Anxiety in Benue as killings, flood threaten Nigeria’s food basket
Amid ongoing bloodshed and insecurity, Benue State, the Food Basket of the Nation braces for yet another catastrophe, with deadly floods projected to sweep through the state in the coming months. The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), recently listed Benue as one of the states expected to suffer severe flooding this […]
Oyetola Appoints Akinola As Media Adviser
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the appointment of Dr Bolaji Akinola as his adviser on media and communications.Dr Akinola, a maritime and corporate communications expert, brings over 25 years of extensive experience and deep industry knowledge to his new role. He has built a strong reputation for his insightful analysis […]
Trump’s administration sued over sweeping tariffs
A legal advocacy group on Monday filed a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners. The group asked the US Court of International Trade to block the president’s sweeping tariffs, arguing that the president overstepped his authority. The lawsuit was filed by the nonpartisan Liberty Justice Center on behalf of […]
Katsina gov swears in 34 LG chairmen, vows crackdown on corruption
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has warned newly elected local government chairmen against corruption, inefficiency, and negligence, stating that his administration will not tolerate any misconduct. Speaking on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 34 local government chairmen in Katsina, Radda said: “Corruption, inefficiency, and negligence will not be tolerated under my watch.” He […]
Resolve Plateau bloodshed now – Tinubu tells Mutfwang
President Bola Tinubu has directed Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to take decisive political steps to resolve the ongoing crisis in the state and secure lasting peace. The President expressed deep sorrow over the recent killings in Plateau State, where over 40 people lost their lives. In a statement released by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, […]
PDP Governors Reject Coalition Plans for 2027, Open to New Members
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have dismissed the possibility of forming a coalition or merging with other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. This stance was solidified during the PDP Governors’ Forum’s fourth meeting of the year, held on Monday, April 15, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The […]
Trailer knocks down commercial tricyclist in Delta
A trailer on Monday morning knocked down a commercial tricyclist. The driver of the trailer quickly ran away as soon as the incident occurred. The motor-boy (conductor) of the trailer, however, was apprehended. The incident occurred at New Road, after the Ministry Junction in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned […]
APC Must Restrain Its Dismissed Appointees – Osun PDP Alleges Misconduct
• Urge Security Agencies to Stop These Illegal Activities The ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has berated the dunce opposition party, APC over its unrepentant display of ignorance and deliberate violation, declaring that the opposition is expanding its illegalities after its unlawful invasion of the local governments secretariats across the state. In […]
NASU warns against selective disbursement of N50b earned allowance
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has warned the Federal Government that any attempt to disburse the promised N50 billion earned allowance exclusively to academic unions will provoke industrial unrest across Nigeria’s universities. Speaking during a two-day Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council Meeting in Abuja, the Union’s General Secretary, […]
South Korea’s criminal trial of ousted leader, Yoon begins
The criminal trial of South Korea’s ousted leader, Yoon Suk Yeol began on Monday over charges that he led an insurrection when he declared martial law late last year and plunged the country into months of turmoil. The martial law was lifted six hours later after parliamentary staffers used barricades and fire extinguishers to ward […]