Report: Trump to end US birthright citizenship as part of immigration crackdown
Donald Trump, United States president-elect, is reportedly planning to scrap privileges of birthright citizenship for children whose parents lack legal immigration status. The move is said to be among the 10 executive actions on his first day in office aimed at reshaping federal immigration and border policy. “The federal government will not recognize automatic birthright […]
VIDEO: Tinubu returns to office after UAE trip
President Bola Tinubu has resumed to his office in Abuja, following his recent trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had earlier disclosed that the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, specially invited President Tinubu to attend […]
Edo Governor election tribunal adjourns hearing over witness list delay
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, adjourned proceedings to Tuesday, in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the September 21, 2024, election. The adjournment followed delays in serving the respondents with the petitioners’ witness schedule. When the petition was called, counsel for the Independent National Electoral […]
Tinubu appoints Zahrah Audu as PEBEC DG
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Zahrah Audu as the new Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council in a move aimed at attracting foreign investments and improving Nigeria’s business climate. This was disclosed in a memo signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume and made available to journalists in […]
Just In: Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump has officially taken the oath of office, becoming the 47th President of the United States. In a moment that marks both a historic and unprecedented event, Trump swore to “preserve, protect, and defend” the US Constitution, signaling the start of his second term in office. This inauguration is particularly notable, as it is […]
Police operatives dislodge criminal hideout in Adamawa, kill suspected kidnapper
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command and local security outfits have dislodged a hideout of suspected kidnappers and killed one of the suspects. In an operation the police said was geared to reactivate its internal control mechanism to prevent kidnapping activities, the operatives raided an identified kidnappers hideout in Ngurore, a community in Yola […]
Court remands man over alleged assassination attempt on oil minister Lokpobiri
A Magistrate Court sitting in Yenagoa has ordered the remand of a 35-year-old man, Susaine Morgan, over the alleged attempt to assassinate the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, in Ekeremor town, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The remand warrant, issued by the State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, and […]
NANS urges southern students to utilise Nigerian student loan scheme
…Bemoans low application from the region The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on students of higher institutions in the southern part of the country to ensure they access loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in order to ease their financial burden in the pursuit of their education. NANS made this […]
Trump: Why Africa shouldn’t expect much from US leader – Shehu Sani
Amid the pomp and pageantry surrounding US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, former lawmaker Shehu Sani has warned African nations not to expect much from him. Taking to his official X handle on Monday, January 20, 2025, Sani stated that Trump would pull or change the plug on American relations with the world. According to the […]
Man electrocuted attempting to Vandalize transformer in Adamawa State
A yet to be identified man has lost his life while trying to damage electrical cables at a transformer close to Ribadu Square in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State. The incident was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by SP Suleiman Nguroje, the spokesperson for the Adamawa State Police Command. He disclosed […]