Trump Asks Supreme Court To Overturn Colorado Ban
Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to reverse an unprecedented Colorado ruling that barred him from running for president in that state. Colorado’s top court said last month Mr Trump was not an eligible primary candidate because he had engaged in insurrection over the US Capitol riot. His appeal comes a day after […]
Houthis Defiant After Warning Over Red Sea Attacks
The US, UK and ten other states have warned rebels in Yemen they will face consequences if they continue to attack commercial shipping in the Red Sea. In a joint statement, the group of mainly Western countries called for an immediate end to the attacks. However the Houthis have responded with defiance, vowing to continue […]
Jeffrey Epstein: Prince Andrew And Bill Clinton Named In Court Files
Bill Clinton and the UK’s Prince Andrew are among high-profile figures named in US court papers detailing connections of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The newly-released records form part of a case against Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s girlfriend who has been jailed for helping him abuse girls. Other names include singer Michael Jackson and magician David […]
Sierra Leone Ex-President Koroma Faces Charges In Alleged ‘Coup Attempt’
On Wednesday, Sierra Leone formally charged former President Ernest Bai Koroma with treason and other offenses related to his purported involvement in what authorities describe as an attempted coup on November 26. Koroma, who served as the leader of the West African nation from 2007 to 2018, had previously been under questioning, identified as an […]
Tinubu Revises Revenue Handling, Closes Buhari’s Single Treasury Account
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has issued directives to all federally funded ministries, departments, and agencies, instructing them to remit 100% of their revenues into the Sub-Recurrent Account, a component of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). This strategic move aims to streamline federal revenue earnings. Outlined in a circular from the Finance Ministry on December 28 […]
NNPC Reassures Nigerians: No Plans For Fuel Price Increase Amid Subsidy Removal
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has provided assurances to Nigerians, emphasizing that there are no intentions to increase the fuel price. Addressing reports suggesting a potential fuel price of N1,200 based on market realities, NNPCL, through its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, urged the public to dismiss unfounded claims. NNPCL further urged […]
NYC: 1.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Residents Awake In Roosevelt Island, Queens
Officials say a 1.7 magnitude earthquake is believed to have jolted residents awake in Roosevelt Island and Queens and caused a series of small explosions that knocked out power on Tuesday morning. The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake near Astoria, Queens. There were no reports of damage or injuries in New York City. The earthquake […]
Bob Menendez: US Senator Accused Of Accepting Gifts From Qatar
US Senator Bob Menendez has been accused in a new federal indictment of accepting bribes from Qatar – the second foreign country he is alleged to have improperly aided. The latest allegations accuse him of a corruption scheme from 2021-23. A lawyer for the New Jersey senator said the justice department claims were “baseless” and […]
N/Assembly’s N344.4bn Budget Surpasses Combined Budgets Of 15 Federal Universities
Federal lawmakers have increased the National Assembly’s budget from the proposed N197.93 billion by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to N344.48 billion. This approved budget exceeds the combined budgets of the 15 largest federal universities in the country, which total N327.8 billion for the year 2024. Despite having fewer lawmakers and staff with fewer capital projects, […]
NSIPA Suspension Saga
Almost three months after her Senate confirmation in October 2023, Hajiya Halima faced suspension from her role as the National Coordinator of NSIPA, disrupting the agency’s efforts in poverty alleviation and social inclusion. Established to uplift millions from poverty, NSIPA oversees crucial programs like the National Home-Grown School Feeding. Halima, who previously served in the […]
