Obi Slams FG: ₦142bn Bus Terminal Project a ‘Misplaced Priority’
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has faulted the federal government’s approval of ₦142 billion for bus terminals, calling it a sign of “poor judgment, lack of focus, and misplaced priorities.” On Wednesday, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved ₦142.02 billion for the construction of ultra-modern bus terminals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Transport […]
Obasanjo Slams Judiciary: “Courts of Corruption, Not Justice”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Nigeria’s judiciary is “deeply compromised,” warning that corruption among judges has turned the courts into “courts of corruption rather than courts of justice.” In his new book, Nigeria: Past and Future, published by the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Obasanjo lamented the “steady decline of the judiciary’s integrity,” describing the […]
Nigeria’s Reserves Surge to $41bn, Fuel Optimism for Economic Stability
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have risen to $41 billion, their highest level in 44 months, according to data released Tuesday by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reserves last at this level on December 3, 2021 are now sufficient to cover about 10 months of imports, signaling a sharp turnaround after years of external […]
Google Secures $10 Billion Cloud Deal with Meta to Power AI Infrastructure
Google has entered into a multi-billion-dollar cloud computing agreement with Meta Platforms, a deal reportedly valued at over $10 billion and set to span six years. The agreement marks a significant step in Google Cloud’s ongoing expansion and highlights the growing demand for high-performance infrastructure to support large-scale artificial intelligence projects. Under the terms of […]
New York Appeals Court Overturns $527 Million Fine Against Trump, Upholds Fraud Ruling and Director Ban
A New York appeals court has overturned a $527 million civil fraud penalty imposed on U.S. President Donald Trump, while affirming that he and his two eldest sons committed financial fraud and upholding a temporary ban on them serving as corporate directors. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General, […]
Iran, Europe Set for High-Stakes Talks Amid Nuclear Stalemate and Sanctions Threat
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is scheduled to participate in a joint phone call on Friday with his French, British, and German counterparts to address the stalled nuclear negotiations and the looming threat of renewed international sanctions, according to state news agency IRNA. The three European nations — signatories of the 2015 nuclear accord — […]
Tinubu Administration Showcases Southeast Gains, Pledges More Development
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has outlined the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s achievements in the Southeast, particularly in Abia State, during a mid-term review held yesterday in Umuahia, the state capital. Represented by Mrs. Gloria Abiakam, Head of the Abia Centre, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the minister said […]
Katsina Governor Radda Appoints 15 Senior Special Assistants
Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, has approved the appointment of 15 new Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and a General Manager for the State Hotels Board. The announcement, made in a statement on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, said the move is aimed at strengthening service delivery and advancing the governor’s […]
CDS Musa Faults Weak Legal System, Urges Nigerians to Learn Self-Defence
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has warned that the country’s weak and sluggish legal system is undermining the military’s fight against terrorism, banditry, and organised crime, worsening insecurity nationwide. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Musa lamented that troops often risk their lives to arrest suspects, only for them to […]
Tinubu Urges Nigerians in Diaspora to Support National Development
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians living abroad to contribute their expertise and resources toward consolidating national development and building a stronger, more prosperous country. The president made the appeal on Thursday at the Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, Japan, during an interactive session with select members of the Nigerian community on the sidelines […]
