PDP Demands Tunji-Ojo’s Suspension Amid Betta Edu Saga
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is urging President Bola Tinubu to take action and suspend Bunmi Tunji-Ojo from the role of Minister of Interior. PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba called on Tinubu yesterday to swiftly investigate and potentially prosecute the minister, alleging Tunji-Ojo’s role in a contract controversy at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty […]
Supreme Court Holds Verdict On Appeal To Overturn Mutfwang’s Removal
The Supreme Court has deferred judgment in the appeal challenging the removal of Caleb Mutfwang as Plateau State governor. On November 19, the Court of Appeal in Abuja removed Mutfwang from the position of governor in Plateau State. After parties presented their respective briefs on Tuesday, a Supreme Court panel led by John Okoro mentioned […]
Sani Urges Govs: Adopt 60% Travel Delegation Cut
Former federal lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, praises President Bola Tinubu’s travel cost-cutting directive, urging state governors to do the same. On Tuesday, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, announced that the president has approved a directive to reduce the size of official delegations for foreign and domestic trips […]
EFCC Seizes Passports In Ongoing Fraud Probe Of Edu, Ex-Minister
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confiscated the passports of suspended Minister Betta Edu and her predecessor Sadiya Umar-Farouq amid ongoing investigations into ministry scandals. The Edu scandal unfolded with a leaked memo exposing the suspended minister instructing the Accountant-General of the Federation to transfer N585 million to a private account linked to […]
Flash Flooding, Damaging Wind Expected To Hit New York City, Tri-State
An even more powerful storm and a major flood threat are coming to the Tri-State Tuesday afternoon into early Wednesday after a wintry weekend. A Flood Watch has already been issued for New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania ahead of the storm late Tuesday into early Wednesday. The combination of 2″-4″ of […]
South Korea Passes Law Banning Dog Meat Trade
South Korea has passed a new law, which aims to end the slaughter and selling of dogs for their meat by 2027. The law aims to end the centuries-old practice of eating dog meat. Dog meat has fallen out of favour with diners over the past few decades. Young people especially shun it. Under the […]
TB Joshua Exposé: How The Pastor Covered Up Fatal Lagos Building Collapse
The BBC has unearthed new evidence the late Nigerian megachurch leader TB Joshua hid dead bodies and intimidated families, to cover up his role in the collapse of a building which killed at least 116 people at his church in 2014. The collapse is one of the worst disasters to ever strike a place of […]
Norway To Approve Controversial Deep-sea Mining
Norway is likely to become the first country in the world to move forward with the controversial practice of commercial-scale deep-sea mining. The plan, up before a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, will accelerate the hunt for precious metals which are in high demand for green technologies. Environmental scientists have warned it could be devastating for […]
Jeffrey Epstein: Fourth Batch Of Court Documents Released
Another tranche of court documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been released. The filings of more than 250 pages show one accuser claimed to have seen sex tapes filmed by the disgraced financier. However, Sarah Ransome later said she wanted to retract the allegations. It’s the fourth release of records related to victim […]
FG To Launch Full Contactless Passport Application, Home Delivery From March 8
The Federal Government has announced that it is nearly ready to initiate a fully contactless passport application process, including home delivery for applicants. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, shared this information on the Monday edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, stating, “Starting March 8, Nigerians will no longer have to come to our offices for […]
