Channel Yahoo Boys’ Skills Into Innovation — Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that many internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, are intelligent and creative youths whose potential should be redirected toward productive ventures rather than condemned. Speaking on Saturday in Onitsha at the Golden Health Conference held at the Archbishop Patterson Auditorium, All Saints’ Cathedral, Obi […]
Keyamo Proposes ‘Fly Nigerian Act’ for Public Officials
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has unveiled plans to introduce a “Fly Nigerian Act” a law that would compel all government officials to travel on Nigerian-owned airlines for international trips whenever possible. Keyamo made the announcement on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, during a ceremonial send-off for Air Peace’s inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London […]
Dangote Targets World’s Largest Refinery Capacity
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to expand the Dangote Refinery’s production capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, a move that will make it the largest refinery in the world upon completion. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Sunday, the President of Dangote Group said the expansion reflects strong confidence in […]
Early Voting Begins in High-Stakes New York City and New Jersey Elections
Polls opened Saturday for in-person early voting in two of the most closely watched elections of the year — the New York City mayoral race and New Jersey’s gubernatorial contest — both seen as key indicators for Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms. In New York City, voters are choosing among Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Republican […]
Trump Kicks Off Asia Tour in Malaysia, Brokers Thailand–Cambodia Peace Deal Ahead of Xi Jinping Trade Talks
President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday morning, launching a weeklong tour of Asia focused on trade negotiations and regional diplomacy, with his primary objective being a trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping to end the months-long U.S.-China trade war. Air Force One touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport shortly after 10 […]
Cardoso: Nigeria’s Exit from FATF Grey List Strong Financial Reforms
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, says the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list reflects Nigeria’s clear policy direction and improving financial integrity. FATF, the global watchdog on money laundering and terrorism financing, announced on Friday that Nigeria had been delisted from its grey list which […]
Gov. Aiyedatiwa Declares End to Unpaid Salaries in Ondo
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared an end to the era of unpaid workers’ salaries in the state. Speaking on Saturday at the combined 12th to 23rd convocation ceremony of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalising the education sector and directed the immediate payment of three months’ […]
Kamala Harris Hints at Possible 2028 Presidential Run
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has hinted at a possible return to the political stage for another shot at the White House after her defeat to President Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election. Trump won the closely contested race with 312 electoral college votes against Harris’s 226. Speaking in an interview with the […]
Ortom Dismisses Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), debunking rumours of his defection to another political platform. Speaking at the weekend in Makurdi while hosting members of the PDP G-14 and other party stakeholders from Benue North East and Benue North West senatorial districts, Ortom described the […]
Shehu Sani: Tinubu’s Military Shake-Up Vital for Security
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent reshuffle of the nation’s military leadership as a necessary move in the ongoing fight against insecurity. On Friday, President Tinubu sacked the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, along with other top service chiefs. According to a statement by Sunday Dare, […]
