Atiku: My Priority Is a Better Nigeria, Not Presidency
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says his political ambition is not about becoming president but about building a better Nigeria. Speaking at an affirmation ceremony for new defectors to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos yesterday, Abubakar represented by Prof. Ola Olateju of Achievers University, Owo emphasised that his priority is good governance and […]
First Lady Rolls Out Fresh Relief Schemes to Support Vulnerable Nigerians
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reached out to families and persons with disabilities in Lagos through the ongoing Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) food outreach. Represented by the Vice President’s wife, Hajia Nana Shettima, Mrs. Tinubu said the programme was designed to ease the burden on vulnerable Nigerians. “This Food Outreach Scheme under the […]
PDP Governors Warn Wike Against Moves to Disrupt Ibadan National Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other aggrieved members against actions capable of disrupting the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 7th meeting on Saturday, August 23, […]
Nigeria Seeks $190m JICA Loan to Boost Renewable Energy, Expand Grid
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says Nigeria is set to secure a $190 million renewable energy loan supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to expand access to clean electricity. Adelabu disclosed this during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan, where the Nigerian delegation, led by President […]
FBI Searches John Bolton’s Maryland Home and D.C. Office Amid Classified Records Investigation
Federal agents conducted searches Friday morning at the Maryland home and Washington, D.C. office of former National Security Adviser John Bolton as part of an investigation into allegations that he may have improperly retained classified materials, according to sources familiar with the matter. The operation, carried out by the FBI, began around 7 a.m. and […]
Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds
Sri Lanka’s former president and prominent opposition figure, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested on Friday amid allegations of misappropriating state funds during his time in office, police confirmed. Police spokesperson Fedrick Wootler stated that Wickremesinghe, who served as president from 2022 to 2024, is accused of using public resources to finance a personal trip to London […]
U.S. Initiates Sweeping Review of 55 Million Visa Holders Under New National Security Measures
The United States government has launched a comprehensive review of more than 55 million existing visa holders, signaling a significant shift in immigration enforcement aimed at national security and compliance. The initiative introduces a system of continuous vetting, under which individuals may have their visas revoked if they are found to have violated U.S. immigration […]
Tinubu Names Rotimi Pedro as NTA DG, Unveils New Management Team
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Rotimi Pedro as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the country’s foremost state-owned broadcaster. The appointment was announced yesterday in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Pedro, who hails […]
Labour, Opposition Warn: Power Subsidy Removal Will Cripple Nigerians
Organised labour, opposition leaders, and economic experts have strongly opposed the federal government’s planned removal of electricity subsidies, warning it will deepen poverty, cripple businesses, and further weaken Nigeria’s fragile economy. Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Benson Upah, cautioned that the policy would plunge millions of households into “darkness, misery, […]
Rufai Oseni Challenges Supreme Court to Hear Rivers Emergency Case
Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni has called out the Supreme Court for delaying judgment on the legality of the state of emergency and sole administrator imposed in Rivers State, warning it poses grave dangers to Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking on The Morning Show yesterday, Oseni said: “When the story of democracy is written in this country, we will […]
