President Biden forcefully condems former President Donald Trump’s far-right abortion policies signals a crucial turning point in the discourse surrounding reproductive rights and the upcoming 2024 election. By spotlighting Trump’s instrumental role in the potential reversal of Roe v. Wade, Biden starkly outlines the stakes for voters, framing the debate as one of fundamental rights…
Tensions within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have reached a boiling point as a group of sixty lawmakers has signaled their potential departure from the party unless significant changes are made at the leadership level. Led by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a representative from Imo State, and five other legislators, the group aired their grievances during…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) takes a crucial step by arraigning Binance Holdings Ltd and one of its executives, Tigran Gambaryan, before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges brought against them, totaling $34.4 million, include tax evasion, currency speculation, and money laundering. This high-profile case underscores the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made significant strides in its investigation into the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and the former CEO of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIPA), Halima Shehu. Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC has recovered a staggering N30 billion…
In a move aimed at enhancing identification systems and bolstering citizen services, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce three new national identity cards. These cards, set to debut in May of this year, are slated to reach an estimated 104 million citizens across the nation. The initiative, spearheaded by the National…
Omobayo Marvellous Godwin assumes the position of Deputy Governor of Edo State following the impeachment of his predecessor, Philip Shaibu. The impeachment of Shaibu, which occurred earlier today, marks a significant development in the political landscape of Edo State. Shaibu’s removal from office has stirred controversy and speculation, prompting intense scrutiny of the circumstances leading…
In a bid to address the dynamics of petrol pricing, oil marketers have engaged in deliberations with Dangote Refinery, proposing a benchmark price of N550 per litre for petrol within the Lagos region. Alhaji Abubakar Migandi Garima, President of IPMAN, revealed that these discussions are centered around various factors including pricing mechanisms, profit margins, and…
A deadly clash between rival bandit factions in Zamfara State has resulted in the demise of two notorious leaders, Sani Dangote and Lamo Saude, along with 38 other fighters. The confrontation erupted on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Dumburum Village in the Zurmi Local Government Area. According to intelligence sources, the conflict ignited when Sani…
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s glare statement expressing faith in the APC’s ability to clinch the Delta Governorship in 2027 has ignited curiosity and conjecture within political circles. Delivered amidst fervent party loyalists in Ughelli, his proclamation underscores the party’s resolve to reclaim dominance in the state post the setbacks of the 2023 general polls. Senator Omo-Agege’s…
House Democrats employ strategic wit with a new legislative proposal aimed at MAGA supporters. By introducing a bill to rename a federal prison in Florida after Donald Trump, they have sparked both controversy and amusement. The move is seen as a calculated political maneuver to highlight the perceived failings or controversies associated with the former…
