EFCC’s Anti-Corruption War Becoming Political — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign risks becoming a political witch-hunt. In a statement issued by his media office in Abuja on Thursday, Atiku said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-graft agencies risk losing public trust unless they purge themselves of partisan influence. He cited the […]
Obi Blasts FG on Contractor Debts, Doubts Revenue Claims
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the federal government for failing to pay local contractors across the country, warning that the delays are worsening economic hardship for small and medium-sized businesses. Obi said recent images and reports of contractors protesting in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria reflect the strain […]
Airfare Hikes Beyond FG Control — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has explained that the Federal Government cannot intervene in the rising cost of domestic airfares because the aviation sector is fully deregulated and operates strictly on market-determined pricing. Speaking on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential […]
WHO Pushes for Safe Integration of Traditional Medicine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says new scientific tools have created an unprecedented opportunity to rigorously evaluate and safely integrate traditional medicine into modern health systems. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday from Geneva, WHO experts noted that traditional medicine has become a “global reality,” with many member states relying on it as a […]
DEA Seizes 300 Pounds of Meth in NYC, Largest Meth Bust in Recent History
DEA agents have seized the largest quantity of methamphetamine recovered in New York City in recent history, uncovering 300 pounds of crystal meth valued at approximately $1 million, officials announced Wednesday. Investigators say the trafficking method used to move the drugs into the Tri-State area was unlike anything they had previously encountered. “This is one […]
Accused Shooter in Charlie Kirk Killing to Make First In-Person Court Appearance
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is scheduled to appear in court in person for the first time on Thursday. Kirk, 31, was gunned down during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10. The founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, […]
Obasanjo Says Nigeria Needs Long-Term Policies Beyond Election Cycles
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the adoption of policies that endure beyond electoral cycles, insisting that Nigeria cannot overcome its long-standing challenges without long-term strategic planning and principled leadership. Obasanjo delivered the message virtually on Tuesday while speaking at the Second Bi-Annual Honours Awards and Dinner of the Alumni Association of the National […]
Tinubu Rolls Out Security and Livestock Reforms to Curb Conflicts
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reorganisation of security deployment across Nigeria, including arming forest guards and reviving abandoned grazing reserves into functional ranches. The directive was issued on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting as part of measures to tackle kidnapping, terrorism, and recurring clashes between farmers and herders. The president acknowledged the vulnerability of many […]
EFCC Detains Former Minister Chris Ngige, Dismisses Kidnap Rumours
Former Anambra State governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been arrested in Abuja by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and is currently being questioned by the Commission. Ngige’s detention was confirmed late Wednesday night in a statement issued by his former media aide, Fred […]
Bala Mohammed Debunks Defection Rumour, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has dismissed speculation that he plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), describing the claims as unfounded and deliberately misleading. The rumour gained traction after the PRP Publicity Secretary in Bauchi alleged that the governor was secretly seeking to join the party to […]
