China to Ban Hidden Car Door Handles Over Safety Concerns
China will ban the use of hidden or retractable car door handles beginning next year, a move that could force design changes across much of the electric vehicle market, including models produced by Tesla and other automakers. Under new rules released Monday by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, all vehicle doors — except […]
APC Open to Kwankwaso Joining Party — Yilwatda
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed openness to welcoming former Kano State Governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, into the party. National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda made the disclosure during an interview on Trust TV on Sunday, amid political realignments in Kano State following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection from […]
‘From Hope to Success’: Akagburuonye Eyes Uzodimma’s Seat
Obioma Success Akagburuonye, a lawyer, engineer and businessman, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Imo State, intensifying consultations across the state’s three senatorial districts ahead of the poll. Akagburuonye, who is seeking to succeed Governor Hope Uzodimma, said Imo State needs “a change for good,” describing the transition as a […]
Ogun Declares Feb 3 Public Holiday to Mark 50th Anniversary
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, who said the holiday would allow residents to fully participate in activities lined up for […]
Wike-Backed PDP Faction Schedules NWC Elections for March 28–29
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supported by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has slated March 28 and 29 for the election of new members of the national working committee (NWC). The dates were approved on Monday during the faction’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. In […]
Power Sector Reform: FG Tightens Subsidy, Budget Rules
The Federal Government has announced plans for states and local governments to begin sharing the cost of electricity subsidies, ending the long-standing practice where the burden was borne solely by the Federal Government. The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, disclosed the new cost-sharing arrangement during a meeting with Ministries, Departments and […]
Norway Crown Princess’s Son Faces Trial on Rape and Drug Charges
The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess is set to go on trial Tuesday in Oslo on multiple criminal charges, including rape, in a high-profile case that has drawn intense scrutiny and cast a shadow over the royal family. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, will appear before the Oslo District Court after being indicted in August […]
Nepal Arrests Travel and Rescue Executives Over Alleged Fake Himalayan Helicopter Rescues
Authorities in Nepal have arrested six executives from travel and mountain rescue companies accused of orchestrating fraudulent helicopter rescues in the Himalayas to extract millions of dollars from international insurance firms, officials said Monday. The arrests were carried out last week by Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau, which alleges the suspects submitted fabricated rescue claims totaling […]
Venezuela Announces First Liquefied Petroleum Gas Export Under Interim Government
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced Sunday that the country has completed its first-ever export of liquefied petroleum gas, marking a symbolic milestone for the energy-rich nation. Rodríguez made the announcement on her Telegram channel nearly a month after President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuela’s former […]
Presidency’s Foreign Travel Bills Hit ₦34.39bn in Forex Spending
The Presidency spent no less than ₦34.39 billion on foreign exchange to finance international travel and related expenses between 2024 and 2025, according to data obtained from GovSpend, a public finance tracking platform operated by BudgIT. The records show that the spending was executed through the State House, the Presidential Air Fleet, the Office of […]
