UK NEWS Starmer to unveil King’s speech after May elections December 18, 2025 Fatimah Idera Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out the next stage of his government’s plans shortly after May’s major elections, with the King’s Speech scheduled for mid-May. The…
World News Trump announces $10bn arms package for Taiwan December 18, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The Trump administration has announced a major package of arms sales to Taiwan worth more than $10bn, including medium-range missiles, artillery systems and drones, prompting a sharp response from China.…
Nigeria News Why airfares are high- Airline operators December 18, 2025 Alade Adisa The Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has said despite the cry from the travelling public about the high cost of flying tickets in Nigeria, the people still pay of the…
World News ‘Horrific’ abuse alleged as Morocco detains thousands of young protesters December 18, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Hundreds of Gen Z protesters have been arbitrarily detained in Morocco amid allegations of beatings and mistreatment, drawing condemnation from human rights groups as the country prepares to host the…
UK NEWS Welsh labour accuses UK government of undermining devolution December 18, 2025 Fatimah Idera Welsh ministers are being humiliated by the UK government’s approach to devolution, a Labour Member of the Senedd claimed. Alun Davies criticised Westminster’s handling of funding and disputes over devolved…
Nigeria News Court okays continued detention of Malami December 18, 2025 Alade Adisa Efforts of former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to breathe the air of freedom on Thursday failed as a High Court of Federal Capital Territory ordered his continued detention by…
Nigeria News Senate approves 64 ambassadorial nominees, addresses Zamfara state concern December 18, 2025 Oloye The Nigerian Senate has approved 64 nominees for both career and non-career ambassadorial positions, following a review of a report submitted by its Committee on Foreign Affairs. The committee’s findings…
Politics Fubara says defection from PDP to APC was an ‘easy choice’ December 18, 2025 Oloye Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as an “easy choice”, saying he was only a…
Nigeria News Aide dismisses social media rumours on Akpabio’s health December 18, 2025 Oloye Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant on Communications and Strategy to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that the Senate President is unwell, describing them as…
Nigeria News Court upholds EFCC detention of former AGF Abubakar Malami December 18, 2025 Oloye The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Abuja has upheld the continued detention of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), by the…
