Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has allocated N27bn for entitlements of former presidents, vice-presidents, heads of state, chiefs of staff, retired heads of service, and professors in the 2025 fiscal year. According to PUNCH, the beneficiaries include ex-presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, and ex-vice presidents Atiku Abubakar, Namadi Sambo, and Prof. Yemi…
Washington, D.C. – Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) on Thursday sharply criticised billionaire Elon Musk, accusing him of influencing House Republicans to derail bipartisan efforts to avert a government shutdown. Her remarks come amidst tense negotiations in Congress over appropriations to fund the government. “We are on the cusp of an agreement to move this country…
Calabar, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State on Friday welcomed the Chinese Consul General, Ms Yan Yuqing, in his office in Calabar, where he called for enhanced Chinese investment in the state. The Consul General, accompanied by her team, presented anti-malaria drugs worth N35 million to support the state’s healthcare efforts….
Berlin, Germany – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday said freedom of opinion “also applies to multi-billionaires,” after Elon Musk said that only the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) can ‘save’ the country. At a press conference in Berlin, Scholz told reporters that “freedom of opinion also means that you can say things that are…
Berlin, Germany – The upper chamber of Germany’s parliament, the Bundesrat, on Friday held its annual commemoration of the Sinti, Roma and Yenish who were persecuted and murdered under Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime. Across Europe, 500,000 members of these minorities fell victim to the Nazis and were murdered in concentration camps, said Bundesrat President Anke Rehlinger….
His pragmatic hedging preserves Russia’s national interests and even stands a chance at advancing them in the new regional reality. By Andrew Korybko Putin commented on Syria’s regime change during his annual Q&A session on Thursday. According to him, Russia’s military intervention succeeded in its goal of preventing the creation of an Afghan-like terrorist enclave. The groups that just…
Washington, U.S. – With just over a day before a potential government shutdown, the House of Representatives rejected a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump. The measure, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), failed to secure the two-thirds majority required to pass under the suspension of the rules. The final vote tally stood…
Washington, U.S. – Texas Rep. Chip Roy on Thursday started yelling at his Republican colleagues, shredding them for “never having any ounce of self-respect.” “You’ve added to the debt since you were given the majority again on November 5th. It’s embarrassing. It’s shameful,” he said. Adding, “Yes, I think this bill is better than it…
Washington, U.S. – In a significant development from Washington, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and congressional leaders have announced the successful negotiation of the American Relief Act of 2024. The comprehensive bill, which aims to address pressing economic and national priorities, is poised to keep the federal government funded, support disaster-stricken communities, and aid…
New York, U.S. – CNN’s Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter held a struggle session after Elon Musk shut down the funding bill yesterday on X. The two men, who are frequently accused of spreading fake news, said Musk was the one sharing “misinformation.” The pair also fumed as were forced to admit how influential X…
