U.S DOJ Orders Crackdown on Naturalised Citizens Involved in Serious Crimes
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a new directive instructing attorneys in its civil division to prioritise denaturalisation efforts against naturalised citizens who have committed certain serious offences. Denaturalisation is the legal process of revoking citizenship that was obtained through naturalisation, as opposed to birthright. According to a memo released on June 11 […]
The Trump Administration Alleges Anti-Semitism at Harvard
The Trump administration accused Harvard of civil rights violations against Jewish and Israeli students during protests over Israel’s conflict with Hamas. A federal task force claimed Harvard was either indifferent or complicit in anti-Semitic harassment, with many Jewish students feeling unsafe on campus. The administration warned it may cut federal funding if Harvard fails to […]
Senate Gives NNPCL 10 Days to Answer ₦200tn Financial Queries
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari to respond to 11 critical financial queries related to discrepancies in its audited financial statements, warning that failure to comply could attract serious constitutional consequences. The committee, chaired by Senator Aliyu […]
House Orders Investigation into Police Corruption and Asset Sales
The House of Representatives has tasked its Committees on Public Assets and Procurement with investigating serious corruption allegations involving the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). These include illegal sales of national assets and the mismanagement of public funds. The directive follows a motion of urgent public importance moved by Abia lawmaker Ibe Osunwa and three others […]
Senate Passes ₦1.485 Trillion Rivers State 2025 Budget
The Senate has passed the 2025 budget of Rivers State, totaling ₦1.485 trillion, following the third reading of the appropriation bill on the Senate floor on Wednesday. The passage came after the upper chamber considered the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State during the Committee of Supply session. The bill seeks to authorize […]
NYSC Denies Extending Rita’s Service Year Over Tinubu Criticism
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied extending the service year of Lagos corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, over her past criticism of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State. Rita went viral months ago for condemning economic hardship under the current administration and describing Lagos as “smelling” with “poor living conditions.” […]
Sanwo-Olu Marks 60th Birthday with Joyful Worship and Dance
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu celebrated his 60th birthday today, June 25, marking the milestone with a heartwarming praise and worship session. The governor, in high spirits for his diamond jubilee, joined family, friends, and well-wishers at a morning thanksgiving service held in his honor. During the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed deep gratitude to God, dancing […]
U.S. Airstrikes Delayed but Did Not Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program
A Pentagon assessment has found that recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities delayed but did not destroy its nuclear capabilities. Despite targeting Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan with bunker-buster bombs, Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles and most centrifuges remain intact, intelligence sources told CBS News. The strikes caused surface-level damage and sealed some facility entrances, but […]
Favour Ofili Switches Allegiance to Turkey
Nigerian sprinter and 150m world record holder, Favour Ofili, has reportedly switched her sporting allegiance to Turkey, just months before the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. According to reports, the 22-year-old athlete informed the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) that her decision was not financially motivated, but stemmed from her long-standing dissatisfaction with how Nigerian […]
Oil Prices Surge as U.S., Israel Strike Iran
Oil prices have jumped today to their highest since January as the United States’ weekend move to join Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities stoked supply worries. Brent crude futures was up $1.92 or 2.49% at $78.93 a barrel as West Texas Intermediate crude advanced $1.89 or 2.56% to $75.73. Both contracts jumped by more […]
