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…
The Federal Government has rejected the US designation of Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern’, saying the report is based on misinformation and wrong perception of the country’s security realities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing journalists. He said the United States’ position…
The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has offered a fresh interpretation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Nigeria’s security situation. Trump had threatened to cut off U.S. aid and hinted at possible military intervention over what he described as the “slaughter of Christians” in Nigeria. His statement drew mixed…
Former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, has urged Nigerians to handle their relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump cautiously, describing him as “a man who must be handled with care.” Osoba gave the warning while chairing the public presentation of “Beyond Expectations – A Memoir”, a new book written by veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed,…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, warning that the humanitarian crisis is worsening daily. Speaking on Tuesday at the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, he urged Sudan’s rival factions to choose dialogue over conflict. He described the war as a “nightmare of violence” that…
