British households are bracing for a second rise in council tax under the Labour government in 2025, this time to fund local policing, as pressure mounts on public finances and local services. The new development comes amid warnings that the burden is quietly being shifted to families already dealing with inflation, stagnant wages, and a stretched economy. This latest increase will come in addition to the council tax hike introduced…

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted claims that its political structure has crumbled following the recent defection of its former Publicity Secretary, Hakeem Amode, and others to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The New Daily Prime reported that mass defection hit the party on Monday as prominent members joined APC following on the path of Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, who was…

By Friday Omosola and Helen Okechukwu The frequent visits of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to President Bola Tinubu have sparked speculation, especially amid recent waves of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Several PDP governors, including Akwa Ibom State’s Umo Eno and Delta State’s Sheriff Oborevwori, have reportedly aligned more closely with the APC in recent months, fueling rumors of…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has attributed the upper chamber’s approval of key tax reform bills to a commitment to national progress rather than political or regional loyalties. In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio noted that the National Assembly thoroughly reviewed the bills sent by President Bola Tinubu, incorporating feedback from various stakeholders through transparent dialogue and rigorous scrutiny. The tax reform package, comprising the Nigeria Revenue…

A majority of Conservative voters now want Boris Johnson to return as party leader, potentially replacing Kemi Badenoch, according to new polling that exposes deep dissatisfaction within Tory ranks. Exclusive data commissioned by The Telegraph and conducted by Survation shows that two-thirds of Conservative supporters believe Mr Johnson, who resigned in 2022 amid scandal, would make a better leader than Badenoch. The figures are sparking fresh speculation about a possible…

Boris Johnson’s rumored return to politics has taken a major blow, as a new poll shows Nigel Farage pulling far ahead of him in key Red Wall seats. The survey, conducted by Merlin Strategy and shared with GB News, shows Farage leading Johnson by 15 points among voters in these former Labour strongholds. The poll reveals that just 12% of Red Wall voters would pick Johnson as their top choice,…

The tribunal handling the petitions arising from the 16 November Ondo State governorship election has scheduled 4 June for its verdict. The three-member panel, chaired by Justice Benson Ogbu, fixed the date on Saturday in Akure after listening to the final submissions of all parties involved. The panel also includes Justice Imelda Etape and Justice Sikka Duarabo. READ ALSO:Ondo: Doctor, two others remanded to prison for procuring abortion, raping minor…

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has urged Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, to join the ranks of Southeast governors in backing President Bola Tinubu. Umahi made this appeal during a feature interview for an upcoming State House documentary commemorating Tinubu’s second anniversary in office. The Minister emphasised that all governors in the Southeast are aligned in their support for Tinubu. He also revealed that a section of…

London, UK – In a significant development that casts a shadow over the future of the controversial Terminally Ill Adults Bill  or dying bill, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has announced its decision to withdraw its support. The move comes just ahead of the bill’s highly anticipated return to the House of Commons this Friday, delivering a considerable blow to its proponents. The RCP’s stark declaration follows a week…

The University of Greater Manchester, formerly known as the University of Bolton, has suspended its Vice Chancellor, Professor George Holmes, following a series of ‘serious’ allegations that have prompted an ongoing police investigation into suspected financial misconduct at the institution. Professor Holmes—one of the UK’s longest-serving university leaders—was suspended alongside the university’s provost and a third senior academic staff member. The move comes in response to findings from an independent…

Buckingham Palace has announced that President Emmanuel Macron of France will pay a state visit to King Charles in July.

WASHINGTON D.C. – As US President Donald Trump grapples with the complexities of Middle East policy, he has sought counsel from former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, a figure with extensive experience in the region’s intricate political landscape, source revealed. This move comes amidst Trump’s growing frustration in his efforts to broker an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Sources close to the administration reveal that Trump, currently…