Category: News

Peter Obi to FG: Taxing the Poor Cannot Deliver Prosperity

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has warned the Federal Government that prosperity cannot be achieved by taxing the poor. In a statement posted on X on Friday, Obi said sustainable economic and social development can only be realised when governments build national consensus anchored on honesty and transparency. […]

INEC Denies Releasing Timetable for 2027 General Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming it has released a timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, INEC said no timetable has been approved or circulated for the 2027 polls, urging Nigerians and the media […]

Trump and Iran Exchange Threats as Protests Spread and Tensions Escalate

President Donald Trump and a senior Iranian security official exchanged sharp warnings Friday as expanding economic protests swept parts of Iran, further escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June. Trump, posting on his Truth Social platform, warned Iran against the violent suppression of demonstrators, saying the United […]

Deadly New Year’s Day Fire Kills Dozens at Swiss Alpine Resort Bar

Around 40 people were killed and at least 115 others injured early on New Year’s Day when a devastating fire tore through a popular bar in the Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, Swiss authorities said. The blaze broke out at about 1:30 a.m. local time at the Le Constellation, according to police in the Canton […]

Mamdani Turns to Transit on Day Two in Office After Signing Sweeping Housing Orders

Friday marked Zohran Mamdani’s second full day as New York City’s mayor, and he is already moving to advance the priorities that defined his campaign. After focusing on housing policy on Thursday, Mamdani turned his attention to transportation on Friday, with an announcement expected later in the day at Grand Army Plaza. The mayor began […]

Wike to Bala Mohammed: Stop Shifting Blame

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly rejected allegations by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that he is behind the political challenges facing the state, describing the claims as baseless and diversionary. Governor Mohammed had alleged on Thursday that Wike was plotting against him, claiming the former Rivers State governor once vowed to […]

Utomi Sets Red Line: No VP Ticket for Obi in 2027

Political economist Prof. Pat Utomi has declared that he would immediately withdraw his support for Peter Obi if the former Anambra State governor accepts a vice-presidential slot in the 2027 general election. Utomi made the statement on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, insisting that Obi will contest the presidency in 2027 following his formal defection from the […]

Akpabio Withdraws All Defamation Suits, Ending Months-Long Legal Battles

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ordered the withdrawal of all pending defamation lawsuits he filed against several individuals, including Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, bringing an end to months of high-profile legal confrontations. Akpabio made the announcement on Thursday during a New Year Mass at Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, explaining that he was moved […]

Kogi Enacts Revenue Laws to Enhance Transparency and Earnings

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has signed two new revenue laws designed to increase state income, improve tax transparency, and promote economic growth. The laws are the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (Establishment) Law, 2025 and the Kogi State Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Law, 2025. Speaking during the signing on Thursday, Governor Ododo said the […]