Trump Calls for USAID to Be Shut Down, Citing Corruption and Wasteful Spending WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 3, 2025 – President Donald Trump has escalated his campaign to overhaul government agencies, this time targeting the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In a bold statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump called for the […]
Buhari Commends Fayemi’s Legacy as He Turns 60 Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended warm birthday wishes to Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, recognizing him as a distinguished statesman and visionary leader on his 60th birthday. In a statement released in January 2025, Buhari reflected on Fayemi’s immense contributions to Nigeria’s […]
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Zulum Strengthens Military Operations in Marte with 54 Patrol Vehicles and Motorcycles In a decisive move to support security forces in the fight against Boko Haram, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the deployment of 54 patrol vehicles and motorcycles to boost military operations in New Marte, Marte Local Government Area. The governor […]
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Tinubu’s Security Directive Gains Support Across Northern Nigeria Key stakeholders across northern Nigeria have expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive to the military, mandating the eradication of banditry and general insecurity by the end of 2025. The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, recently confirmed this order, emphasizing the military’s commitment to intensifying […]
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Virtual Roleplay Provides an Outlet for Processing Real-Life Encounters with Authorities Gaming as a Reflection of Reality In the bustling streets of Lagos, Nigeria, children engage in a familiar game—police and thief—where they chase each other, mimicking the enforcement of law and order. This innocent pastime mirrors a much grimmer reality many Nigerians face daily: […]
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A notable figure in Delta State’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun Okiemute Okwagbe, has firmly stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no political prospects in the state. He emphasized that PDP remains the dominant party and that APC lacks the foundation to establish itself in Delta. Okwagbe also dismissed former Deputy Senate President, […]
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Speaker Mojisola Meranda Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Female Genital Mutilation The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has reaffirmed her dedication to the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling for collective efforts to eliminate the harmful practice that endangers millions of young girls and women worldwide. In commemoration of the […]
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ICC Denounces US Sanctions, Vows to Uphold Judicial Independence The International Criminal Court (ICC) has firmly opposed the sanctions imposed by former US President Donald Trump, declaring its commitment to providing justice for victims of global atrocities. In a strong statement, the Hague-based court criticized the US Executive Order aimed at penalizing ICC officials and […]
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Kanye West Pleads for Diddy’s Release Ahead of Trial Kanye West has publicly appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, urging him to intervene in the legal case of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is facing serious charges. The 24-time Grammy-winning rapper took to social media on Thursday, passionately requesting Trump to grant Combs a pardon […]
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Trump’s Executive Order Freezing USAID Funds Triggers Economic and Social Setbacks in Nigeria LAGOS – Uncertainty has gripped Nigeria following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing USAID funds, forcing thousands of USAID employees into compulsory leave and leaving critical development programmes in limbo. The decision to halt USAID’s foreign aid has significantly impacted […]
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The Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward strengthening judicial independence by advancing a bill that aims to prevent the prosecution of judicial officers unless they have been lawfully removed from office. Sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob (PDP-Rivers), the bill proposes key amendments to the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, […]
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Trump Announces Task Force Against Anti-Christian Bias On February 6, 2025, during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new task force dedicated to addressing what he calls “anti-Christian bias” in government institutions. The initiative, part of his broader conservative agenda since his return to office, aims to eliminate […]
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House of Reps Proposes 31 New States, Including Etiti, Lagoon, Warri, and Okun The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has put forward a proposal to create 31 new states across Nigeria, significantly increasing the current 36-state structure. This proposal, presented during a plenary session in Abuja, was read by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, highlighting […]
