Ganduje Urges Patience, Promises Economic Stability by 2025
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has called on Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as the country grapples with economic challenges. In a Christmas message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje assured citizens that the economy would stabilize and improve […]
Ex-Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Confirms Tinubu’s Dismissal
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has confirmed that she was sacked by President Bola Tinubu during an October cabinet reshuffle, clarifying the nature of her departure. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Kennedy stated, “I was sacked, but my vision remains; my visions are not sacked; it still remains.” Her removal occurred […]
Atiku Urges Nigerians to Address Leadership Failures in Christmas Message
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to address systemic issues, including poor leadership, as part of efforts to rebuild the nation. In his Christmas message shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Atiku highlighted the values of love, unity, compassion, and selflessness, which he described as central to the […]
Military Airstrike in Sokoto Kills Civilians, Raises Safety Concerns
A military airstrike targeting Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto State mistakenly struck the villages of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa in Silame Local Government Area on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of 10 civilians and injuries to several others. The 7 a.m. operation also caused significant damage to homes and livestock, according to local residents and […]
Man Charged With Murder for Setting Woman on Fire in NYC Subway Train
A man accused of burning a woman to death aboard a New York City subway train fanned the flames with a shirt, leading to her being engulfed in fire, prosecutors revealed during his arraignment on Tuesday. The suspect, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta, faces charges that could result in a life sentence if convicted. Zapeta, identified by […]
Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries Faces Sex Trafficking Charges Amid Dementia Claims
In a court filing in New York, attorneys for former Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) CEO Mike Jeffries revealed that he is suffering from dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. His legal team has requested a competency hearing to determine if he is mentally fit to stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Jeffries, who led the […]
Pilgrims Flock to St. Peter’s Basilica as 2025 Holy Year Begins Amid Global Reflections and Tragedies
Early Wednesday morning, pilgrims gathered in long lines to pass through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, marking the start of the 2025 Holy Year. This Jubilee celebration, a Catholic tradition observed every 25 years since 1300, is expected to draw approximately 32 million faithful to Rome. The pilgrimage includes the […]
Armed Attack in Haiti Leaves Three Dead During Hospital Reopening Announcement
At least three people, including two journalists and a police officer, were killed on Tuesday when armed assailants opened fire during a press briefing at Haiti’s largest public hospital in Port-au-Prince. Several others, including journalists and medical personnel, were injured in the attack. The incident occurred at the general hospital, which had recently been reclaimed […]
Kazakhstan Plane Crash Leaves Dozens Dead, Multiple Survivors Reported
A passenger plane carrying around 70 people crashed in Kazakhstan early Wednesday, killing dozens and leaving at least 30 survivors, according to local officials. The flight, Azerbaijan Airlines J2-8243, was en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, when it caught fire while attempting an emergency landing near the Kazakh city of Aktau. The airline […]
LPDC Dismisses Disbarment Petition Against Dele Farotimi Over Defamatory Book
The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed a petition filed by Afe Babalola & Co., the law firm of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola, seeking the disbarment of lawyer Dele Farotimi. The petition stemmed from Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and the Criminal Justice System, which heavily criticizes Babalola and his law firm. Afe Babalola […]
