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 …
Nollywood, social media, prosperity preaching by religious institutions fueling get-rich-quick syndrome — Remi Tinubu
The wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said skewed messages projected by some movies, social media and religious organisations are fuelling the get-rich-quick syndrome which is also driving Nigeria’s high rate of trafficking in persons. She stated this on Friday, February 7, when the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition …
“Joe, you’re fired” Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance and stops his daily intelligence briefings
US President Donald Trump said that he’s revoking former President Joe Biden’s access to government secrets and ending the daily intelligence briefings, he’s receiving. Trump announced his decision on Friday, Feb. 7, in a post on his social media platform shortly after he arrived at his Mar-a-Lago home and private club in Palm Beach for …
Proposals for creation of 31 states is not house resolution – Reps spokesperson clarifies
The spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, has clarified that proposals for the creation of 31 new states are not resolutions of parliament. During Thursday’s plenary, Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the House and chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, revealed that the lower legislative chamber had received proposals for new state creations. …
Reps’ proposal of 31 new states ironic and comical — Shehu Sani
Former Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, has criticized the proposal for the creation of 31 additional states in Nigeria. The proposal, presented on Thursday, February 6, by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, was disclosed during a plenary session presided over by Deputy …
New Time Magazine cover shows Elon Musk behind Resolute Desk as US President
A new cover of Time magazine features billionaire Elon Musk behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office at the White House. The photo illustration teased a cover story titled “Inside Elon Musk’s War on Washington,” which chronicles his efforts to implement massive government reforms during President Trump’s first weeks in office. Musk, the new …
INEC Urges Media Support for Electoral Offences Tribunal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Nigerian media to support the establishment of an Electoral Offences Tribunal to ensure the swift prosecution of electoral offenders. Speaking at the commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with media stakeholders in Abuja, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stressed that the slow judicial process remains a …
Senate Launches Investigation into General Tchiani’s Allegations Against Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has ordered a probe into claims made by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilize Niger’s security. The motion, presented by Senate Committee Chairman on National Security and Intelligence, Shehu Buba, highlights concerns over Tchiani’s allegations implicating Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and …
On his own, El-Rufai might not even secure a Senate seat – Presidency reacts to alleged plans to unseat Tinubu
The presidency has stated that Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, lacks the influence to “unsettle” President Bola Tinubu. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala made the remarks during an interview with TVC News stating that the former Kaduna State governor cannot win even a senate seat talk more …
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises $842 million cash injection for the Northern Territory
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a landmark funding announcement in the Northern Territory, promising $842 million in funding for the territory over six years. He announced the cash injection at a press conference in Alice Springs this morning, saying the investment will be focused on closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians 9 …