Author: Alade Adisa

President Bola Tinubu has heaped praises on the two chambers of the National Assembly for ratifying the proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State. Describing the move as a patriotic step towards restoring stability and safeguarding the national economy, the president, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga issued on Thursday, praised the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives for prioritising the security and welfare of Rivers State over partisan interests. President Tinubu especially commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, principal officers, and members for their dedication to…

Russian authorities reported a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack on the Engels airbase in Saratov Oblast overnight, with Russia’s Defence Ministry claiming to have downed 54 drones over the area. “Saratov and Engels today suffered the most massive UAV attack of all time,” Roman Busargin, the governor of Saratov region, wrote on Telegram. He reported a fire burning at the airfield and damage to around 30 houses in the area. Windows were also blown out at a nearby hospital — where one woman was injured — as well as two kindergartens and a school, Busargin wrote. The Ukrainian military’s General Staff…

President Donald Trump has criticised the Federal Reserve, urging the central bank to reduce interest rates, hours after it chose to leave borrowing rates unchanged. The move marked the latest example of Trump exerting pressure on the Federal Reserve, despite a longstanding norm of political independence at the central bank. Trump said Thursday that lower rates would best prepare the economy for tariffs that are set to escalate over the coming weeks. “The Fed would be MUCH better off CUTTING RATES as U.S. Tariffs start to transition (ease!) their way into the economy,” Trump said in a post on Truth…

The tragic tanker explosion near the Nyanya Bridge in Abuja has consumed the lives of two staff members of a Chinese construction company, named WE Construction. According to reports, the explosion also left more than 20 other staff of the company with varying degrees of injuries. The accident occurred around 6:58pm on Wednesday when a Dangote trailer, heavily loaded with cement, lost control while approaching Nyanya Bridge from AYA and crashed into stationary vehicles trapped in the traffic. The impact ignited a massive inferno, causing panic among bystanders and motorists. It was learnt that one of the deceased staff members…

Thousands of South Africans, particularly white farmers, have reportedly expressed interest in seeking asylum in the United States following President Trump’s offer. ·President Trump’s offer of asylum to South African farmers has led to increased interest from thousands of South Africans ·The initiative aims to provide a safe haven for farmers feeling threatened by land reform policies and violence in South Africa ·The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA reported that over 60,000 South Africans have expressed interest in moving to the U.S. ·This development comes amid ongoing concerns over land reform policies, which have significantly impacted some…

Governors of the South-South region under their aegis of South-South Governors’ Forum (SSGF) have called for the reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State that was declared by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The Chairman of the Forum, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa in a statement issued on Thursday in Yenagoa, the state capital said, “To reduce tensions and establish a foundation for enduring peace, we propose the Rescission of the State of Emergency.” Called for dialogue as a path forward, the governors encouraged all parties to remain calm, uphold peace and the constitution of the country. The…

President Donald Trump’s administration says it is moving to reinstate more than 24,000 probationary workers it fired as part of its efforts to slash the size of the federal workforce. Officials at 18 departments and agencies on Wednesday submitted signed declarations detailing their teams’ efforts to rehire the fired workers in order to comply with court orders. Last week two federal judges ordered the administration to temporarily reinstate thousands of probationary workers who were fired. The documents are the first full accounting of how many people lost their jobs in the Trump administration’s mass firings of probationary workers, who have…

The Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of financial misappropriation amounting to ₦70 billion. Jaja was apprehended in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an operator of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, an unlicensed Bureau de Change (BDC), and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator. The anti-hraft agency said the arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds, and financial misconduct. The EFCC has also extended its probe to Bauchi State Governor, Bala…

World Cup winner and renowned Franco-Malian footballer, N’Golo Kanté has reportedly held a traditional wedding ceremony in Bamako, Mali. The wedding of the 33-year-old Al-Ittihad and French national team star is reportedly to a Malian woman, and has captured global attention. The wedding pictures have gone viral on social media, sparking admiration among fans, particularly in Africa reinforcing his connection to the continent. Known for his humility, and tireless work rate, Kante made a name for himself with Chelsea, lifting Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles. He was also instrumental as France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has reversed its earlier order nullifying the Senate’s suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Reversing the court’s March 4 order, which had declared any action taken against Natasha during the suit’s pendency null and void, Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled in favour of the Senate’s application. Justice Egwuatu initially granted Natasha’s five reliefs, including Order Number Four, rendering any Senate actions against her ineffective. The ruling came after her counsel, Sanusi Musa, SAN, moved an ex-parte motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025. In the suit, Natasha sued the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Senate, Senate President Godswill Akpabio,…