Tech Giants Urge Australia to Rethink Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Tech giants Google and Meta have called on the Australian government to postpone a proposed bill that would ban children under 16 from accessing most social media platforms. The companies argue that more time is needed to assess the bill’s implications and await the results of an ongoing age-verification trial. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government […]
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada to Combat Immigration and Drug Smuggling
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose significant tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada on his first day in office to pressure them into addressing illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the United States. Trump stated he would sign an executive order implementing a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada immediately after […]
Tinubu’s Administration of Bypassing National Assembly in Jet Purchase — Sen. Abaribe
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of bypassing the National Assembly in the acquisition of a new presidential jet. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Abaribe revealed that he was neither informed nor consulted about the decision. Criticizing the lack of transparency, Abaribe stated, “I am in […]
Tinubu Confident in Nigeria’s Economic Growth, Eyes $1 Trillion Economy by 2030
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic recovery following the release of the third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report reveals a 3.46% growth in GDP, an improvement from 3.19% in the previous quarter, signaling positive momentum as the country continues to rebound from recent […]
Abaribe: Nigeria Would Be Better Under Obi, Criticizes Tinubu’s Nepotism
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has stated that Nigeria would have been in a better state if Labour Party candidate Peter Obi had won the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Abaribe, who represents Abia South, expressed dissatisfaction with the current administration under President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of fostering nepotism something he believes would […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s N50 Billion Lawsuit Against Federal Government Delayed
A N50 billion lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government has been postponed due to the absence of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, originally scheduled for Monday, could not proceed as Justice Ekwo was attending official duties […]
Gov. Uba Sani Unveils Plans for 50 New Secondary Schools in Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has announced plans to build 50 new secondary schools across the state as part of efforts to improve access to quality education. Speaking at the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) start-up workshop on Monday, the governor highlighted his administration’s commitment to addressing educational challenges in northern Nigeria. Sani acknowledged the significant challenges related […]
Damagum Calls for Bye-Election in Rivers Assembly After Defections
Umar Damagum, the acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election to fill the vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly. The request, made in a letter dated December 12, 2023, was addressed to INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu and acknowledged […]
Acting Army Chief Calls for Increased Budget to Support Nigerian Army
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, has urged the Nigerian government to allocate more funds to the Nigerian Army to enable it to fulfill its constitutional duties and provide adequate accommodation for soldiers. Oluyede made the appeal during a condolence visit by the Senate Committee on Army, led by Senator Abdulaziz […]
Cargo Plane Crashes Near Vilnius Airport, One Dead and Three Injured
A cargo plane operated for DHL by the Spanish airline Swiftair crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania early Monday, killing one crew member and injuring three others. The Boeing 737-400 was on its final approach for landing when it went down near a residential area, local authorities said. Twelve people were safely evacuated from a […]
