Hunter Biden Due In Delaware Court To Face Federal Gun Charges
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is expected to plead not guilty to charges of illegally owning a handgun on Tuesday. Prosecutors allege that Mr Biden, 53, lied about his drug use on application forms when he purchased the weapon in 2018. Mr Biden has acknowledged that he was a heavy user of […]
Republican Matt Gaetz Files Historic Bid To Oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy
US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy is fighting for his political life after a right-wing rebel filed a rarely used motion to oust him. Responding to Matt Gaetz’s move, Mr McCarthy posted on social media: “Bring it on.” Mr Gaetz retorted: “Just did.” Tensions between the two Republicans boiled over at the weekend after […]
NLC, TUC Suspends Strike For A Month
The indefinite nationwide strike which was planned to commence today has been suspended, according to the organised labour, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), who made the announcement on Monday night. Recall how the unions had instructed its affiliated member unions to mobilize and shut down the nation after the […]
Senate President Akpabio Debunks Report On Creating ‘Office Of The First Lady’ For His Wife
It has been debunked that Senate President Godswill Akpabio created the office of First Lady in the National Assembly for his wife, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio. The report was debunked on Monday by Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, who maintained that Akpabio did not create and has no intention […]
EFCC Successfully Secures Alison Madueke’s Arrest Warrant
On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that it had obtained an arrest warrant for Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Minister of Petroleum Resources. Dele Oyewale, the commission’s acting spokesperson, confirmed the development to newsmen. Additionally, the EFCC disclosed that it had started the extradition process to send the former minister back to […]
Peter Obi Describes Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Palliative As A Result Of “Limited Thinking”
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led government’s decision to implement fuel subsidy Palliatives was as a result of “limited thinking.” Obi said that there were various other temporary solutions that would have worked better than the adoption of the palliative, thus the government should not have […]
CSU Complies With US Court Order, Releases Tinubu’s Records
President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s additional academic transcripts have been made public by Chicago State University (CSU). Recall that Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the just concluded presidential election, had requested the university release the academic records of his political rival in the country’s most recent general elections. Currently, Tinubu […]
Biden Vows To Stand By Ukraine, Despite Budget Fiasco
President Joe Biden has vowed continued US support for Ukraine, after further military funding was excluded from a last-minute congressional budget deal. The temporary measure, pushed through to avert a government shutdown, did not include $6bn (£4.92bn) in military aid for Kyiv – a top White House priority. Hardline Republicans oppose further military aid, with […]
Donald Trump Expected To Attend Civil Fraud Trial Opening
Former US President Donald Trump is expected to appear in a New York court on Monday at the opening of a civil fraud trial which leaves his business empire in jeopardy. Mr Trump, his two adult sons, and the Trump Organization, are accused of inflating the value of their properties by more than $2bn (£1.65bn). […]
‘Office Of First Lady’ Allegedly Created By Senate President Akpabio For His Wife
For his wife, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reportedly created the Office of the First Lady to the Senate President. The development has allegedly sparked angry reactions from many lawmakers who are said to be uncomfortable with the arrangement. Family Life Enhancement Initiative (FLEI), which was founded by Mrs. Akpabio, is […]
