The US justice department has told prosecutors to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, instructed federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York to drop all charges on Monday. In a memo, he said the indictment …
Peter Obi Calls for Structured Policies and Leadership After High-Level Talks in Indonesia
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has emphasized the need for structured policies and decisive leadership to drive Nigeria’s development following his engagement with top Indonesian government officials during his visit to the Southeast Asian nation, News360 Nigeria reports. In a statement shared on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Obi detailed his discussions with Agung Laksono, …
Iran ready to negotiate with US but not under pressure — Minister
Iran has expressed readiness to negotiate with the United States but firmly rejected the “maximum pressure” approach employed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Saturday, February 8, that negotiations could not occur under such a strategy, describing it as “a form of surrender.” “The lifting of sanctions requires …
UK Prime Minister, Starmer sacks minister over ‘badly misjudged’ comments
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed Andrew Gwynne, a junior health minister, from his position following controversial remarks, marking another challenge for the Labour government just seven months into its tenure. Gwynne has also been suspended from the Labour Party, amid allegations of anti-Semitic comments. The decision came swiftly after the prime minister became …
Gaza isn’t part of your country – China blasts Donald Trump over threat to relocate Palestinians
China has blasted United States President, Donald Trump over his threat this week to clear out the people of Gaza from their native land and relocate them to neighboring countries. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun, said at a news conference on Saturday, February 8, that Trump was overreaching himself as Gaza is not …
NCAA to penalise Kenya Airways for ‘violating’ consumer protection laws and failing to provide evidence of their claim against a Nigerian passenger
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to impose “maximum enforcement action” against Kenya Airways over multiple consumer protection violations. This was disclosed by Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, in a statement on Saturday, February 8. Achimugu expressed concern about Kenya Airways’ non-compliance with aviation regulations, particularly …
Tinubu orders database clean-up as FG uncovers 6,000 Nigeriens with NIN
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has identified over 6,000 Nigeriens who were illegally registered in its database with the National Identification Number (NIN). This revelation comes amid President Bola Tinubu’s directive for a comprehensive update of the National Social Register to support the Federal Government’s social investment programmes. Punch reported that sources at the …
Ghana bans first-class travel for government officials
Ghana’s President John Mahama has imposed a ban on first-class travel for all government appointees as part of efforts to cut down public expenditure amid the country’s economic difficulties. Speaking at the swearing-in of new ministers at the Jubilee House, Mr. Mahama said all non-essential travel would be prohibited, while the Chief of Staff must …
Delta State Government Clears Homeless Children and Beggars from Streets
The Delta State government has defended its decision to evacuate over a dozen homeless children, including a 19-year-old mother and her three-month-old baby, from the streets. Officials from the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, and Social Development expressed concerns over the rising number of destitute individuals flocking to the state capital, Asaba, from neighboring and …
Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records
A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) from accessing the personal financial data of millions of Americans in Treasury Department records, according to court documents. US District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer issued a preliminary injunction on Saturday to prohibit access, ordering Musk and his team to immediately destroy any copies …