Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, described President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms as a “survival pact” meant to stabilise Nigeria’s struggling economy. He said the reforms are not punitive but necessary to prevent further economic decay. Dogara spoke during the Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture at the National Assembly in Abuja. He noted that…
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 16, 2025, in a hearing that quickly turned combative. Democrats criticized him for allegedly politicizing the FBI and firing senior agents who had handled investigations linked to Donald Trump. Patel defended his actions, saying he acts based on merit and constitutional duties rather…
President Claudia Sheinbaum became the first female president to preside over Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations in over two centuries. She led the traditional “grito” ceremony from the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City on the night of September 15. The ritual marks the call to arms in 1810 in the fight for independence…
A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration illegally directed the Office of Personnel Management to fire around 25,000 probationary federal employees in early 2025. The directive applied across multiple agencies and concerned workers who generally had less than a year of service, though many had longer careers in different roles. The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decided to end his working vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties. He departed Abuja on September 4 for a planned 10-working-day break, which would have lasted until September 19. During his absence, he travelled to France and the…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has thrown her support behind Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of New York City. Hochul published an opinion piece in The New York Times urging voters to support Mamdani, citing their shared focus on affordability, public safety, and a vision where opportunity reaches every family. Though the two differ…
A U.S. federal judge, Tanya Chutkan, has demanded that the Trump administration explain how it plans to stop illegal deportations of African immigrants through Ghana. The case centers on five people who hold U.S. court orders blocking removal to their home countries. Advocates say officials moved them to Ghana anyway, putting them at risk of…
The Federal Government has declared the Carter Bridge in Lagos beyond repair, following a detailed inspection of its structure. During a walk-through underdeck inspection, the Federal Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, said engineers, contractors, and consultants including Julius Berger all concluded that the bridge’s main axial section and ramps can no longer be salvaged….
Congress has released a striking piece of history, a sexually suggestive note supposedly from President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The birthday message appeared in a leather-bound album prepared for Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003, and now shines a spotlight on their past connection. Trump has adamantly denied writing it and calls it a forgery. What…
Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju shook up political discussions with a bold statement about the 2027 presidential race. He insisted that Goodluck Jonathan can defeat Tinubu, stressing that no other Southern politician stands a realistic chance. Adeyanju argued that the former president holds a unique edge unmatched by contemporaries. In his view, Goodluck…
