Obasanjo: Corruption Remains a “Great Monster” Hindering Nigeria’s Progress
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has decried corruption as a “great monster” that continues to plague Nigeria, warning of its detrimental impact on the country’s progress and development. Obasanjo made this assertion during a ceremony celebrating the life of Justice Olayinka Ayoola (retd.), former Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), […]
Brazil’s Federal Police Indict Jair Bolsonaro and 36 Others Over Alleged Coup Attempt
Brazil’s federal police announced on Thursday that they have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for allegedly plotting a coup to keep him in office following his 2022 electoral defeat. The police submitted their findings, reportedly around 700 pages long, to Brazil’s Supreme Court. The court will forward the case to Prosecutor-General Paulo […]
Russia Allegedly Supplies North Korea with Over a Million Barrels of Oil in Exchange for Weapons and Troops
Russia has reportedly supplied North Korea with more than a million barrels of oil since March 2024, according to an analysis of satellite imagery conducted by the UK-based Open Source Centre, a non-profit research group. The oil shipments are believed to be payment for weapons and troops provided by Pyongyang to support Moscow’s ongoing war […]
Biden Condemns ICC Arrest Warrant for Israeli Prime Minister as “Outrageous”
US President Joe Biden has criticized the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) issuance of a war crimes arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it “outrageous.” The ICC also issued arrest warrants for Yoav Gallant, Israel’s former defense minister, and Mohammed Deif, a Hamas commander Israel claims was killed in July. The court stated […]
Trump Nominates Pam Bondi as Attorney General Following Gaetz Withdrawal
US President-elect Donald Trump has named veteran prosecutor Pam Bondi as his new nominee for attorney general, just hours after Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his candidacy for the role. Bondi, 59, brings extensive experience in law enforcement, having served as Florida’s attorney general. A long-time ally of Trump, she played a prominent role in defending […]
Senate Approves ₦1.77 Trillion Loan Request Amid Rising Debt Concerns
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan to partially finance the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. The approval was granted during Wednesday’s plenary session, presided over by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, following a voice vote. The Senate Committee on Local and […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s Loan Policy as “Bone-Crushing” for Nigerians
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its approval of new loans, labeling the policies as “bone-crushing” for Nigerians and detrimental to the country’s economy. Atiku’s comments came after the National Assembly recently approved Tinubu’s request for a N1.7 trillion loan from external sources. In a statement issued in […]
Bode George Warns PDP of Looming Crisis, Urges Elders to Save Party
Elder statesman and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has sounded the alarm over the party’s future, blaming selfish interests for its growing challenges. He warned that these issues threaten the PDP’s role as Nigeria’s main opposition party and could undermine its ability to unseat the ruling All […]
Lagos Youths: “No Vacancy for Non-Indigenes as Governor in 2027”
The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths has strongly opposed the recent endorsement of Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The endorsement was issued by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a group representing youth organizations across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. In […]
Diezani Seeks Amendment to Suit Challenging Forfeiture Orders By EFCC
Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has filed a motion to amend her suit challenging the final forfeiture order on her assets. The suit comes in response to actions by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which had planned a public sale of the seized assets starting on January 9, 2023. During a court session […]
