Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Nigeria education budget has increased to N3.52 trillion for 2025 under President Bola Tinubu. He described it as a significant jump from the N1.54 trillion allocated in 2023. He made the comment on Tuesday at the opening of the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum in Abuja. The event was organised by…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially declared that Adeleke joins Accord Party as his new political platform. The governor confirmed that he will seek re-election in 2026 under the Thumb Up Party following his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party. He made the announcement on Tuesday at the Government House Banquet Hall. National and…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This move surprises many in Nigerian politics. Fubara announced the change during a stakeholders meeting in Port Harcourt. The defection follows ongoing tensions within the PDP. Fubara cited the party’s failure to protect him as a key reason….
Nancy Mace, a Republican representative from South Carolina, recently published an op-ed in The New York Times. She sharply criticizes House GOP leaders. Mace calls their control “restrictive and ineffective.” This approach yields few results for the American people. First Mace compares the current leadership to former Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She praises Pelosi as more…
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost their defence relations. The agreement represents a major development in international collaboration. Leaders of the two countries welcomed the deal as one that will help resolve security challenges. First the MoU focuses on key areas of cooperation. It aims to improve military training…
ECOWAS leaders announce a bold move to address turmoil in the region. This decision comes amid recent coups and growing threats. The Announcement ECOWAS Commission President, Omar Touray, declares a state of emergency at the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council in Abuja, Nigeria, in the 55th session on December 9, 2025. Touray ends his statement…
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Nigerian Islamic cleric, recently stirred controversy with his views on banditry and security. He claims that kidnapping schoolchildren ranks as a lesser evil compared to killing soldiers. Who is Sheikh Ahmad Gumi? Sheikh Ahmad Gumi serves as a well-known Islamic scholar in Nigeria. He often negotiates with bandits in the…
Japanese authorities evaluate widespread impacts following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast late Monday night. The quake injured at least 33 people and prompted urgent tsunami warnings across affected regions. The Quake Hits Northern Coast The 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Monday night. It occurred around 11:15…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, created a stir during a royal event. She approached Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and whispered for him to focus on his speech instead of singing. This moment happened at the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in Ile-Ife. The Event and Incident Organizers held…
Australia moves to implement a landmark ban on social media for all children under the age of 16 years, starting from December 10, 2025. It targets major platforms and is implemented to protect younger users from harm. The Ban’s Key Points It would force companies to deny access to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or X…
