Senate Confirms Seven New Ministers in Tinubu’s Reshuffled Cabinet
On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed seven new ministerial nominees put forward by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, concluding a recent cabinet reshuffle. The confirmed appointees include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi (Labour and Employment), and Bianca Odinaka Odumegu–Ojukwu (Foreign Affairs – State). Others who secured Senate approval are Dr. Jumoke […]
APC Set to Reclaim Kano State, Declares Deputy Senate President
The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will reclaim Kano State in the next election cycle. Jibrin made this assertion during the Senate’s screening of Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, nominated by President Bola Tinubu as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. Ata, who appeared […]
Senator Ndume Urges FG to Shift Tax Focus from Poor to Wealthy
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has urged the Federal Government to refrain from imposing additional taxes on impoverished Nigerians, advocating instead for a focus on wealthy individuals and corporations. Speaking on ARISE Television’s Prime Time show, Ndume criticized proposed tax reforms currently under review in the National Assembly, asserting that additional taxes would worsen […]
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 […]
