A chieftain of the pan Niger Delta Elders Forum, PANDEF, Chief Anabs Sara-igbe has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike to, as a matter of dignity, reconcile with the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara before it is too late. Responding to Wike’s position that he would never make peace…
Telecom operators’ demand to adjust tariff rate has been granted as the Nigerian Communications Commission approved their request in response to rising operational costs. This development, which allows for a maximum of 50% adjustment to current tariffs, was announced in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on Monday, January…
US President Donald Trump said in his inauguration speech Monday that his government’s official policy would only recognize two genders, ending the current practice of providing a third gender option in some settings. “I will also end the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private…
Foremost political scientist and former Minister of External Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi has advised President Bola Tinubu to tread cautiously in dealings with the newly inaugurated 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Akinyemi warned against antagonising Trump, describing the US president as a “bully.” If…
Minutes after the new president took office on Monday, Trump administration officials shut down a mobile app designed for migrants to schedule appointments at the U.S.-Mexico border.By disabling the CBP One app, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials effectively canceled all pending appointments made by migrants without visas who were seeking entry into the United…
Margelis Tinoco broke down in tears after her asylum appointment was canceled as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown announced by US President Donald Trump on his first day in office. “I don’t know what will become of my life anymore,” said the 48-year-old Colombian, who made the long and dangerous journey from South America…
Lagos State Government has disclosed that it generated over $71.6 million in revenue across tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors in December 2024 session. During the Yuletide, tagged ‘Detty December’, hotels alone accounted for over $44 million, while short-let apartments contributed over $13 million, underscoring Lagos’ immense economic potential as a destination city. The Special Adviser…
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Trump was sworn in at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The day began with Trump and the First Lady, Melania attending services at St. John’s Church, marking the start of the official inauguration activities. Despite legal challenges, including an indictment and…
Alhaji Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has declared that Kebbi is the most peaceful state in the entire Northwest part of the country.” Idris gave this verdict as he underscored the state government’s efforts at riding the state of bandits and other forms of terrorism. According to…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Chapter, has debunked reports identifying the suspect accused of killing an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer in Awka as a medical doctor. In a statement released by Dr. Obiaeli Ifeanyi, the State Secretary of the NMA, via X (formerly Twitter), on Monday, the association clarified that…
