The United States Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an emergency request from President-elect Donald Trump to postpone sentencing in his hush-money case. The court, by a narrow 5-4 vote, dismissed the application to block Friday’s proceedings, even with three of the justices being Trump appointees. In its brief, unsigned order, the court stated that the burden of sentencing on the President-elect’s responsibilities was “relatively insubstantial.” It also noted that Trump…

Donald Trump will be sentenced on Friday in the high-profile New York “hush money” case, following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices rejected the president-elect’s last-minute request to delay the proceedings, ensuring sentencing will occur just over a week before his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The narrow decision saw Amy Coney Barrett, who was appointed by Mr. Trump…

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Chinese government to increase its currency swap arrangement with Nigeria, emphasising the need for deeper economic collaboration to fast-track infrastructure development.  The president made this appeal on Thursday during a meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, at the State House in Abuja. Tinubu highlighted the inadequacy of the current $2 billion currency swap deal, urging China to consider a significant increase. …

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reiterated the federal government’s (FG) commitment to completing critical infrastructure projects across Nigeria, setting strict expectations for contractors during his inspection of road projects in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones.   During the tour, which began on January 7, 2025, Umahi visited several major projects, including the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, the East-West Road, and the Bodo-Bonny Road. While expressing satisfaction with some of…

Yoruba Nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has renewed his call for the secession of the Yoruba people from Nigeria. Sunday Igboho gained prominence for his agitation for Yoruba independence during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a movement that led to his imprisonment. In October 2023, he regained his freedom in Benin Republic, where he had been detained following his escape from Nigerian authorities in…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed Sunday Udeh-Okoye as its National Secretary, following a recent Court of Appeal ruling.   In December, the Court of Appeal in Enugu nullified the appointment of Samuel Anyanwu and upheld Udeh-Okoye as the legitimate National Secretary of the party. During a press briefing in Abuja during the week, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, reiterated the party’s commitment to the court’s verdict. Ologunagba maintained…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed allegations made by Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor, claiming the party Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka threatened his life. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) on his X page claimed Morka said he would face consequences for crossing the line with President Bola Tinubu’s led administration. He…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced plans to adjust telecom tariffs while assuring Nigerians that the increase will not reach the 100 per cent hike proposed by operators. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja yesterday. Tijani maintained that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been tasked with developing the framework for implementing the tariff adjustment in the…

By Aanu Adeoye in Lagos Buyer of ExxonMobil’s assets in the west African country wants to double production within six months The Nigerian company that took over the local operation of ExxonMobil wants to double production within six months, after moving in to take advantage of the retreat of foreign majors from the county’s onshore oil sector. London-listed Seplat completed its purchase of a range of oil and gas assets…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has dismissed rumours of his alleged arrest by security operatives, stating that he is currently in Onitsha, Anambra State. The New Daily Prime, reports that the former governor of Anambra State recently raised concerns about threats to his life. According to Obi, the threats stemmed from a statement made by Felix Morka, the publicity secretary of the All Progressives…

The Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos has rejected an application by Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), challenging its jurisdiction to hear his case. Emefiele is facing a 26-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing him of abuse of office. The charges allege that he allocated $2.14 billion in foreign exchange without competitive bidding, an act the EFCC claims…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has disclosed that the 18 suspended Local Government Chairmen in the state funnelled over N12 billion to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) within 15 months.  He made this revelation yesterday while receiving the acting Chairmen and Councillors of the 18 Local Government Areas during a courtesy visit at the Government House. Governor Okpebholo commended the acting Chairmen and Councillors for their dedication to…