Kalu Withdraws Indigeneship Bill After Public Outcry, Vows Wider Consultation
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has officially withdrawn his proposed indigeneship bill, following intense public criticism and concerns over its potential implications. In a statement issued Tuesday by his media aide, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu said the decision was based on feedback from stakeholders and a detailed report from the National Institute for Legislative and […]
Tuggar Rallies Diplomats to Back Nigeria’s Private Sector, Drive Economic Growth
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to using economic diplomacy as a tool to drive Nigeria’s private sector-led transformation and unlock national prosperity. Speaking at the inaugural Economic Diplomacy Dialogue hosted by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in Abuja, Tuggar called on the diplomatic community to support Nigeria’s […]
Qatar’s $400M Jet Gift for Trump’s Air Force One Sparks Legal and Ethical Firestorm
Preparations are underway to convert a Boeing jumbo jet, donated by the Qatari government, into a new Air Force One aircraft for President Donald Trump — a move that has triggered bipartisan backlash and scrutiny over its legality and optics. The aircraft, reportedly valued at $400 million, is being transferred to the U.S. government under […]
China Launches Nationwide Child Subsidy to Tackle Falling Birth Rates
China has introduced its first nationwide cash subsidy aimed at encouraging families to have more children, as the country confronts a sharp population decline and rising costs of child-rearing. Starting this year, parents will receive an annual payment of 3,600 yuan (approximately $500 or £375) for each child under the age of three, state broadcaster […]
Kim Yo Jong Declares North Korea’s Nuclear Status ‘Irreversible,’ Rejects Denuclearization Talks Without U.S. Policy Shift
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, has asserted that Pyongyang’s status as a nuclear weapons state is permanent and non-negotiable, warning that future diplomatic engagement with the United States must begin with that recognition. In a statement published Tuesday by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim—who holds a senior […]
SDP Expels El-Rufai, Slams 30-Year Ban Over Forgery, Impersonation
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and imposed a 30-year ban on his participation in all party activities, citing forgery, impersonation, and unconstitutional conduct. In a statement released Monday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, described El-Rufai’s claim of SDP membership as “fraudulent and misleading,” insisting he was never registered in accordance […]
MAN Urges CBN to Slash Interest Rate, Tackle Inflation and Boost Manufacturing
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to lower interest rates and work more collaboratively with fiscal authorities to tackle inflation and revive the country’s struggling manufacturing sector. Reacting to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on July 21–22, 2025, MAN faulted the decision to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5%, describing it as insufficient to stimulate […]
Peter Obi Will Return to PDP for 2027 Presidential Race – Ali Modu Sheriff
Former Borno State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, has predicted that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), will return to the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sheriff made the statement during an appearance on Politics Today, a political programme aired Monday on Channels Television. Obi, who […]
No Nigerian Should Be Marginalised Over Religion or Ethnicity — Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly to ending all forms of religious and racial discrimination in Nigeria, stressing that no citizen should face marginalisation based on faith or geographical origin. Represented by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu at the Interfaith Legislative Roundtable Engagement held Monday in Abuja, Abbas reaffirmed the legislature’s resolve to uphold […]
Ex-Minister Warns of Looming Youth Job Crisis, Urges Skills-Based Education
Former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has warned that Nigeria faces a looming socioeconomic crisis unless it swiftly overhauls its education system to prioritize skills-based learning and youth employability. Sambo issued the warning on Monday at the Impact Forum 2025 in Abuja, organized by the Uwais Maiwada Aid Foundation (UMAF). He described Nigeria’s soaring youth population and disconnect between […]
