Former Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is set to leave the party. Okowa made this assertion during an interview on ARISE TV on Tuesday, April 29,where he also confirmed his own defection to the ruling All …
Two cardinals to miss conclave for health reasons — Vatican
Two Catholic cardinals will not participate in next week’s conclave to elect a new pope due to health concerns, the Vatican announced on Tuesday, April 29, reducing the number of expected electors to 133. Although the Vatican did not name the absent cardinals, a source within the archdiocese of Valencia confirmed to AFP that Cardinal …
Trump’s admin probes Harvard Law Review for race discrimination
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into Harvard University and its prestigious Harvard Law Review, alleging that the legal journal’s article selection process may involve race-based discrimination, according to a statement released Monday by federal officials. The inquiry comes amid a broader crackdown by President Donald Trump on American universities, which he accuses of …
Canada’s opposition leader Pierre Poilievre loses his own seat in parliament despite support from Trump
Canada’s Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his parliamentary seat in a dramatic political upset, capping a disastrous election night for the Conservatives and marking a stunning turnaround for the Liberal Party. The Liberals, under the leadership of former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, secured a surprise national victory that few predicted just …
CAC Issues Six-Week Ultimatum To Unregistered Businesses, Cites Jail Penalties
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a six-week ultimatum to all businesses operating in Nigeria under unregistered names or acronyms, warning that failure to comply with registration laws may lead to prosecution and potential imprisonment. This directive was announced on Tuesday in a public notice titled “Carry …
Russia Declines Ukraine’s Call For Extended 30-Day Ceasefire
The Russian government has declined a request from Kyiv to extend President Vladimir Putin’s planned three-day unilateral ceasefire in early May into a 30-day truce. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Tuesday that Moscow had reviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal but insisted that …
Firs Forms E-Invoicing Committee To Curb Tax Evasion
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially inaugurated the National E-Invoicing Solution Inter-Agency Steering Committee, marking a significant step toward enhancing tax compliance, transparency, and efficiency in Nigeria’s tax system. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, via the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. The event, held …