FG Vows to End Poverty-Driven School Absenteeism
Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, has said no Nigerian child should be denied access to education because of financial hardship. According to the minister, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has prioritised policies designed to make education more accessible and affordable for students across the country. Ahmad made the remarks on Friday […]
Atiku Demands El-Rufai’s Release Ahead of Eid Kabir
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on federal authorities and the Kaduna State Government to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing his continued detention as an attack on civil liberties and democratic principles. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku condemned the development, particularly […]
Elliot Denies Obasa Impeachment Plot, Apologises to Gbajabiamila
Lagos lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I, Desmond Elliot, has publicly apologised to Femi Gbajabiamila over his alleged involvement in the failed impeachment attempt of former Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Elliot made the apology during a television appearance on Let’s Talk, a TVC programme on Friday, where he described Gbajabiamila as his political mentor and elder […]
Starmer Faces Deepening Crisis as Andy Burnham Eyes Labour Leadership Bid
The United Kingdom government is facing mounting political uncertainty as Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts growing pressure from within the governing Labour Party and the prospect of a leadership challenge from Andy Burnham. Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, cannot formally launch a bid for the party leadership until he secures a return to […]
China Pushes for ‘Strategic Stability’ With U.S. Amid Taiwan Concerns
China appears to be seeking a more stable relationship with the United States for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term — provided Washington avoids actions Beijing views as crossing red lines on Taiwan, one of the most sensitive issues in bilateral relations. According to a Chinese government summary of Thursday’s meeting between Trump and […]
UAE Accelerates Major Oil Pipeline Project to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates will speed up construction of a major new oil pipeline aimed at doubling the country’s export capacity through Fujairah by 2027, according to an announcement Friday from the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The move is expected to significantly strengthen the UAE’s ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global […]
FG Denies Approving 40% Peculiar Allowance for Civil Servants
The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming it approved a 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants, describing the reports as inaccurate. In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Eno Olotu, the government clarified that […]
Makinde Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition
Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, has officially declared his intention to contest for the presidency in the 2027 general election. Makinde made the announcement on Thursday during a unity rally jointly organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All People’s Movement (APM) at Mapo Hall. The governor said Nigeria needed a new […]
Fintiri Reshuffles Cabinet, Swaps Key Commissioners
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has carried out another cabinet reshuffle in Adamawa State, redeploying two commissioners to new ministries. Under the changes, Joab Sahma, who previously served as Commissioner for Lands and Survey, has been moved to the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. Similarly, John Ishaya Dabari has been redeployed from the Ministry of Commerce, […]
Atiku Holds Talks With U.S. Representatives on Nigeria Crisis
Atiku Abubakar on Thursday held talks with representatives of Riley Moore on issues relating to election integrity and security concerns in Nigeria. The meeting was disclosed in a statement issued by Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., a Washington D.C.-based lobbying firm representing the former vice president. According to the statement, discussions centered on safeguarding Nigerians’ democratic rights […]
