Tinubu: Colonial Tax System Impoverished Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said colonial-era tax laws impoverished Nigerians through fragmentation, multiplicity, and inconsistencies, assuring that ongoing reforms will deliver greater prosperity and inclusivity. The President made the remarks during the commissioning of the 16-storey Nigeria Revenue Service (Nigeria Revenue Service) Headquarters, attended by top government officials including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and […]
Aregbesola Blasts Tinubu, Labels ‘Renewed Hope’ a Scam
Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda as a “scam,” calling on him to resign over worsening insecurity and economic hardship. Aregbesola made the remarks while addressing delegates at the ADC National Convention in Abuja, delivering a scathing assessment […]
Kim Jong Un Oversees New Missile Tests From Advanced Warship
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a fresh round of missile tests over the weekend from a newly developed naval destroyer, state media reported Tuesday, underscoring efforts to expand the country’s nuclear-capable military arsenal. According to North Korea’s official newspaper Rodong Sinmun, Kim observed the launch of two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-ship […]
Rep. Tony Gonzales Announces Retirement Amid Ethics Probe
Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, announced Monday that he will retire from Congress following an ethics investigation into a past relationship with a former staffer. “There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all,” Gonzales said in a statement on social media. “When Congress returns tomorrow, I will […]
U.S. Launches Blockade of Iranian Ports as Tensions Escalate After Failed Talks
The United States began enforcing a blockade of Iran’s ports and a partial restriction of the Strait of Hormuz at 10 a.m. EDT on Monday, escalating tensions following the collapse of recent peace negotiations. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global shipments of oil, fertilizer, and other essential goods, has become a focal […]
Convention Crisis: ADC, Wike Battle Over Abuja Venue
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have traded words over the venue for the party’s national convention scheduled to hold in Abuja. The party alleged that its requests to use Eagle Square and the MKO Abiola Stadium were denied, raising concerns less than 24 hours to […]
Principles, Not Ambition, Guide My Choices — Obi
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has defended his movement across political parties, insisting his decisions were guided by principle rather than personal ambition. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV, Obi explained that his political journey from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and later […]
Abia 2027: Kalu Drops Hint on Governorship Ambition
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said he will soon make a formal announcement on whether he will contest the Abia State governorship election in 2027, following mounting pressure from supporters across the state. Kalu made the remark at a gathering of All Progressives Congress stakeholders and supporters in Umuahia, […]
APC Picks Yayi as Ogun Governorship Consensus Candidate
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027 and adopted Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola as its consensus governorship candidate. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, emerged after a high-level caucus meeting held in Abeokuta, where party leaders agreed to present a united front ahead […]
El-Rufai: I’ll Attend ADC Convention “In Spirit”
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said he will attend the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) “in spirit” as he continues to face trial. El-Rufai made the remark on Monday while leaving the Kaduna State High Court, where he is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) on a […]
