The Aachen Regional Court sentenced a 44 year old nurse to life in prison after he murdered ten patients and attempted to kill twenty seven others in a hospital in Wuerselen near Aachen. Judges declared that the crimes carried particular severity, which blocks any chance of early release. Nurse Acts to Ease Workload Investigators revealed…
Energy ministers from the United States and several European countries gathered in Athens, Greece, to discuss strategies that improve energy supply to Ukraine. The meeting, hosted by the Atlantic Council, witnessed the participation of more than 80 U.S. officials, European Union ministers, and executives of leading liquefied natural gas companies. The U.S. delegation was led…
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has revealed that state actors were responsible for about 74% of all attacks on journalists in Nigeria between January and October 2025. In its 129-page report titled “When Protectors Become Predators: The State Against Freedom of Expression in Nigeria,” the group stated that the Nigeria Police Force was the worst…
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. This appointment aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing sustainable reforms in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration system. Nwabueze’s Experience and Background Before his appointment, Dr. Nwabueze served as Managing…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has petitioned Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun over a violent invasion of its National Secretariat in Abuja. The party claimed that the assault was led by suspended National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu and his supporters. PDP says invasion left staff injured In the petition, signed by National Chairman Umar…
Democrats achieved major victories across the United States on Tuesday, reshaping the early political tone of President Donald Trump’s second term. Zohran Mamdani Makes History in New York In New York City, leftist candidate Zohran Mamdani clinched the mayoral race, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo.Mamdani, a state assemblyman and Democratic socialist, became the city’s first…
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years in prison for lecturers and educators found guilty of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. For years, cases of sex-for-grades scandals have plagued Nigerian universities. Consequently, the bill aims to end the abuse of students by academic staff. Bamidele Explains Bill’s Purpose Senate Leader…
The Federal Government will demolish and rebuild three major sections of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos. The bridge suffered serious damage after a fire caused by illegal occupants and repeated truck collisions. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, announced this on Wednesday. She said the repair work would last for about…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board. The confirmation followed a screening conducted by the Senate Committee on Communications. The Senate also approved the appointments of Maryam Bayi (North East), Senator Ramoni Olalekan Mustafa (South West), and Ikechukwu Ugwuegede (South East) as NCC…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) to replace the current Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC). The new document aims to improve identity management and border security in line with global standards. NIS Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap announced the reform at the Joint Thematic Meeting of the Khartoum, Rabat and Niamey…
