David DePape Sentenced to Life in Prison for Hammer Attack on Paul Pelosi
David DePape was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Tuesday for the hammer attack against Paul Pelosi, following a jury’s conviction on charges including false imprisonment, residential burglary, threatening a public official’s family member, and aggravated kidnapping. Before sentencing, DePape’s attorneys requested a new trial, but the motion was denied. DePape had previously […]
Devastating Floods in Spain Leave 51 Dead, Dozens Missing Amid Torrential Rains and Flash Floods
At least 51 people have died and dozens are missing after torrential rains triggered flash floods in southeastern Spain, officials reported. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities search for those unaccounted for amidst widespread chaos caused by heavy downpours and hailstorms. The Valencia region has been particularly hard-hit, with its president, Carlós Mazón, acknowledging that […]
Chinese Spacecraft Successfully Docks with Tiangong Station, Carrying Nation’s First Female Space Engineer
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country’s first female space engineer, successfully docked after a journey of over six hours. The crew will spend six months on China’s homegrown Tiangong space station conducting experiments and performing spacewalks as the nation builds experience for its goal of landing on the Moon by 2030. […]
Gov, Sanwo-Olu Sues EFCC to Block Post-Tenure Arrest and Prosecution
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prevent potential arrest, detention, and prosecution following his governorship tenure ending in 2027. The second-term governor, under the All Progressives Congress (APC), claims the EFCC has unlawfully threatened him with investigation and legal action. Sanwo-Olu’s lawyer, Darlington […]
PRP Urges Tinubu to Review Policies as Poverty Deepens
President Bola Tinubu has been urged to reassess his administration’s policies, with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) calling for urgent action to address rising poverty and economic strain. This appeal, delivered on Tuesday, October 29, was led by PRP National Chairman Falalu Bello, who criticized what he termed a “flawed narrative” behind current policy decisions. […]
Osun APC Suspends Aregbesola Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former governor and Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, citing alleged anti-party activities. According to the party, Aregbesola is accused of forming splinter groups within the APC and making public statements against prominent party figures, including President Bola Tinubu, former Osun governor Bisi Akande, and […]
Tinubu Pushes for Naira-Based Oil Sales to Bolster Economy
President Bola Tinubu commended the committee responsible for overseeing Naira-based transactions for crude oil and refined products, urging its members to address any initial implementation challenges. During a meeting at the State House, Tinubu emphasized that the transition to Naira sales aims to eliminate exchange rate obstacles, as stated by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. “Any […]
Dangote Calls on Fuel Marketers to Alleviate Scarcity as Refinery Holds Ample Supply
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, has assured Nigerians that his refinery has a substantial reserve of 500 million liters of fuel, capable of supplying 30 million liters daily to meet demand and reduce scarcity. Speaking alongside Finance Minister Wale Edun at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Dangote urged fuel marketers to collect available supplies, […]
Northern Governors Oppose VAT Bill, Call It Unfair to Northern States
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has stated that the 19 governors under the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) oppose the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) bill, arguing that it disproportionately disadvantages northern states. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Sule emphasized that the NGF, chaired by Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya, had collectively rejected the derivation-based […]
Oyetola Admits Cargo Tracking Agreement Was Executed in Error
On Tuesday, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, stunned federal lawmakers by admitting that a multi-billion-dollar cargo tracking agreement related to the International Cargo Tracking Notes (ICTN) was executed in error. This admission was made during a session of the House of Representatives investigative panel, which was examining delays in the implementation of […]
