A man shot by federal immigration agents during an operation in Minneapolis has died, the city’s police chief confirmed on Saturday, marking the second fatal shooting involving federal agents in the city in less than three weeks. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a statement that the man was armed but provided limited…
By Ayomide otitoju The killing of a United States citizen by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on Saturday has sparked fresh protests and renewed calls from local leaders for the Trump administration to halt its immigration enforcement operation in the city. Federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse, during…
By Ayomide Otitoju Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Umo Bassey Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to project delivery, declaring that governance will not be distracted by the gradual build-up to the political season. The governor made the statement on Saturday while flagging off the construction of the Ibom Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit…
By Ayomide Otitoju Barely 24 hours after announcing his resignation from the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has relieved his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Mr. Sunusi Surajo, of his appointment, further intensifying the political upheaval in the state. Surajo, a former chairman of Madobi Local Government Area and a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Royal Exchange Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Ikeme Osakwe as its new Chairman, as the company continues to strengthen its leadership team amid an ongoing corporate repositioning exercise. In separate notifications to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated January 22, 2026, the insurance group…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State’s growing reputation as a preferred destination for residents, investors, and tourists is largely due to sustained investments in security and critical infrastructure, the state government has said. Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity, made the remarks during an interview on Silverbird Television on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, asserting that Nigeria has regained a frontline role in regional and global policy discussions. A statement from his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe…
By Ayomide Otitoju The House of Representatives Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws has confirmed that unauthorized changes were made to some tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns about constitutional breaches and legislative integrity. The committee disclosed the findings in an interim report…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Bank has approved $50 million to support a solar agricultural expansion project in Nigeria and five other African countries, aiming to boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and expand clean energy access. Agriculture employs over a third of Nigeria’s workforce, yet inefficiencies continue to undermine farmers’ incomes and food supply. The…
