Category: News

Subsidy Removal Saved Nigeria from Bankruptcy — Sanusi

Emir of Kano and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Muhammad Sanusi II, has said the removal of petrol subsidy prevented Nigeria from sliding into bankruptcy. Speaking on Saturday at the second edition of the Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST), organised by the Poetic Wednesdays Initiative, Sanusi described the subsidy regime as unsustainable, warning […]

Falana Faults INEC Over Early 2027 Campaigns, Urges Legal Action

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for allegedly ignoring politicians who have prematurely launched campaigns for the 2027 elections. Speaking on Sunday Politics, Falana described the early political maneuvering as “abnormal” and insisted that the electoral body has a constitutional duty to intervene. “The law cannot cover all […]

Nigeria’s Embassies Fully Functional Despite Absence of Ambassadors – Tuggar

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has assured that Nigeria’s embassies across the world remain fully operational despite the absence of substantive ambassadors. In an interview with TheCable, Tuggar dismissed concerns that diplomatic missions were paralysed, stressing that existing structures ensure seamless continuity. “All our embassies are functioning well. The chargé d’affaires in each mission is […]

Poland and Romania Scramble Jets as Russian Drone Breaches NATO Airspace Again

NATO allies Poland and Romania launched fighter jets on Saturday in response to a fresh wave of Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine, as alliance members confront rising security risks along the eastern frontier. In Poland, military authorities confirmed that no violations of national airspace occurred, despite deploying jets to monitor activity near the […]

Rubio Arrives in Israel to Discuss Gaza War, Hostage Crisis, and Regional Security

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday morning for a high-level diplomatic visit aimed at addressing the ongoing war in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis, and broader regional security concerns. Rubio, accompanied by his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio, was welcomed at Ben Gurion Airport by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and […]

FBI Director Faces Backlash After Premature Announcement in Charlie Kirk Shooting Case

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing mounting criticism after prematurely announcing the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The statement, made on social media Wednesday, was quickly contradicted by local Utah authorities, raising concerns about Patel’s leadership and judgment during a sensitive investigation. Patel had posted that a […]

Onoja: Yahaya Bello Withdrew Succession Promise on Eve of APC Primaries

Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja, has revealed that ex-Governor Yahaya Bello promised him the governorship but withdrew support on the eve of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. Speaking on the MIC ON Podcast released on Saturday, Onoja recalled that while serving as Bello’s Chief of Staff and later as deputy governor, the former governor […]

Akwa Ibom Declares Health Emergency, Approves ₦695bn Supplementary Budget

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the health sector, announcing sweeping reforms to upgrade facilities, recruit personnel, and transform service delivery across the state. The decision was reached at Friday’s State Executive Council (Exco) meeting in Uyo, where government approved immediate interventions to strengthen manpower, overhaul health training […]

Adeleke Orders Fast-Track of Electricity Market Law in Osun

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the Ministry of Energy to prepare an implementation plan for the newly passed Electricity Market law, paving the way for the establishment of the Osun Electricity Regulatory Commission. The governor gave the directive while presiding over the State Executive Council meeting in Osogbo on Friday night. Commissioner for […]