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President Donald Trump has linked the fatal mid-air collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet in Washington, D.C., to what he called a diversity hiring spree in the aviation industry. The crash, which occurred near Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday evening, resulted in 67 deaths, with no survivors. During a press briefing, Trump criticized the Biden administration, alleging that FAA diversity hiring policies had compromised safety standards. He claimed that the agency had reduced qualification requirements in an effort to increase diversity, hiring employees with “severe intellectual and psychiatric disabilities” as air traffic controllers. “I put safety…

The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has called on the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and the Federal Ministry of Education to address concerns over the institution’s accountability and ensure that students receive the high-quality education and welfare they deserve. In a statement issued on Thursday by NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, in Ibadan, the association expressed its support for the Governing Council’s decision to investigate allegations against the university’s Registrar. Akinteye highlighted that one of the key allegations involved a prolonged delay in fumigating the university’s 27 hostels, despite reports of severe pest infestations.…

Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communications to President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday responded to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, after he was labelled a “latter-day convert” by the APC chieftain. The exchange comes amid growing tensions regarding internal party structures and democracy within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, a prominent figure in the APC, recently drew attention for publicly criticising the party’s lack of internal democracy and its fractured organisational structure. Speaking at a national conference in Abuja, the former governor stated, “I no longer recognise the APC. No party organ has met in two…

In a bold move to address Nigeria’s significant electricity shortfall, the Federal Government has launched a transformative energy access programme aimed at revolutionising the nation’s power sector. The ambitious initiative, which has a target funding of $23.2 billion, seeks to drastically improve electricity access across the country and boost the share of renewable energy in the national power mix. According to a statement from the spokesman for the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, the programme, led by Minister Adebayo Adelabu, is designed to tackle Nigeria’s energy challenges and bring about sector-wide reforms. A significant portion of the funds—$15.5 billion—will be…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is bracing for another round of crucial discussions as the party’s elected governors have called for an emergency meeting to address ongoing crises threatening the party’s unity and direction. The meeting is set to take place in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday, January 31, and will run through to Saturday, February 1, with the aim of tackling various internal challenges. The call for the meeting follows a chaotic Board of Trustees (BoT) session held on Wednesday, January 29, in Abuja, which descended into disorder after supporters of Senator Samuel Anyanwu reportedly attacked former PDP Youth…

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has reaffirmed that his stance on the current state of governance in Nigeria would remain unchanged, even if he were still serving in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. This declaration came in response to a remark by the President’s Special Adviser on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, on Thursday, January 30. El-Rufai, speaking at a national conference in Abuja on Monday, January 27, described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a “national emergency.” He also expressed concerns over the lack of internal democracy within the ruling All Progressives Congress…

Much of the world is accustomed to thinking of Africa as an impoverished sideshow, accounting for only a small share of the world’s population and gross domestic product — but what if that is poised to change? Experts at the International Monetary Fund have argued that we are entering the “African century.” I wouldn’t go that far, but they are right to point to profound demographic and other shifts suggesting that Africa will play a far more important role in the world. A few data points: In an aging and perhaps enfeebled world, Africa will also be a continent of…

The president suggested 30,000 migrants could be housed on the base. It is unclear how the plan will take shape. President Trump on Wednesday ordered his administration to prepare to house tens of thousands of “criminal aliens” at the Navy base at Guantánamo Bay, the latest prong in his widening crackdown on immigration. Mr. Trump did not offer details on how the plan would take shape, but he instructed the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to get the site ready. “We have 30,000 beds in Guantánamo to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people,” he said.…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned its ruling on the bail application of former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore until Thursday, January 31, 2025. Sowore, who is facing 17 counts of cybercrime, is accused by the Nigerian Police Force of using his verified X handle to post a tweet referring to the Inspector General of Police as “illegal IGP Kayode Egbetokun.” The police have claimed that the statement was false and intended to incite public disorder. Justice Musa Liman made the decision after hearing arguments from Sowore’s counsel, Marshall Abubakar, and the prosecution’s representative, Udey Jonathan. Sowore,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who governed Osun State for two terms, had been leading a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives, which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. The APC leadership confirmed his expulsion in an official letter on Wednesday, accusing him of violating Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which addresses disciplinary actions for members. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” stated that the State Executive Committee (SEC)…