Media consultant Mrs. Ronke Kolawole has declared her support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second term. She praised the governor’s work in improving infrastructure and social welfare across Ekiti State. During a private tour of projects in Ilawe Ekiti, Mrs. Kolawole described the town’s transformation as “really breathtaking.” She added that Ilawe Ekiti has “never had…
Governor Abba Yusuf has approved more than ₦19 billion for major Kano State projects designed to improve living standards and boost economic growth across the state. The approval followed a meeting of the Kano State Executive Council chaired by the governor. Commissioner for Information and Internal Strategy, Ibrahim Waiya, briefed reporters on Sunday in Kano….
US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, has confirmed that, on the orders of President Donald Trump, his department is preparing for possible military action in Nigeria. The goal, he said, is to protect Christians from ongoing attacks. In a post on X (Twitter), Hegseth wrote, “The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria and anywhere must…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has said that Nigeria should have long been classified as a Country of Concern for its repeated failure to protect citizens from violence and insecurity. Reacting to Donald Trump’s recent action, Sowore stated that “at every level, the Nigerian state has failed to safeguard vulnerable Christians,…
Tinubu Replies Trump Over Religious Freedom President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump, reaffirming that Nigeria remains a democracy built on religious freedom. Tinubu replied that the claims by Trump misrepresent Nigeria, stressing that his administration protects the rights of citizens across all faiths. Tinubu Replies Trump: Nigeria Upholds Religious Tolerance…
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Deputy Speaker Samaila Bagudu by armed bandits in Bagudo town on Friday night. According to Police Public Relations Officer Nafiu Abubakar, the lawmaker was taken shortly after completing his evening prayers. However, security teams immediately moved into action to track down the attackers. In addition,…
The PDP crisis has taken a dramatic new twist as a faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, suspended the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and five other members of the National Working Committee (NWC). The decision, announced on Saturday in Abuja, further exposes the growing division threatening Nigeria’s main…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s presidential election, securing another term amid protests and unrest across the country.The electoral commission confirmed on Saturday that she won 98% of votes in Wednesday’s poll, consolidating her leadership in East Africa’s second-largest economy.Read more about Tanzania’s recent elections on BBC News. President Samia…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to cancel the 15% fuel import duty, saying it will worsen the cost of living for Nigerians.In a Friday statement, the party said the new policy will push fuel prices higher and increase the hardship citizens already face.Read more on Nigeria’s energy policies via BBC…
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has achieved a major victory in its long-standing arbitration battle against the Spanish-led Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC) consortium. The international tribunal ruled that GUPC must refund US$265 million to the ACP, effectively ending years of disputes over cost overruns and poor-quality materials. This decision not only restores funds…
