Security guarantee would need 200,000 peacekeepers – Ukrainian President, Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, stressing that at least 200,000 European peacekeepers are needed to secure Ukraine after a potential ceasefire. This move is aimed at preventing further Russian attacks. Zelenskyy made the statement just after former U.S. President Donald Trump returned to power, vowing to quickly […]
War: Ukraine fires drones at Russian oil depot, plant producing military aircraft
Ukraine’s military has carried out a wave of drone attacks on Russian targets, causing damage and chaos. On Tuesday, the Ukrainian army confirmed it launched drones at an oil depot in Russia’s western Voronezh region, near Liski. This marks the second attack on this depot in just a few days. The strike set tanks full […]
Lawyers tackle NASS over proposed 5-year term for CJN, others
Recently, a bill introduced by the Nigerian House of Representatives sparked debate among legal professionals. The proposed law seeks to limit the tenure of key judicial officers, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the President of the Court of Appeal, and the Chief Judges of the 36 states, to five years. After this period, […]
Ekiti cargo airport set for full commercial operations – Nigerian Govt
The Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti is now ready for full commercial operations, according to the Federal Government. This was announced by Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, after inspecting the airport’s facilities with Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and other top officials. Keyamo revealed that the airport is 99.5% […]
18 US states drag Trump to court over order seeking to end birthright citizenship
A coalition of 18 Democratic states has taken President Donald Trump to court over his executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship. The states’ Attorneys-General filed the lawsuits on Tuesday, challenging the order as unconstitutional. The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868 after the Civil War, ensures that anyone born or naturalized in the US […]
Senate suspends Auditor-General’s budget defence over infractions, lack of preparedness
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has stopped the budget defence session of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAGF) due to alleged irregularities and lack of proper preparation. The Auditor-General, Shaakaa Chira, risks having no funding approved for the 2025 budget as the deadline for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to […]
Cybercrimes: Immigration arrests 90 foreigners in Rivers
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Rivers State has taken significant action against cybercrimes by arresting 90 foreigners suspected of scamming innocent Nigerians. This operation, carried out with the support of other security agencies, targeted the suspects’ hideouts in the state. According to YI Abdulmajeed, the Rivers State Comptroller of the NIS, a total of […]
NNPC jerks up fuel price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has increased the price of petrol across its retail outlets. This sudden hike has left many Nigerians frustrated as they deal with the rising cost of living. Reports indicate that NNPC filling stations in Abuja and Akwa Ibom State now sell petrol at N999 per litre, up from […]
Canada Will ‘Respond Robustly’ If Trump Imposes ‘Unfair Tariffs’ – PM Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will take firm action if Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on Canadian goods. Speaking at a press conference, Trudeau said Canada is ready to protect its interests and support its citizens. “If unfair tariffs are imposed, we will respond strongly,” Trudeau stated. Trump recently revealed plans […]
US Oil Imports From Nigeria To Drop As Trump Plans Energy Emergency Order
President Trump’s proposed energy policies, including a national energy emergency declaration, aim to increase oil and gas production in the United States. These plans could significantly reduce the US demand for imported crude oil, including from Nigeria, affecting Nigeria’s oil exports and revenue. The United States once imported a significant portion of its crude oil […]