (VAT) reforms. Speaking at an interactive session with the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) on Friday, Oyedele highlighted the reforms’ focus on curbing inflation, supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and […]
Fayemi Mourns Ibadan Stampede Tragedy, Calls for Safety Reforms
Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic death of 35 children in a stampede at an event in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the Islamic High School in Basorun during a children’s carnival organized by Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni […]
Wike Gives 762 Maitama Landowners Final Deadline to Settle C-of-O Bills
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has issued a two-week ultimatum to the owners of 762 plots of land in Maitama II District, Abuja, to clear their Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills or face the revocation of their Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) titles. The directive impacts several high-profile individuals, including the children of former […]
Kogi Governor Ododo Celebrates Predecessor Yahaya Bello’s Release from Kuje Prison
The Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, expressed joy and celebrated the release of his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, from the Kuje Correctional Facility on Friday, December 20. Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, is facing charges of money laundering, corruption, and an alleged ₦80 billion fraud during his tenure. The Economic and Financial […]
Kaduna Government Raises Retirement Age for Academic Staff in State Tertiary Institutions
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has signed an executive order increasing the retirement age of academic staff in select state-owned tertiary institutions to 65 years. The decision, announced on Friday by Muhammad Sani Bello, Commissioner for Education, applies to Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic Zaria, College of Education Gidan Waya, and the School of Nursing and […]
Biden Administration to Announce $4.28 Billion in Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers
The Biden administration is set to announce an additional $4.28 billion in student loan relief for nearly 55,000 public service workers on Friday, according to the Department of Education. This announcement will bring the total amount of student loan forgiveness under the Biden administration to approximately $180 billion, benefiting nearly 5 million Americans, as outlined […]
Teamsters’ Nationwide Strike Against Amazon Enters Second Day Amidst Growing Momentum
The Teamsters union continued its nationwide strike against Amazon on Friday, with workers demanding “fair treatment” from the e-commerce giant. “The Amazon Teamsters movement grows bigger and stronger every day and will not be stopped,” the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said in a statement shared on social media late Thursday, as the strike entered its […]
