Hurricane Helene Leaves 43 Dead, Millions Without Power as It Ravages Southeastern US
At least 43 people have been killed and millions remain without power as Hurricane Helene swept through the southeastern United States on Friday. Emergency crews conducted rescues using boats, helicopters, and large vehicles to save those stranded in floodwaters, including about 50 workers and patients trapped on the roof of a flooded hospital in Tennessee. […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery and Fraud Charges in Historic Court Appearance
Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty in Bribery and Wire Fraud Case, Becomes First Sitting NYC Mayor Arraigned as Criminal Defendant On Friday, Eric Adams made history as the first sitting mayor of New York City to appear in court as a criminal defendant. Facing charges of bribery, wire fraud, and accepting illegal campaign contributions, Adams […]
Nigeria’s Rescuers Yet to Be Born – Joe Igbokwe
Joe Igbokwe, a long-time supporter of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed frustration over the rising cost of living in Nigeria. In a Facebook post on Friday, Igbokwe lamented that a bag of rice now costs over ₦100,000, despite the presence of numerous rice mills in the country. Reflecting on […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Team Accuses SSS of Denying Access in Retaliation for Judge’s Exit
The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has accused Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) of denying them access to Kanu. Kanu has been in detention since his controversial extradition from Kenya in 2021 and is facing terrorism charges. Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s special counsel, shared a video […]
Anambra Holds First Local Government Elections in 11 Years Amidst Opposition Protests
Today, eligible voters in Anambra State will elect their local government executives for the first time since 2013, when the last election took place under former Governor Peter Obi. For over a decade, local councils were run by caretaker committees, a practice continued by Governor Charles Soludo until a recent Supreme Court ruling deemed it […]
Buba Galadima Criticizes Tinubu’s Appointees for Prioritizing Personal Gains
Buba Galadima, a prominent figure in the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has expressed disappointment in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing some of the president’s appointees of prioritizing personal gains over national service. In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Galadima emphasized that he expected Tinubu to assemble a team of experts to […]
Former Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku Arrested by EFCC on N27 Billion Fraud Charges
Former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) due to allegations of fraud amounting to N27 billion. Ishaku, who completed his eight-year tenure in 2023, was taken into custody at his Abuja residence in the early hours of Friday. Sources within the EFCC reported that Ishaku […]
CSO Applauds FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s Influence in Tinubu’s Cabinet
The Centre for Transparency and Accountability, a leading Civil Society Organization (CSO), has praised Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, as an invaluable asset to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet. During a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the organization’s president, Moses Adam, commended President Tinubu for prioritizing competence over party affiliation in […]
Trump Agrees to Last-Minute Meeting with Zelensky Despite Ongoing Criticism
Donald Trump has agreed to a surprise meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Trump Tower on Friday, reversing his earlier stance amid sharp criticism of Zelensky on the campaign trail. This development comes just days after Trump publicly chastised Zelensky for not reaching a peace deal with Moscow. The former U.S. president, who had […]
Tropical Storm Helene Weakens Over Georgia, Death Toll Rises to Three
Hurricane Helene has downgraded to a tropical storm over Georgia, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm, now moving further inland, was located around 40 miles east of Macon and 100 miles southeast of Atlanta, traveling north at 30 mph as of 5 a.m. After […]
