Perform or Be Sacked, Tinubu Warns Ministers
President Bola Tinubu announced on Thursday that he will not hesitate to dismiss ministers who fail in their responsibilities. Speaking at a meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the presidential villa in Abuja, Tinubu expressed gratitude to his cabinet but emphasized his readiness to act against underperformance. “I will relieve any of them […]
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Found Guilty of Subversion
Hong Kong has found 14 pro-democracy activists guilty of subversion, marking the largest application yet of the China-imposed National Security Law. Among those convicted were former lawmakers Leung Kwok-hung and Helena Wong, journalist-turned-activist Gwyneth Ho, and ordinary citizens like nurse Winnie Yu, who participated in the 2019 mass protests. The convicted individuals were part of […]
American Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over Racial Discrimination
Three Black men have filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming they were briefly removed from a flight due to a complaint about body odor. The men, who did not know each other and were not seated together, allege that every Black man on the January 5 flight from Phoenix, Arizona, to New […]
Old National Anthem Signals New Revolution – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio declared that the reintroduction of the old national anthem, “Nigeria We Hail Thee,” marks the start of a long-awaited revolution for Nigerians. He said that this development fosters a sense of brotherhood across different tribes and languages. Akpabio made these remarks on Wednesday during a joint session of the National Assembly, […]
NNPP Criticizes Tinubu’s Administration, Urges Policy Review
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government as it marks one year in office. In its one-year assessment, the NNPP expressed disappointment, noting that the Renewed Hope Agenda has inflicted hardship instead of delivering benefits. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Oladipo Johnson, the NNPP called for an […]
Nigeria’s Growth Hinges on Unity, Not Foreign Aid – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria’s development depends on its citizens’ unity rather than foreign aid. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja yesterday, Tinubu asserted that no external institution or individual could foster the country’s growth without collective national effort. Reflecting on his political journey, Tinubu credited the National Assembly for […]
Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of $1.4 Million Linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele
Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele to the federal government. The order came after an ex parte motion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by lawyer Bilikisu Buhari-Bala. Buhari-Bala informed […]
Tinubu to Inaugurate CNG Conversion and Training Centre in Abuja
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to launch its compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion, filling, reverse engineering, and training centre in Abuja. Executive Vice-Chairman Khalil Halilu announced on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the facility on May 31. Halilu emphasized NASENI’s commitment to the federal government’s ‘renewed hope’ […]
Jury Deliberations to Begin in Donald Trump’s Hush Money Trial
Testimony in Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial has concluded after more than four weeks and nearly two dozen witnesses. The case now moves into the crucial final phase of closing arguments, jury deliberations, and potentially a verdict. While the exact timeline for these final steps remains uncertain, this week promises to be pivotal […]
Measuring Cloud Impact on Climate: Earthcare Satellite Mission
A sophisticated joint European-Japanese satellite has been launched to measure how clouds influence the climate. Low-level clouds are known to cool the planet, while high-altitude clouds act as a blanket, trapping heat. The Earthcare mission will utilize a laser and radar to probe the atmosphere, aiming to determine precisely where the balance lies. This research […]
