Goma, DRC – The United States on Thursday sanctioned the Rwandan government minister for regional integration, James Kabarebe, for his alleged role in the conflict raging in neighbouring Congo. The sanctions come amid reports that Rwanda-backed rebels, led by the M23 group, are intensifying their offensive against the Congolese army—capturing key territory including two major…
Osogbo, Nigeria – The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has warned Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke against holding a local government (LG) election in the state. The warning comes in the wake of a leadership crisis triggered by LG elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, and follows…
Washington, D.C. – Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a 51-49 Senate vote, securing the position as a staunch ally of President Donald Trump. The narrow confirmation reflects deep divisions in Congress, with only two Republican senators—Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of…
ABUJA – In a landmark event in Abuja, on Thursday, the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan-Enoh, inaugurated the Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG), declaring, “The Industrial Revolution Work Group is not the conclusion of a conversation—it is the commencement of a transformation.” This initiative is poised to transform Nigeria’s industrial landscape…
CALABAR – In a decisive move to rebuild and reposition the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 elections, the Cross River State chapter of the PDP has unanimously resolved to collaborate with the South South Governors Forum. The decision was reached during a meeting held at the party secretariat in Calabar on Tuesday. Presided…
