Tinubu Vows to End Power Outages in Nigerian Hospitals
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that his administration will no longer tolerate persistent electricity shortages in hospitals, warning that lives are being lost due to unreliable power supply. Speaking at the first National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu represented by Secretary to the Government of the […]
DSS Brokers Peace as Dangote, NUPENG Resolve Unionisation Dispute
The Department of State Services (DSS) has brokered peace between Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), leading to the suspension of the union’s nationwide strike over a dispute on workers’ unionisation. The truce followed a closed-door meeting at the DSS headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, which lasted nearly […]
French Prime Minister François Bayrou Ousted in No-Confidence Vote, Deepening Political Crisis
France plunged into fresh political turmoil on Monday after lawmakers voted to remove Prime Minister François Bayrou from office, delivering a punishing blow to President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership amid mounting economic and geopolitical pressures. Bayrou, who had been in office just nine months, lost the no-confidence vote by 364 to 194 after attempting to push […]
Israel Orders Gaza City Evacuation Ahead of Intensified Military Operation
Israel on Tuesday issued a sweeping evacuation order for residents of Gaza City, warning of an imminent military escalation as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) prepare to intensify ground operations in the area. “Staying in the city is extremely dangerous,” said IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee in a message posted on social media, urging civilians to […]
Zohran Mamdani Widens Lead Over Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Poll, But Head-to-Head Race Tightens
Progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani has surged ahead in New York City’s mayoral race, nearly doubling Andrew Cuomo’s support in the first independent general election poll, according to a new Times/Siena College survey released Tuesday. In the crowded four-way contest, Mamdani leads with 46% of likely voters, while former Governor Andrew Cuomo trails at 24%. Curtis […]
Nepal Plunges into Crisis as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Resigns Amid Deadly Protests and Social Media Backlash
In a stunning political collapse, Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday following two days of massive anti-government protests that have left at least 19 people dead and much of Kathmandu in chaos. The resignation came less than 24 hours after security forces opened fire on largely youthful demonstrators, marking one of the […]
Nigeria May Soon Borrow from Fintechs, Melaye Taunts Tinubu Govt
Former senator Dino Melaye has mocked President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its rising debt profile, warning that Nigeria may soon be forced to borrow from fintech platforms such as Opay and Moniepoint. The Tinubu government has faced growing criticism for its borrowing spree. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) recently cautioned that the trend could push […]
TUC Rejects 5% Tax on Petroleum Products, Gives FG 14-Day Ultimatum
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has condemned the Federal Government’s proposed 5% tax on petroleum products, describing it as “a reckless act of economic wickedness” against struggling Nigerians. The Federal Government has defended the plan, insisting that the surcharge would provide steady funding for road projects and help bridge the country’s infrastructure gap. Taiwo Oyedele, […]
Peter Obi Urges FG to Declare National War on Insecurity
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to declare a national war on insecurity, warning that no nation can prosper while its citizens live under siege. Obi made the appeal in a post on his X handle on Monday, reacting to reports that more than 100 people were killed […]
Nigeria’s Debt at ‘Critical Point,’ Exceeds Limit — Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm that Nigeria’s debt burden has reached a “critical point,” breaching constitutional limits and posing a serious threat to fiscal sustainability. Abbas made the warning on Monday while declaring open the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts […]
