Xenophobia: FG Opens Talks with South Africa Over Nigerians’ Safety
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has initiated discussions with her South African counterpart over the safety of Nigerians amid rising anti-foreigner protests. This comes as the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) urged Nigerian business owners in South Africa to temporarily shut down their businesses during the unrest. In a statement signed […]
Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello Trial to May 6
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned proceedings in the alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, to May 6 for the continuation of cross-examination of the prosecution’s 12th witness, Abdullahi Jamilu. The trial judge, Emeka Nwite, fixed the date after defence counsel, Joseph Daudu, was unable to conclude questioning […]
FG Approves New Allowances, Welfare Boost for Civil Servants
The Federal Government has approved an increase in peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants in a move aimed at improving take-home pay and boosting workforce morale. The Head of the Civil Service, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja, stating that the adjustments will affect workers under the Consolidated Public […]
Tinubu Swears in Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Muttaqha Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development, following the resignation of Ahmed Dangiwa. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Friday at the State House, Abuja, after Darma’s confirmation by the Senate. Congratulating the new minister, Tinubu described his appointment as timely, noting that the country requires […]
U.S. Special Forces Soldier Arrested Over $400K Bets on Maduro Operation
Federal authorities have arrested a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier accused of using classified information to profit from bets tied to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, faces multiple federal charges, including violations of the Commodity Exchange Act, wire fraud, unlawful use of confidential government information, and […]
Navy Secretary John Phelan Ousted Amid Internal Pentagon Disputes
The Trump administration removed U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan from his post on Wednesday, citing internal disagreements rather than developments related to the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon confirmed Phelan’s dismissal, marking the first departure of a military service secretary during the current administration of Donald Trump. His exit comes […]
Trump Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by an additional three weeks following meetings with both countries’ ambassadors at the White House. The extension is aimed at supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts, including advancing direct talks between Israel and Lebanon and preventing renewed fighting from disrupting broader […]
Wike Waives Law School Bwari C of O Fees, Orders Upgrade
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved an immediate waiver of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) fees for the Nigerian Law School campus in Bwari, Abuja. Wike gave the directive during a meeting with the management of the institution, expressing surprise that the school had operated without formal land documentation […]
Lai Mohammed: No Better System Than Democracy Despite Flaws
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reaffirmed that democracy remains the most effective system of governance, even with its shortcomings. He made the statement during a high-level interactive session at St John’s College, Cambridge, organised by the Cambridge University Nigeria Society, where Nigerian students and scholars in the diaspora discussed governance, democracy, […]
Bala Mohammed Takes ‘Freelance Politician’ Stance
Governor Bala Mohammed has described himself as a “freelance politician,” signalling a shift away from firm allegiance to any political party as opposition figures intensify consultations ahead of future elections. Mohammed made the remark while hosting Peter Obi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside South-East stakeholders in Bauchi. “Neither PDP nor ADC […]
