US House: Bipartisan Agreement Secures $61 Billion Aid for Ukraine
The House of Representatives has passed a long-awaited bill approving billions of dollars in new military aid for Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russia’s invasion. The $61 billion aid package faced significant opposition in Congress, requiring a delicate bipartisan agreement to secure its passage. Republican critics argued that over a third of the funds […]
Tinubu Congratulates Tunde Onakoya for Setting World Record Chess Marathon in New York
President Bola Tinubu extended congratulations to Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya on Saturday for his groundbreaking chess marathon campaign held at Times Square in New York. In a post on X, President Tinubu commended Tunde Onakoya, acknowledging his achievement as a new world record holder and praising him for showcasing Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity […]
EFCC Intensifies Investigations into Alleged Fraud by Top Officials from Buhari’s Administration
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ramped up its efforts to probe serious fraud allegations involving prominent figures from President Muhammadu Buhari’s former administration. Among the key figures under scrutiny are Hadi Sirika, the former Minister of Aviation; Abubakar Malami, the former Justice Minister and Attorney-General; and Sadiya Umar-Farouq, who previously served as […]
Governorship Race: Controversy Erupts Over Ondo APC Primary
Tensions escalated in Ondo State as two aspirants and the agents of two other contestants raised serious concerns about the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the upcoming governorship elections. Allegations of favoritism and irregularities cast a shadow over the process, prompting calls for transparency and accountability. Olugbenga Edema, one of the […]
Maxwell Azzarello: Man Who Set Himself on Fire Outside Court Dies
A tragic incident occurred outside the Manhattan court where former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial is taking place, resulting in the death of a man who set himself on fire. Maxwell Azzarello, 37, reportedly doused himself in a flammable liquid before igniting and tossing conspiracy-theory pamphlets into the air. This shocking event unfolded just after […]
Nigeria Police Detain Female ADC, Officers Linked to Ex-Kogi Governor’s Escape
The Nigeria Police Force has taken decisive action following suspicions of collusion in aiding the escape of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, from law enforcement. Sources within the police hierarchy confirmed that the female aide-de-camp (ADC) and several other police officers attached to Bello have been detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department in […]
Plateau Govt Condemns Attack on Chikam Community, Mourns Slain Student, Others
The Plateau State Government has expressed strong condemnation over the recent attack on Chikam, a community neighboring the Plateau State University in Bokkos Local Government Area, where three individuals, including a student of the university, lost their lives. Plateau State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Musa Ashoms, described the incident as saddening, particularly noting the […]
Oyo State Govt Demolishes Yoruba Nation Agitators’ Buildings, Cites Court Order
The Oyo State Government has defended its recent demolition of buildings purportedly belonging to Yoruba Nation agitators, citing a court order as the basis for its action. Speaking on behalf of the government, the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Survey, and Urban Development, William Akin-Funmilayo, who spoke at the sites of the demolished buildings located separately […]
FAAC Allocates N1.123trn to Three Tiers of Government for March 2024
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total sum of N1.123 trillion as Federation Account Revenue for March 2024 to the federal, state, and local government levels following its April meeting in Abuja. According to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant General […]
NYC Trial: Trump’s Jury Selection Process Concludes with 12 Jurors
The jury selection process for former US President Donald Trump’s landmark criminal trial in New York City is complete, with a full panel of 12 jurors sworn in. “We have our jury,” declared Justice Juan Merchan, announcing the selection of seven men and five women for the panel. Earlier, two jurors had been excused from […]
