May 27, 2025
Tinubu Arrives in Lagos for ECOWAS 50th Anniversary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State ahead of the landmark 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), scheduled for Wednesday. The arrival marks a significant moment in a week packed with diplomatic, ceremonial, and developmental engagements for the Nigerian leader. The presidential aircraft carrying President Tinubu touched […]
Tinubu Seeks Lawmakers’ Approval for Multi-Billion Dollar Loan
Tinubu Seeks Legislative Nod for Multi-Billion Dollar Borrowing Plan to Fund Infrastructure, Stabilize Economy, and Settle Pension Arrears President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the House of Representatives, seeking legislative approval for a series of sweeping financial proposals aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s economic stability, accelerating development projects, and fulfilling outstanding obligations under the nation’s […]
Trump Administration Targets Harvard University Funding
The Trump administration has escalated its battle with Harvard University, directing US federal agencies to review grants worth approximately $100 million to potentially end or redistribute funding. According to a senior White House official, the Government Services Agency (GSA) will circulate a letter asking agencies to identify contracts with Harvard and determine whether they can […]
King Charles Opens Canada’s Parliament Amidst Trade Tensions
King Charles has given the throne speech to mark the opening session of Canada‘s parliament, emphasizing the country’s sovereignty and independence. In his speech, written by the Canadian government, the King highlighted a “new economic and security relationship between Canada and the US, rooted in mutual respect.” He also mentioned the government’s goal to “unleash […]
Building Collapse (Video): Many Feared Trapped in Lagos
A devastating incident occurred in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on May 27, where an incomplete two-storey building suddenly collapsed, trapping many individuals feared to be inside the rubble. The building, which was still under construction, gave way in the afternoon, causing panic and urgent rescue efforts to commence. The incident took place in the Ota-Ona area […]
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Continues Despite Peace Talks
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has seen a surge in drone attacks and ground offensives, despite ongoing peace talks. Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners on Saturday, with Russia’s defense ministry claiming its forces struck military targets across Ukraine. However, the situation on the ground remains dire, with both sides engaging in tit-for-tat drone attacks. Russia deployed 60 […]
UK Lawyers Demand Sanctions on Israel Over Gaza War
More than 800 lawyers, judges, and academics in the UK have signed an open letter calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to impose sanctions on the Israeli government and its ministers over the Gaza war. The letter urges the British government to take concrete action to halt “serious violations of international law” being committed by […]
South Korea Imposes Travel Bans on Former Acting Presidents
South Korean authorities have imposed travel bans on two former acting presidents, Han Duck-soo and Choi Sang-mok, as part of an investigation into alleged insurrection linked to ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law bid last year. The police barred them from traveling abroad in mid-May as they underwent investigation as suspects in the insurrection case. The […]
Obi Blasts NAFDAC’s N700,000 Fee to Reopen Onitsha Shops
Peter Obi has publicly criticized the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) following allegations that the agency demanded an exorbitant sum of ₦700,000 from individual traders as a prerequisite for reopening their shops at the Onitsha Head Bridge Market. This accusation has sparked outrage among the local trading community and raised […]
Ramlat Ahmed, 16, Becomes Gombe Children’s Parliament Speaker
16-year-old Ramlat Ahmed, a Senior Secondary School two science student of Ilimi School, has been officially inaugurated as the new Speaker of the Gombe State Children’s Parliament. This significant event marks a pivotal moment in the state’s commitment to youth empowerment and child rights advocacy. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on Monday, also witnessed […]