Trump returns as 47th US President, rejects transgender, illegal immigration
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, during a historic ceremony held inside the Capitol Rotunda due to adverse weather conditions. In his inaugural address, Trump outlined a bold agenda for his administration, touching on issues of gender, race, border control, economic reforms, and energy policies. Trump asserted…
Trump sworn in as 47th US President
Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as president on Monday, pledging a blitz of immediate orders on immigration and the US culture wars as he caps his extraordinary comeback. With one hand raised in the air and the other on a Bible given to him by his mother, the 47th US…
Nigerians in diaspora lament passport crisis in New York, Atlanta
The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), in collaboration with its partner organisations, has expressed profound disappointment over the continued lack of response from the Ministry of Interior to their longstanding appeal for passport printers at the Nigerian Consulates in New York and Atlanta. A statement signed by its President, Olutomi Aregbesola, and made…
Nigeria receives only 4% of needed climate finance annually – Report
A new report has revealed that Nigeria receives only 4 per cent ($704m) of the $17.7bn it needs annually to address the impacts of climate change. The report jointly published by Oxfam, Connected Development and INKA Consult was unveiled on Monday. The report highlighted the gap in climate finance needed to help the country combat…
Osun to set up mediation panel to end Ilobu, Ifon clashes
The Osun State Government has announced plans to establish a committee to mediate and provide lasting solutions to the recurring communal clashes between Ilobu and Ifon Orolu communities. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Samuel Ojo, disclosed this during an update on the security situation in the affected areas on Sunday. The clashes,…
The League of Northern Democrats (LND) Commends Governors’ Forum on Tax Reform but Raises Critical Concern Over “Derivation”
The League of Northern Democrats (LND) acknowledges and supports the recent communique issued by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at the conclusion of their meeting with the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, on January 16, 2025. The NGF’s endorsement of a revised Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing…
NNPC Ltd Begins Pipeline, Depot Rehabilitation To Boost Energy Infrastructure
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Olufemi Soneye, has stated that the company has commenced rehabilitation of pipelines and depots to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure for long term benefits. He stated this in an interview on Sunday, noting that the ongoing rehabilitation project, which is expected…
Gunmen kill CCC Pastor during service in Ogun
Tragedy struck on Sunday when gunmen suspected to be hired assassins shot and killed the Shepherd-in-charge of a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Idiroko Border town of Ipokia local government area of Ogun State. The deceased, identified as Yomi Adetula was shot dead right inside his church during the Sunday service around 11a.m. while…
Catholic priest suspended over secret marriage in US
The Catholic Diocese of Warri, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following his reported marriage in the United States. This was made known in a statement titled: ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, jointly signed by Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev, Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and Chancellor/Notary Very Rev. Fr….
Catholic church suspends priest over secret marriage in United States
The Catholic Diocese of Warri, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following his reported marriage in the United States. This was made known in a statement titled: ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, jointly signed by Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev, Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and Chancellor/Notary Very Rev. Fr….
