Court of Appeal Overturns Ruling, Upholds Sanusi’s Appointment as Emir of Kano
The Court of Appeal in Kano has overturned a June 20 ruling by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Federal High Court, Kano, which had nullified actions taken by the Kano State Government under the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024. This includes the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano. […]
US Returns $52.88m Linked to Ex-Minister Diezani for Development Projects in Nigeria
The United States has repatriated $52.88 million linked to Nigeria’s former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The funds, forfeited from Galactica assets associated with Alison-Madueke and her associates, were returned under an Asset Return Agreement signed on Friday at the Federal Ministry of Justice headquarters in Abuja. US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jnr., represented […]
Governor Umo Eno Dissolves Cabinet, Seeks Fresh Expertise
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved his cabinet, citing the need to recruit new professionals to propel the state forward. During a valedictory session at the exco chamber on Friday, Governor Eno praised the outgoing commissioners for their dedication and performance, emphasizing that the decision was not due to underperformance. “If the […]
INEC Seeks N126 Billion for 2025 Budget, Rejects Initial N40 Billion Insufficient
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Assembly to increase its 2025 budget allocation to N126 billion, stating that the proposed N40 billion is insufficient to cover its operational costs for the year. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made the request on Friday during his appearance before the joint committee of the Senate […]
Obasanjo Reveals Prison Experience Stemmed from Speaking Out Against Abacha’s Regime
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that his imprisonment under the late General Sani Abacha’s military regime in 1995 was due to his refusal to stay silent on critical national and international issues. Obasanjo shared this insight during an interactive session with 15 emerging African leaders at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in […]
President-elect Donald Trump to Be Sentenced for 2016 Election Crimes Days Before Inauguration
Ten days before his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump is set to be sentenced Friday morning in New York for what the presiding judge has described as a “premeditated and continuous deception” to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election. Trump will attend the 9:30 a.m. hearing virtually from his Mar-a-Lago estate. The sentencing concludes a nearly […]
Trudeau Dismisses Trump’s Annexation Remarks as “Distraction” Amid Tariff Dispute
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion of annexing Canada as a diversionary tactic meant to shift focus from the potential economic fallout of proposed tariffs. The comments came after Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports unless Canada strengthens its border security. Speaking on Tuesday, […]
Dense Fog Envelops Delhi, Disrupting Flights Amid Severe Air Quality
Delhi was shrouded in dense fog on Friday, with visibility dropping to zero in some areas, causing significant disruptions at the city’s main airport. India’s weather office issued an orange alert, warning of dense to very dense fog across Delhi and nearby regions, likely to affect airports, highways, and railways. Airport authorities confirmed widespread delays, […]
Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk Sentenced to Prison for Inciting Religious Hatred
Prominent Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Galagodaatte Gnanasara, known for his close ties to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was sentenced to nine months in prison on Thursday for making derogatory remarks about Islam and inciting religious hatred. The Colombo Magistrate’s Court convicted Gnanasara for comments made during a 2016 press conference, marking a rare instance of […]
Labour Party Warns APC Over Alleged Threat to Peter Obi’s Safety
The Labour Party (LP) has declared it will hold the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, accountable if any harm befalls Peter Obi, the LP’s 2023 presidential candidate, or his associates. In a statement signed in Abuja on Wednesday, Senator Nanedi Usman, Chairperson of the Labour Party Caretaker Committee, condemned […]
