Kaduna gov Uba Sani caught shoving Kogi’s Usman Ododo on camera
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has been seen in a viral video appearing to shove Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, during a media moment at the State House in Abuja. The brief incident happened while Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was addressing journalists. The event followed an interfaith breaking of fast hosted by President Bola […]
Senate faults Finance Ministry over zero capital release to NPC, 6% disbursement to NIMC
The Senate Committee overseeing the National Identity Management Commission and the National Population Commission has criticised the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Accountant-General over poor capital releases. Lawmakers described the situation as a “systemic strangulation” of key data institutions. During a budget defence session chaired by Senator Victor Umeh, the committee raised […]
Tinubu appoints Disu as new IGP, sacks Egbetokun
President Bola Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector General of Police. Reports indicate that the decision followed a directive asking him to step down during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Egbetokun has now been replaced by Tunji Disu, who previously served as an Assistant Inspector General of Police. The appointment marks […]
CBN cuts interest rate to 26.50%
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent from 27 percent. The announcement was made by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso after the 304th Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja. He said the decision was unanimously supported by all MPC members. Despite the rate cut, […]
31,000 Kaiser Permanente Health Care Workers to Return Following Four-Week Strike in California and Hawaii
LOS ANGELES — Approximately 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line health care professionals represented by the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) will return to work Tuesday, concluding a four-week strike across California and Hawaii. Union leaders announced Monday that “significant movement at the bargaining table” prompted the decision to end […]
Sowore calls for mass revolution in Nigeria
Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for a mass revolution in Nigeria, saying only a people-driven movement can bring real change. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists at the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sowore argued that those in power would not willingly give it up, claiming […]
Ohio School District Files Federal Lawsuit Against Roblox, Microsoft, and Mojang Alleging Youth Video Game Addiction Harms
CHAMPION, Ohio — Feb. 21 — The Champion Local School District in Ohio has filed a federal lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, and Microsoft subsidiary Mojang AB, alleging that the companies’ video game products are designed to foster addiction among children and have caused significant harm to students and schools. The complaint was filed […]
2027: Tinubu hosts labour leaders at presidential villa
President Bola Tinubu has hosted leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, held alongside governors under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), took place at the State House Banquet Hall. Tinubu served as Special Guest of Honour at the high-level summit, which aimed to improve dialogue between the […]
Trump Admin Launches New Free-Speech Site to Combat Censorship Abroad
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department announced plans to launch a new mobile platform designed to provide global access to content censored by foreign governments, responding to what the Trump administration describes as an escalating wave of online censorship across Europe and beyond. The app, titled Freedom.gov, is expected to go live in the coming […]
Chinese Real Estate Blogger With 1 Million Followers Permanently Banned From Douyin
A well-known Chinese real estate commentator recognized for his bearish outlook on the nation’s housing market has been permanently banned from Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, fueling renewed debate over online speech restrictions as the country’s property downturn persists. The blogger, who operated under the name “Yi Lu Xiang Bei,” had amassed more than 1 […]