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CNN — Speaker Mike Johnson faces a major challenge in the new Congress: the narrowest House majority in nearly 100 years. In a dramatic turn of events, Johnson managed to retain the gavel in a single vote on Friday, the first day of the 119th Congress, after flipping key GOP detractors at the last minute. Republicans now control the House and the …

However, the NEF argued that these measures disproportionately impact Northern Nigeria, which faces challenges such as insecurity, poverty, and youth unemployment. The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has expressed strong reservations about the President Bola Tinubu-led government’s proposed Tax Reform Bills, describing them as flawed and potentially harmful to Northern Nigeria’s economic realities.  In a press statement signed by A.M Al-Amin …

A 14-year-old Elizabeth Olumide on Saturday won the female race of the 4th edition of the annual 10km Owan marathon race with a time of one hour and 24 minutes ahead of Ruth Abu and Precious Orogun. The race was held at Sabongida-Ora in Owan West local gpovernment area and organized by a United States of America (USA) based Christopher …

By Idahosa Musa Impeached Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area in Edo State, Hon. Paul Iyoha, has accused Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo of orchestrating his removal from office. Iyoha who faulted the process leading to his impeachment while briefing newsmen on Friday in Benin, noted that neither he nor other Local Government Chairmen in the State were …

By Idahosa Musa Ovia South West Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Edosa Enowoghomwenma, and eight councilors of the council, all elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state of Nigeria. This is even as the recently suspended Chairman of Owan West Local Government Area, Hon. …

Elon Musk’s attack on the government’s handling of grooming gangs is “misjudged and certainly misinformed”, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. Tech multi-billionaire Musk has posted a series of messages on his social media site X, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute gangs that systematically groomed and raped young girls, and calling for Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips to …

Speaking at a press conference on the state of the nation in Abuja, Obi appealed to all Nigerians, regardless of their political affiliations, to unite and work together to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which he believes has mismanaged the country’s resources. Obi also expressed concern over Nigeria’s security situation, criticizing the current administration’s handling of corruption and …

CNN – House speaker elections on Friday are less about Mike Johnson and more about Donald Trump. Johnson’s frantic fight to hold onto his job was still a cliffhanger heading into a fateful day for Republicans. But the president-elect has even more on the line – nothing less than his push for a fast start to his second presidency and …

Nigerian telecommunications companies have proposed a 100 per cent increase in their tariffs, pending approval from the government. The proposal, which has been submitted to the Nigerian Communications Commission, aims to address rising operational costs, including inflation and increased service delivery expenses. The disclosure was made by the Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, during an interview on Arise …

US law enforcement is looking for clues to unravel the mystery behind the Tesla vehicle that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas earlier this week, giving seven people minor injuries. The man who rented the Cybertruck – then drove it to the city and parked it in front of the hotel – has been identified as Matthew Alan …