Officials from the Trump administration shut down a mobile app designed for migrants to schedule appointments at the U.S.-Mexico border just minutes after the new president took office on Monday, January 20. By disabling the CBP One app, officials from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) effectively canceled all pending appointments for migrants without visas who…
Former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has criticized Nigeria’s designation as a partner country by BRICS, asserting that the country deserves full membership in the multinational group. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, January 20, Akinyemi expressed his dissatisfaction with Nigeria’s current status, calling it an insult given the nation’s economic…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a tariff increase for telecommunications companies in the country. This announcement was made by Reuben Mouka, the commission’s spokesperson, who explained that the approval was granted under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA), which empowers the NCC to regulate and approve tariff rates for telecom…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he would have disowned former Senate President and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara, if he were his father. Wike accused Wabara of being among those exacerbating the conflict between him and his former protege, Rivers…
Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, has decided to leave the club at the end of the season, according to Spanish radio station Onda Cero, which cited anonymous sources on Monday. The Italian manager believes his time at the club has come to an end, having become Real Madrid’s most successful manager in…
Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his unprecedented return to the White House for a second term after previously serving as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Capitol Rotunda, sheltered from the cold temperatures outside. Trump took the oath…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the negative portrayal of the Fulani people across Nigeria, calling it both unwarranted and unjustified. During a visit from the Kano chapter of Tabital Fulaku International, the governor, represented by his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, reiterated the state government’s commitment to supporting the organization’s efforts to unite…
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, has expressed concerns about the potential consequences of poor governance in Britain, drawing a comparison to the challenges faced by Nigeria. Badenoch made the comments during her first speech of the year at an event organized by Onward, a UK-based think tank focused on economic and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of one of its officers, Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was killed by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu, in Anambra State while on duty. In a statement issued on Sunday, January 19, the Commission condemned the false and harmful…
Nigerian singer Asake has treated himself to a Tesla Cybertruck to mark his 30th birthday. He shared several photos on Instagram, including one of him with the new car, and captioned it: “Birthday Gift.”
