ADC Slams Tinubu Over ‘False’ Revenue Claims, Debt Surge
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of misleading Nigerians with “false statistics” on revenue generation, insisting the government’s claims do not add up. In a statement on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the recent celebration of revenue mobilisation as “propaganda built on lies,” citing a […]
Reports Suggest Efforts to Clear Mayoral Field for Cuomo Spark Outrage, Denials from Adams and Sliwa
A New York Times report has ignited political uproar after alleging that backchannel efforts are underway to offer New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa roles in the Trump administration, in a bid to clear the path for former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the city’s mayoral race. According to the report, […]
Trump Dismisses Epstein File Push as “Democrat Hoax” Amid Bipartisan Drive for Transparency
President Donald Trump on Wednesday downplayed renewed efforts in Congress to release all remaining files related to Jeffrey Epstein, dismissing the push as a political distraction. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump called the controversy “a Democrat hoax that never ends.” “From what I understand, thousands of pages of documents have already been provided,” Trump […]
U.S. Court Orders Google to Pay $425 Million Over Privacy Breach in Major Class Action Case
A U.S. federal court has ordered Google to pay $425 million in damages after finding the tech giant guilty of violating user privacy by collecting data even when its tracking features were turned off. The ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over tech companies’ handling of personal data. The verdict stems from […]
Portugal Declares National Mourning After Deadly Lisbon Funicular Crash Kills 15
Portugal has declared a national day of mourning following a tragic accident involving the historic Glória funicular in Lisbon, which derailed and crashed into a building near Liberty Avenue on Wednesday evening. At least 15 people were killed and 18 others injured, including several foreign nationals. Five of the injured remain in critical condition. The […]
Tinubu Rejects 2027 Distractions, Reaffirms Focus on Governance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accused opposition parties of dragging the All Progressives Congress (APC) into premature political activities ahead of the 2027 elections but insisted he remains focused on delivering good governance. Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday while receiving North-East governors led by Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, at the Presidential Villa, […]
FG Declares September 5 Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the government in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on […]
Tinubu Orders Compulsory Health Insurance Across All MDAs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the compulsory implementation of health insurance across all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in line with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. In a service-wide directive to be circulated by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), the President mandated strict compliance with the […]
Tinubu Declares State Police Inevitable, Orders Security Review in Katsina
President Bola Tinubu has said the creation of a decentralised police force has become inevitable as part of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Speaking on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving a delegation of prominent Katsina citizens led by Governor Dikko Radda, Tinubu directed security agencies to review their operations in the […]
Bwala Retracts “No-Man’s Land” Comment on Lagos
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has clarified his earlier remark describing Lagos as a “no-man’s land.” Speaking in an interview on Arise Television, Bwala explained that his comment was not intended to diminish Lagos’ identity but to highlight its cosmopolitan character and central role in Nigeria’s economy. He said […]
