The first 2025 New York City mayoral debate featured an intense face-off between former governor Andrew Cuomo and Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. The event drew attention not only for the stakes but also because Mayor Eric Adams recently dropped out of the race. Throughout the two hours, the candidates sparred over core issues, including public…
The murder case of Osun Local Government chairman Hon. Remi Abass took a major turn this week as four suspects appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Authorities linked the men to the brutal killing that shocked residents of Irewole Local Government Area. With the case now before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, the proceedings have…
The United States is working to increase its financial assistance to Argentina by doubling it to $40 billion in total. The new plan adds $20 billion from private banks and sovereign wealth funds. This comes on top of a $20 billion currency swap line already pledged to help stabilize Argentina’s economy and volatile currency. Why…
Zohran Mamdani used a Fox News interview to offer a public apology to the NYPD for remarks he made in the past. He said he had privately apologized to officers before, but now he wanted to do so openly. Mamdani emphasized he plans to work with police if elected and acknowledged that many officers put…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has officially appointed Hon. Benibo Frederick Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government. The announcement came through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Honour Kuru Sirawoo. According to the release, Anabraba’s swearing-in will take place at Government House, Port Harcourt. This move marks another important…
New York Attorney General Letitia James will speak at a rally for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in Washington Heights. It will be her first public appearance since facing federal charges for mortgage fraud and false statements. The rally also begins the final phase of Mamdani’s campaign before the November 4 election. Indictment and Allegations Federal…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced its willingness to resume negotiations with the Federal Government to resolve the current strike. The union says it has received signals from government officials indicating a readiness to reopen discussions. What ASUU Expects in Talks ASUU President Chris Piwuna stated that the union expects the government…
On the twelfth day of the government shutdown, Vice President JD Vance warned that federal workers should brace for even deeper cuts if the funding deadlock continues. He explained that every passing day without resolution pushes more departments toward difficult cost decisions. How the Shutdown Affects Federal Workers Vance noted that several agencies have started…
Cameroonians went to the polls for a presidential election that could extend Paul Biya’s rule to an unprecedented eighth term. Biya, aged 92 and already the world’s oldest head of state, has held power since 1982. Many observers expect him to win again, given his dominance of state resources and a fragmented opposition. More than…
In response to the federal government shutdown, the administration has allocated $300 million to sustain the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program. The move ensures that the program can continue helping over 6 million low-income mothers, infants, and young children purchase essential food items.This infusion came at a critical time, as WIC’s annual funding…
