Local and regional news updates, covering events, stories, and developments in metropolitan areas.
US – Tech billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, on Saturday reacted to the cancellation of 402 ‘wasteful’ DEI grants worth $233 million by the US National Science Foundation, NSF. NSF had on Friday announced that it is terminating awards not aligned with agency priorities, ensuring current and new awards are consistent with…
United States — President Donald Trump of the United States on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the US and China that shocked markets. Speaking with reporters about tariffs at the White House, Trump said that a deal over the fate of social media platform TikTok may have to wait….
FCT – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has commended the quality and pace of ongoing infrastructural projects across the territory. Wike made the remarks on Monday during an inspection tour of several key construction sites in Abuja. Among the projects visited were the renovation of the Abuja International Conference…
US – Ex-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday expresssed concern that President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other policies were eroding allies’ trust in US commitments, stating that some investors were starting to shun US assets. Yellen said that last week’s surge in yields on US Treasury debt, which move inversely to prices, was troublesome given…
Nigeria: The Nigerian Presidency has downplayed a recent US federal court ruling ordering the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release investigative files connected to President Bola Tinubu’s alleged drug involvement in the 1990s. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that the documents in question are decades old and contain…
Plateau state,Nigeria: Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has visited Plateau State to commiserate with victims of recent attacks in Bokkos The attacks left several people dead and many others displaced. Obi met with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and interacted with affected residents, expressing concern over the humanitarian impact of the…
NIGERIA –Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigerians have no reason to live in poverty, given the abundant natural and human resources available in the country. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by the Abia State Government in Umuahia, Obasanjo stated that the problem lies in the mismanagement of resources, not scarcity….
Lagos –The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has scheduled the state council election for July 12. Mr Tope Ojo, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, made this announcement on Friday in Lagos. He revealed that the election for 57 council chairmanship positions and 376 councillor seats will take place on July 12. If necessary, a…
..Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Freedom, Security ABUJA – The Federal Government has faulted a recent social media post by the United States Embassy in Abuja concerning Nigeria’s security situation and testimonies of religious leaders at a U.S. Congressional hearing, describing the claims as inaccurate and misrepresentative of the country’s efforts. In a press statement…
Ibadan, Oyo State — A devastating fire broke out on Thursday night in Ibadan, destroying at least 12 shops at the Mayegun Cement Store Market, Agodi-Gate. The blaze began around 10:55 pm at Block A, No. 64, Mayegun Cement Store Market in the Araromi area and continued to rage for over three hours before being…
New York City, USA — A tragic helicopter crash in the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon has claimed the lives of six people, including a pilot and a visiting family of five from Spain. According to New York City officials, the incident occurred near Manhattan, prompting an urgent search and rescue operation after eyewitness footage…
Abuja, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the immediate closure of its national secretariat in Abuja to mourn the tragic death of its Director of Administration, Hon. Lateef AbdulRaif Adeniji. The closure, confirmed in an official memo dated April 10, 2025, was signed by Ubagba Abel, the Deputy Director of Administration. The…
New York City, USA — Emergency officials in New York have launched an investigation following the crash of a helicopter into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. local time, prompting a swift emergency response and the deployment of rescue teams to…
Bauchi, Nigeria — Tragedy struck in the Lushi community on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis as a mob lynched a man identified simply as Peter over allegations of dog theft. According to reports, Peter’s alleged accomplice, Dokagk Danlami, aged 38, narrowly escaped death after being severely beaten and macheted by the mob. He was swiftly…
Nigeria: The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) is urging public and civil servants in Nigeria to adopt its online asset declaration system, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability This move is part of the bureau’s efforts to eliminate bureaucratic delays and strengthen the fight against corruption. Key Features of the Online Platform – Ease…
Nigeria –The founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, has died at the age of 85. According to reports by Business Day, the respected banker and businessman passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025—just a day before his 86th birthday. Sources close to the family said he died…
ABUJA– The suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has instituted a N5billion defamation case against her colleague, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi for alleging that she had six children for different men. In the process she filed through her team of lawyers led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr. M. J. Numa, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan…
Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the business community, and all Nigerians on the passing of Chief (Dr.) Pascal Gabriel Dozie, an elder statesman, entrepreneur, and banker. He was 85. Chief Pascal Dozie, was a visionary whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic architecture left an enduring legacy. As…
Asaba, Delta State — In a chilling turn of events, the Delta State Police Command, in collaboration with the state government, has recovered the decomposed body of Engineer Chigozie Udalu, who was gruesomely murdered by individuals suspected to be casual site workers. Udalu, who was contracted to supervise a construction project in Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North…
Akure, Ondo State – The Ondo State Police Command has announced the appointment of a new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO). The announcement was made in a statement signed by the outgoing PPRO, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Akure. According to the statement, “The newly appointed PPRO…
United States — New Civil Liberties Alliance, NCLA, a conservative legal group, on Thursday, sued the administration of the US President Donald Trump seeking to block tariffs on Chinese imports, saying the US president overstepped his authority. According to the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, Trump lacked the legal authority to impose the…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Yovoyan community in Badagry is reeling from shock and grief following the alleged killing of three individuals in a violent land dispute involving a former police officer. The victims, identified as Richard Atideka, Latevi Atideka, and Muji Onilude, were reportedly shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday, April 1, 2025….
Hajj 2025 – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has advised residents of the state intending to travel for the 2025 Hajj to ensure they are healthy before embarking on the pilgrimage. The governor also urged the residents to continue to give thanks to the Almighty for rebirth, growth and collective development due to the just-concluded…
Nigeria – Suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of frustrating a suit she filed to stop her suspension. Natasha accused Akpabio of petitioning the National Judicial Council, NJC, and the Department of State Services, DSS, against Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Abuja Federal High Court. She claimed that Akpabio’s…
United States — The US President, Donald Trump, signed an executive order on Monday, clamping down on ticket scalping and live event pricing. Trump, with American entertainer Kid Rock at his side, said the directive seeks to prevent “unscrupulous middlemen” from profiting off reselling tickets for concerts and other events at an “enormous markup”. It…
Southern Kaduna, Nigeria — A tragic lightning strike on Sunday has claimed the life of a herdsman and 12 of his cattle in Southern Kaduna, causing deep sorrow within the local community. The incident occurred in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in the Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, as reported by newsmen….
Nigeria – The Society of Energy Editors (SEE) has projected that Nigeria’s gas output will likely remain unchanged in the second quarter of 2025. In its latest outlook on the Nigerian energy sector, SEE noted that gas production is not expected to see significant growth unless key projects, such as the ANOH Gas Plant and…
Rivers – Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalay Fubara, has alleged that he was offered ₦5 billion in October 2023 to facilitate the governor’s impeachment. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ehie claimed to have solid evidence of the bribery attempt, stating, “It was for impeachment. I have it…
US – US President Donald Trump declared on Saturday that he “couldn’t care less” if automakers increase car prices for Americans in the wake of his imposition of import tariffs. There have been reports that Trump threatened auto executives with reprisals if prices jump, but he told NBC News that increasing prices would simply help…
GLOBAL – The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has called for the collective cooperation of all Nigerians in tackling security challenges, emphasizing that national security is a shared responsibility. “Your cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other threats remains vital in ensuring peace and stability across our Nation, particularly in our commitment to…
US/ Iran – President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran that “bad things” will happen if the nation refuses to reach a deal on its nuclear program. Trump issued the threat at the Oval Office after Attorney General Pam Bondi swore in Alina Habba as the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey….
