Tinubu a ‘Well-Known Tax Collector,’ Says Adebayo, Queries Reforms
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Adewole Adebayo, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “well-known tax collector,” arguing that while his reforms offer stability, they fall short of delivering long-term economic solutions. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Tuesday, Adebayo said Tinubu’s approach to taxation began […]
APC Accuses Atiku of Instigating Anarchy Over Revolution Remark
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of attempting to instigate anarchy with his recent comments on hunger and insecurity in Nigeria. Atiku, in a statement on Monday, likened Nigeria’s situation to the conditions that sparked the French and Russian revolutions, as well as the Arab Spring. Responding on Tuesday, […]
Trump Files $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is suing The New York Times for $15 billion, alleging defamation, libel, and political bias in what he described as a long-standing campaign to damage his reputation. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump claimed the newspaper has “freely lied, smeared, and […]
US Expands Military Footprint in Caribbean Amid Escalating Tensions With Venezuela
The United States has stepped up its military operations in the southern Caribbean, with new deployments and increasingly aggressive rhetoric from President Donald Trump and senior defense officials aimed at Venezuelan-linked criminal networks. On Saturday, five F-35 stealth fighter jets arrived in Puerto Rico as part of a broader deployment of 10 aircraft, approved by […]
UN Commission Accuses Israel of Committing Genocide in Gaza
A United Nations investigative panel has concluded that Israel has committed acts amounting to genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, citing “reasonable grounds” to believe that four of the five legally defined elements of genocide have been carried out since the war with Hamas began in 2023. The findings, released Thursday by the Independent International Commission […]
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Failing to Tackle Hunger, Warns of Revolt
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing to address widespread hunger and poverty more than two years into his administration. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesman, Paul Ibe, Atiku described the rising level of hunger as unacceptable, particularly among the underprivileged. “Whatever reform the Tinubu government […]
Tinubu Ends Vacation, Returns to Abuja Today
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja today, September 16, to resume official duties after concluding his work vacation ahead of schedule. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement on Monday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule […]
Shettima Reaffirms Nigeria’s Readiness for Global Investments
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s openness to investments and partnerships across key sectors, stressing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to economic transformation. Shettima made the remarks on Monday while receiving a delegation from Visa, led by Tareq Muhmood, Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA), at the Presidential […]
FG Bows to Pressure Halts 4% Customs Levy
The federal government has suspended the four percent free-on-board (FOB) levy recently introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on imported goods, citing concerns over its impact on trade and economic stability. The directive was issued by R. O. Omachi, Permanent Secretary, Special Duties in the Office of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister […]
Seoul Launches Probe After U.S. Raid Detains Hundreds of Hyundai Workers
The South Korean government has launched a formal investigation into potential human rights violations after more than 300 Korean nationals were detained during a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia. The raid, conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), marks the largest single-location immigration operation since President Donald […]
