As Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the White House, anxiety is mounting across United Nations agencies, fearful of a repeat—or escalation—of his administration’s prior actions that disrupted global diplomacy and funding. During his first term, Trump slashed U.S. contributions to the UN, exited the Paris climate accord, withdrew from UNESCO, began pulling…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations has strongly condemned the mass killing of at least 40 civilians in Dumba, Kukawa area of Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria. The attack, reportedly carried out by members of a non-state armed group on January 12, 2025, targeted farmers and fishermen accused of violating a ban on farming activities imposed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, has died. The lawmaker, born on December 2, 1965, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, following a brief illness. She was 59 years old. Until her demise, Onanuga represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has praised the state’s security agencies for their role in maintaining peace and ensuring a conducive environment for economic activities to flourish. The governor made the commendation during the grand finale of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan….
Rescue operations at a disused gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, have revealed a growing death toll, with 78 bodies recovered as of Wednesday. Police are working to evacuate illegal miners, known locally as “zama zamas”, from the mine, which has been occupied for months. Ongoing Rescue and ArrestsAuthorities began the operation on Monday after…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kano Zone, has raised concerns about the proposed Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, calling it a covert attempt by the Federal Government to dismantle the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The union warned that such a move would undo decades of progress in Nigeria’s public tertiary education sector. Speaking…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the international community that Nigeria is committed to partnering with nations to build a resilient, equitable, and sustainable world. Speaking Wednesday at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, President Tinubu addressed the theme, “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging Africa with the Global Energy Future.”…
Ghana’s newly elected President, John Mahama, has announced plans to launch an investigation into his predecessor’s controversial $400 million National Cathedral project, a stalled religious landmark mired in allegations of fiscal mismanagement. The move comes after Mahama and his National Democratic Congress (NDC) secured a decisive victory in December’s elections, capitalizing on voter frustration with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Assembly Joint Committee on Livestock Development has raised concerns over the proposed ₦11.8 billion budget for the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, describing it as insufficient for the ministry’s effective operations. The Federal Government allocated ₦10 billion for capital expenditure and ₦1.8 billion for overheads in the ministry’s 2025 budget,…
