Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and outspoken conservative commentator, has officially been confirmed as Secretary of Defense under US President Donald Trump’s administration. The confirmation followed a deeply contentious Senate vote, split along party lines. All 50 Republican senators supported Hegseth’s nomination, while all 50 Democrats opposed it, forcing Vice President JD Vance …
Edo election tribunal relocates to Abuja
The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has announced its relocation from Benin City to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Bagudu, parties to the case were informed of the relocation. The notice read in part, “I am directed to notify all …
US arrests 538 illegal immigrants and deports hundreds in mass operation days into Trump’s presidency
US authorities arrested 538 illegal migrants and deported hundreds in a mass operation just days into President Donald Trump’s second administration. Trump’s press secretary made this known late Thursday, Jan. 23. “The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals,” Karoline Leavitt said in a post on social platform X, adding that “hundreds” were deported by …
“Deportation Flights Have Begun” — Trump Administration Announces as Illegal Immigrants Are Sent Back
The Trump administration has commenced deporting illegal immigrants using military aircraft, just four days into Donald Trump’s tenure as the 47th President of the United States. Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, shared images on the social platform X, showing detainees in handcuffs boarding military planes. Alongside the photos, Leavitt stated: “Deportation flights have begun. …
Rep to resume plenary February
The House of Representatives has announced the postponement of its plenary resumption, previously scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. In a statement issued on Friday by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, the new date for resumption is Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Rotimi who represents Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency, Ekiti State noted that the change of resumption …
Former FCT minister dies at 82
Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has announced the passing of the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni to the great beyond. The elder statesman was said to have passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 82, following a protracted illness. In …
JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg reacts to Trump’s order to release files on the former US President’s assassination
Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg has accused US President Donald Trump of using slain President John F. Kennedy as a “political prop,” when the American commander-in-chief issued an order to declassify files tied to his grandfather’s murder Thursday, January 23. The 32-year-old grandson of the 35th president took to social media to brush aside the bombshell …
Tax reforms: Govs must encourage Nigerians to embrace changes, says ex-Yar’Adua’s aide, Hashim
In this interview with DAMILOLA AINA, a top official on Public-Private Partnerships who worked directly with the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua and former President Goodluck Jonathan, and now the Managing Director of Cubical Vertex Solutions Limited, Abdullahi Hashim, advocates for wider mass enlightenment to secure public buy-in for the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms. …
Make your product in the US or face tariffs – Trump tells World Business leaders
US President, Donald Trump has warned he will impose tariffs on all goods coming into the US while also claiming that a significant fall in oil prices would “immediately” end the Russia-Ukraine war. “If you don’t make your product in America, which is your prerogative, then very simply, you will have to pay a tariff,” …
US judge temporarily blocks President Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children of migrants
U.S. District Judge, John C. Coughenour issued a ruling on Thursday, January 23, temporarily blocking President Trump’s executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship for children born to migrants in the U.S. temporarily or without legal status. Coughenour issued the temporary restraining order after a hearing in Seattle. The judge signed the temporary restraining …