Court Verdict: Nenadi Usman Takes Over as LP Chair
The Federal High Court in Abuja has recognised the Usman Nenadi-led executive of the Labour Party (LP), effectively removing Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman. In a judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, the court relied on the April 4, 2025, Supreme Court verdict to declare Senator Nenadi Usman as the valid leader of […]
Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas Minnesota Officials Amid Legal Clash Over Immigration Enforcement Surge
As confrontations between federal officers and protesters over a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota continued Wednesday, legal and political tensions surrounding the crackdown intensified. Federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas to the office of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and several other state and local officials as part of an investigation into whether they […]
Supreme Court Weighs Limits of Trump’s Authority to Remove Federal Reserve Officials
As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to exert greater control over the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday is set to consider a case that could define the limits of a president’s power to remove a sitting Fed governor. The dispute centers on Fed Governor Lisa Cook, a Democratic appointee whom Trump […]
Canada’s Prime Minister Carney Condemns Trump’s Greenland Push, Warns of Global ‘Rupture’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday criticized President Donald Trump’s efforts to acquire Greenland, warning during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the international community is entering a period of profound instability. Carney joined several allied leaders at the annual gathering in Switzerland in pushing back against Washington’s pressure campaign […]
Obi’s 2027 Ambition Hinges on Atiku — Ardo
The convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Umar Ardo, has suggested that Peter Obi may not secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket for 2027 unless former Vice President Atiku Abubakar voluntarily steps aside. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, Ardo described Atiku as the undisputed front-runner for the ADC ticket, stating: “Well, the ADC, as it is currently constituted, if it goes for […]
Minister Idris: Nigerians Must Reject False Narratives
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to actively promote a positive image of the country by rejecting false narratives and clearly communicating the nation’s progress. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, urged citizens and communication professionals to represent Nigeria with confidence and clarity. Idris highlighted […]
Borrowing to Drop as FG Prioritises Investment — Edun
The Federal Government has announced plans to significantly reduce borrowing while intensifying the mobilisation of foreign and domestic investments as part of a broader strategy to accelerate economic growth. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this in an interview with Bloomberg on Wednesday at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Edun […]
Adeyanju Warns Against Forgiving Terrorists
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has warned that forgiving terrorists is contrary to the 1999 Constitution, cautioning that government negotiations and concessions to bandits and terrorists pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s national security. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Adeyanju described such actions as “alien to any serious state,” arguing that ongoing […]
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson Seeks to Ease U.S.–Europe Tensions in Historic Address to British Parliament
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a historic address to Britain’s Parliament on Tuesday, saying he had come to help “calm the waters” between the United States and Europe, even as President Donald Trump’s latest remarks continued to strain transatlantic relations. Marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, Johnson became the first sitting U.S. House […]
U.K. Government Approves Controversial New Chinese Embassy in Central London Despite Security Concerns
Britain’s government announced Tuesday that it has approved plans for a large new Chinese Embassy in central London, moving forward with a proposal that has faced years of political opposition and security warnings from lawmakers. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed formally signed off on the project near the Tower of London following prolonged delays and […]
