Elon Musk’s net worth took a historic $34 billion hit on Thursday following a bitter public spat with President Donald Trump. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index recorded this as one of Musk’s most significant single-day losses. The dispute began when Musk criticized Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” calling it a “disgusting abomination” that would dangerously increase the federal deficit. Trump fired back, accusing Musk of being disgruntled over the elimination of electric vehicle tax credits, which have been instrumental in boosting Tesla sales. Trump also withdrew support for Musk’s ally Jared Isaacman’s NASA nomination and threatened to cancel government contracts with Musk’s…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, June 6, 2025, in a move that underscores the evolving political landscape in Nigeria’s South-South region. The announcement was made at the Government House in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. Governor Eno disclosed that his decision followed “three months of wide consultation” with influential stakeholders across the state. He thanked the PDP for its support during his administration but emphasized the necessity of a “progressive move” to secure the state’s interests. In his address, Eno…
The Nigerian legal fraternity is in mourning following the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Uwais, who passed away at the age of 89 early Friday morning. The confirmation came from Dr. Kayode Ajulo, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State. Justice Uwais served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 to 2006, a period during which he was widely respected for his judicial wisdom and integrity. After retiring from the Supreme Court, he was appointed to lead the Presidential Electoral Reform Committee by the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. This committee, which…
In a dramatic escalation of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine early Friday, June 6, 2025, killing at least four people in Kyiv and injuring around 40 nationwide. The strikes targeted multiple regions, including Kyiv, Chernihiv near the Belarus border, and Lutsk close to Poland. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the deaths and ongoing rescue efforts via Telegram, while Ukraine’s Interior Ministry reported three firefighters killed during emergency response operations. The attack caused extensive damage to residential buildings in Kyiv, with entire walls blown out and streets covered in shattered glass and debris.…
On Thursday, Lagos was brought to a near standstill as severe traffic congestion gripped major roads, trapping commuters for hours and highlighting the city’s ongoing struggle with traffic management. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway was the epicenter of the chaos, with a traffic jam originating at Otedola Bridge and stretching through the Ogun State corridor to the Fatgbem Filling Station. Thousands of commuters were left stranded, with many forced to walk to their destinations due to immobilized buses. The gridlock forced passengers, especially those unable to wait for delayed buses, to trek towards the Fatgbem filling station. The situation was particularly harsh…
As Nigeria marked the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebrations, President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain patient with his administration’s ongoing economic reforms, assuring that “the toughest days are behind us.” In his Sallah message, the President acknowledged the challenges faced but emphasized that positive economic indicators are emerging. “We may not yet be where we aspire to be, but I urge all Nigerians not to lose hope. Let us hold on to our faith and persevere. Our reforms are gaining traction, with key economic indicators now moving in a positive direction. Soon, all will feel the benefits,” Tinubu stated. He…
In a significant address on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu announced plans to increase federal spending on infrastructure and urged state governors to synchronize their building approvals with the Federal Government to expedite construction projects. At the commissioning of the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road near the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, Tinubu emphasized that “proper approval alignment between the subnational and Federal Governments will facilitate the construction of major roads and bridges across the country.” He revealed that he has instructed the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and the Surveyor General of the Federation to collaborate closely with governors to…
The nation has lost a venerable statesman and intellectual giant with the passing of Prof. Jibrin Aminu, former Minister of Petroleum, who died peacefully at his home in Abuja on Thursday at the age of 85. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, publicly mourned the loss, highlighting Aminu’s towering influence on Nigeria’s political and intellectual spheres. “The loss is monumental, not only for Adamawa State but for the entire nation,” Fintiri said in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonousikou. He praised Aminu’s decades-long dedication to Nigeria’s development through his wisdom and scholarship. Prof. Aminu’s career was marked…
At the recent Nigeria Police Award and Commendation Ceremony in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu reiterated his administration’s firm commitment to overhauling the Nigeria Police Force and enhancing the capabilities of all security agencies. The President’s message, delivered by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, underscored the Federal Government’s dedication to equipping the police with modern tools, ongoing training, and improved welfare schemes. “My administration remains steadfast in its resolve to reform and reposition the Nigeria Police Force. We recognise that modern policing requires modern tools, intelligence-led strategies, robust community engagement, and continuous training,” Akpabio quoted Tinubu as saying during the event. The…
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for urgent international intervention after a Russian drone attack in central Ukraine killed five people, including three members of a single family—a one-year-old baby among them. The overnight strike in Pryluky left homes ablaze and families shattered, with images showing firefighters working through the night to control the destruction. The tragedy unfolded as a local firefighting chief, who had been responding to an earlier incident, saw his own home struck by a Russian drone. “His wife, daughter and one-year-old grandson were killed,” Zelensky confirmed, underscoring the personal and national anguish caused by the ongoing war.…