Nigeria Secures $2.2 Billion in Foreign Loans to Boost
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $2.2 billion external borrowing package to bolster Nigeria’s finances and support economic reforms. The decision, announced by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, came after a council meeting on Thursday chaired by President Bola Tinubu. The borrowing, set to be a mix […]
Gov. Abdullahi Sule Clarifies Northern Governors’ Concerns Over VAT Removal from FAAC
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has clarified that northern governors are not opposed to the tax reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, but are concerned about the removal of the value-added tax (VAT) from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Sule made the statement on Thursday during the launch of innovative tax digital […]
Tinubu Appoints Atiku’s Ex-Aide Bwala as Media Adviser
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications at the State House. Bwala, a former ally of opposition leader Atiku Abubakar, was appointed on Thursday, November 14, alongside three other individuals to lead key agencies. The appointments were announced by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s Special Adviser on Information […]
Witness in Daniel Penny Trial Says He Offered to Help Ease Chokehold on Jordan Neely
A Bronx man who assisted Daniel Penny in restraining Jordan Neely on a New York City subway testified Wednesday that he “jumped in and tried to help” to enable Penny to release his chokehold on Neely. Eric Gonzalez, who was seen in video footage holding Neely by the wrist, testified at Penny’s manslaughter and negligent […]
Biden Embarks on Farewell South America Tour, Meets Xi Jinping Amid Global Uncertainty Post-Election
President Joe Biden embarks on what may be his final international tour this week with a significant trip to South America, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, make a historic visit to the Amazon rainforest, and attend two major summits. This visit comes just over a week after the U.S. election, which […]
New Zealand MPs Perform Haka in Parliament as Thousands Protest Controversial Treaty Bill
New Zealand’s parliament was briefly paused as MPs performed a haka in protest of a contentious bill seeking to reinterpret the country’s founding treaty with Māori people. Opposition MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the traditional group dance after being asked about her party’s stance on the bill, which faced its first vote on Thursday. Meanwhile, a […]
Trump Nominates Controversial Congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Signaling DOJ Overhaul
Donald Trump’s nomination of Congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general sent shockwaves through Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, marking the most controversial pick for his administration yet and signaling Trump’s intent to disrupt the establishment in his second term. Known for his incendiary style, Gaetz gained national attention for leading the charge to remove then-House Speaker […]
NSA Ribadu Vows to Eradicate Lakurawa Terrorist Group in Northwest Nigeria
Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), has pledged that security agencies will eliminate the Lakurawa terrorist group operating in the northwest region of the country. Ribadu made the statement in Abuja on Wednesday during the opening of the 2024 Comptroller-General of Customs Conference. Last week, the Defence Headquarters confirmed the presence of the Lakurawa […]
Edo State Gov. Monday Okpebholo Dismisses Political Appointees, Dissolves State Boards
Just one day after taking office, Edo State’s newly inaugurated Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has dismissed all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state’s public service, along with other political appointees. Additionally, the governor approved the immediate dissolution of the executive boards of all state agencies and parastatals. A statement issued by the governor’s Chief […]
Femi Falana Criticizes Wike’s Housing Gifts to Judges, Questions Ethical Implications
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has voiced concerns over the recent announcement by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike to provide housing for judges, calling it ethically questionable. In October, Wike revealed plans to build 40 residential quarters for judges in Katampe, Abuja a move that has sparked controversy over the independence of […]
