Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, has firmly denied any involvement in the alleged coup plot under investigation by Nigerian security agencies. Moreover, he described the rumors as politically motivated. These claims, he said, aim to damage his reputation ahead of the 2027 elections. Details of…
On October 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo. This event marked a key moment in U.S.-Japan relations. Takaichi is Japan’s first female prime minister and a conservative aligned with former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During the meeting, both leaders focused on strengthening trade and…
The Federal Government has unveiled a new regulation requiring electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to meet a minimum capital adequacy standard before renewing their licences. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced the policy during the Nigeria Energy Forum in Lagos. He explained that the move aims to fix persistent undercapitalization and mounting debt issues that…
The House of Representatives has sounded the alarm over increasing security threats to the National Assembly, including a reported terrorist plot to bomb the complex. Chairman of the House Committee on Internal Security, Hon. Garba Ibrahim Muhammad, revealed this on Tuesday during a public hearing at the National Assembly in Abuja. Security Concerns at the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with a 10% import tax on all goods after it delayed pulling down an anti-tariff advertisement. His warning followed a heated exchange between Washington and Ottawa over trade and public messaging. Background on the Dispute Canada launched a government-funded ad campaign that criticized Trump’s tariffs on steel and…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has officially introduced its newly elected officials. The presentation took place at the party’s secretariat in Jos, where members gathered to witness the event. The announcement marks a fresh chapter for the PDP as it seeks to rebuild its influence across the state. Strengthening Party Unity and…
On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump attended a ceasefire signing between Thailand and Cambodia during his Malaysia trip. The two nations agreed to expand a truce amid past violent skirmishes. Trump’s presence underscored U.S. diplomatic backing for the deal. Key Terms of the Agreement Under the agreement, Thailand will release Cambodian prisoners. In return, Cambodia…
The United States government has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife Veronica Alcocer, his son Nicolas Petro, and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti. Officials claimed they failed to curb the drug trade and even benefited from activities tied to powerful cartels. Why the Sanctions Were Imposed According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,…
A jury in Douglas County, Colorado, has found Elizabeth Ann Davis, 61, guilty of two counts of forgery and one count of impersonating an elector. Prosecutors say she submitted mail-in ballots in the names of her deceased ex-husband and her son during the 2022 general election. How the Offense Occurred According to the 23rd Judicial…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly facing growing pressure to withdraw from any 2027 presidential ambition. Niger Delta power-brokers, including ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo (popularly “Tompolo”), are said to have visited Jonathan in his Otuoke country home. They urged him to abandon his potential candidacy and instead support President Tinubu’s second-term bid. In addition, many…
