May 22, 2025
UK’s Chagos Islands Handover to Mauritius Blocked
The UK’s plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has been blocked by a High Court injunction, just hours before the agreement was set to be signed. The injunction was granted after two British nationals, Bernadette Dugasse and Bertrice Pompe, who were born at the Diego Garcia military base, claimed the islands should […]
Hardship: Elections will be Decided by Masses, not Defections – Makinde
There is hunger in the land, and it is those suffering from that hunger who will determine what the 2027 elections look like. Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared that the outcome of the 2027 general elections will be shaped not by the recent wave of political defections to the ruling All Progressives […]
Tinubu Will Defeat Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai in 2027 – APC’s Basiru
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will decisively defeat any coalition formed by opposition leaders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the 2027 presidential election. Basiru made this assertion on […]
Senate, Zulum Call on Tinubu to Act Fast Amid Rising Terror Threats
Mounting concerns over the resurgence of Boko Haram in Nigeria’s North-East region have prompted an urgent call for action from both the Senate and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum. Amid rising security threats, including attacks on communities and military formations, the pressure on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to revamp counter-insurgency strategies is intensifying. During a […]
Adamant BCOS Management Ignores Gov. Makinde’s Directives, Neglects Pensioners’ Welfare – NUP
The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) Oyo State Chapter has accused the management of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) headed by Chief Dotun Olaitan and other tertiary institutions in the state of disregarding Governor Seyi Makinde’s directive to review the pensions of retired workers. According to a press release signed by Com. (Dr.) […]
Nike Announces Price Hike in the US
Athletic footwear and apparel giant Nike has announced that it will raise prices(Price Hike) on many items in the United States next month. According to the company, sneakers currently priced between $100 and $150 will see increases of up to $5, while those priced above $150 will be subject to price hikes of up to […]
Girlfriend Stabs Lover for Cheating her
23-Year-Old Woman Arraigned in Kaduna for Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend During Domestic Dispute. A 23-year-old woman, Abigail Victor, was on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Kaduna by the Nigeria Police for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend during a domestic altercation stemming from accusations of infidelity. Abigail, a resident of Ungwan Sunday in […]
G7 Finance Chiefs Seek Unity Amidst Tariff and Ukraine Challenges
The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers gathered in Banff, Canada, to discuss pressing global issues, including US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and support for Ukraine. Despite initial “difficulties” in the talks, Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti expressed hope that a final statement reflecting G7 unity could be reached. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described […]
Singapore’s Economy Beats Q1 Forecasts Amidst Trade War
Singapore’s economy has demonstrated resilience, expanding by 3.9% in the first quarter, surpassing the government’s advance estimate of 3.8%. This growth was driven by the manufacturing and wholesale trade sectors, primarily due to “front-loading activities ahead of anticipated US tariff hikes,” as stated by the trade ministry. However, the economy contracted by 0.6% on a […]
Labour Party NEC Approves New Secretariat, Expanded NWC, and 90-Day Convention Plan
In a significant move to reposition itself ahead of Nigeria’s next electoral cycle, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, held a crucial meeting in Abuja where sweeping resolutions were adopted to restructure the party and boost grassroots mobilisation. The NEC, which convened at the Top Rank […]