Category: News

Mexican President Contradicts Trump’s Claim of Migration Deal

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has refuted President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that the two leaders have agreed to halt migration to the U.S. border. Following a phone call on Wednesday, Trump posted online: “She has agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border.” However, Sheinbaum quickly clarified that […]

Obasanjo Dismisses Death Rumors, Applauds Adeleke’s Governance in Osun

Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has reassured Nigerians about his health, refuting rumors of his death circulating on social media. Speaking at the inauguration of the reconstructed Old-Garage/Oke-Fia Road in Osogbo, Osun State, Obasanjo stated, “I heard the rumour that I was dead. I saw it on social media. I quickly told my children and […]

FCT Court Remands Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello Over Alleged ₦110 Billion Fraud

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama, has ordered the remand of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until December 10, 2024. Justice Maryann Anenih issued the ruling on Wednesday after Bello pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge of conspiracy, […]

Tinubu Appoints Jami’u Abiola as SSA on Linguistics and Foreign Matters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Jami’u Abiola as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Linguistics and Foreign Matters, with the role taking effect from November 14, 2024. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, announced the appointment on Wednesday in Abuja through a statement signed by Mr. Segun Imohiosen, Director […]

House of Representatives Begins Screening of Acting COAS Oluyede for Confirmation

The House of Representatives has commenced the screening of Oluyede Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), following President Bola Tinubu’s request for his confirmation as the substantive COAS. Oluyede is currently addressing the House Committee on Defence and Army as part of the confirmation process. Oluyede was appointed acting COAS on October 30, […]

Fire Guts Radio Nigeria Studio in Lagos, No Casualties Reported

The studio section of Radio Nigeria, located at Plot 35, Ikoyi Road, Lagos, was ravaged by fire on Wednesday. The blaze was swiftly contained by a combined team of the Federal Fire Service and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. Director of the Lagos State Fire Service, Margaret Adeseye, reported that the agency was […]

Bianca Ojukwu Pledges to Advocate for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has vowed to push for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as part of efforts to restore peace in the South-east. Speaking during the 13th memorial anniversary of her late husband, Biafra warlord Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, […]

Reforming VAT: Oyedele Pushes for Relief for Low-Income Earners and Small Businesses

Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has highlighted that a significant portion of Nigeria’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) is paid by low-income earners. During a Senate briefing on Wednesday, Oyedele shared plans to overhaul the tax system, including exempting essential goods and services such as education, healthcare, transportation, and […]

Israel Approves U.S.-Backed Ceasefire with Hezbollah

Israel’s Cabinet approved a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah on Tuesday after extended negotiations. The deal, presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, passed with a 10-1 vote, with far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir opposing the plan. The ceasefire officially went into effect at 4 a.m. Wednesday, local time, five hours after the agreement was announced. […]