Blue Economy Key to Nigeria’s Future — NPA Chairman
Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, has urged Nigeria to align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of the Blue Economy as a key driver of national prosperity. Adeyeye made the call on Thursday while delivering a lecture at the maiden public lecture of the Centre for Blue Economy […]
Wike Vows Support for Tinubu’s Allies, Flags Off FCT Water Project
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, yesterday pledged to back anyone aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in delivering dividends of democracy to Nigerians. Speaking at the flag-off of Lot 2 of Water Supply Projects in Karu, Wike urged residents to support leaders working with the Federal Government’s agenda. He was accompanied by […]
Trump Calls for Fed Governor Lisa Cook to Resign Amid Mortgage Fraud Allegation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of potential mortgage fraud. “Cook must resign, now!!!” Trump wrote on his social media platform, linking to a Bloomberg article about the claims. The controversy stems from a letter dated August 15 sent to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi […]
Israel Launches Initial Assault on Gaza City, Plans Large-Scale Reservist Call-Up
Israel has begun the first phase of its military assault on Gaza City, with plans to mobilize up to 60,000 reservists as part of a broader effort to occupy the city, officials confirmed Wednesday. “We have begun preliminary operations and the first stages of the attack on Gaza City. IDF forces are already positioned on […]
Macron Rebukes Netanyahu Over Claims Linking Palestinian Recognition to Antisemitism
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s accusation that France’s pledge to recognise a Palestinian state has fuelled antisemitism, calling the claim “abject” and “erroneous.” The dispute follows Macron’s announcement last month that France will support Palestinian statehood recognition at the UN General Assembly in September, alongside Britain, Canada, and […]
Ibadan Awaits Ladoja’s Coronation as 44th Olubadan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the nomination of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval followed the recommendation of the former governor by members of the Olubadan-in-Council. His coronation is scheduled for September 26 a day after he turns 81. Makinde confirmed the decision during a visit to Ladoja’s […]
Tinubu Lauds Military Gains at TICAD9, Calls for UN Security Council
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their successes against insurgency and criminality, while reaffirming his administration’s resolve to address the root causes of insecurity through reforms and a strengthened security framework. Speaking in Yokohama, Japan, at the plenary on Peace and Stability during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African […]
Gov. Adeleke Battles FG Over Osun LG Funds
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has urged the federal government to immediately release the state’s withheld local government (LG) allocations, insisting there is no legal basis for the delay. In February, the state conducted local council elections despite a directive from the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, advising that the process be […]
Alaafin Denies Rift with Ooni, Calls Reports Mischief-Making
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has dismissed claims of a rift with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, describing the reports as false and the handiwork of mischief makers. In a seven-minute, 21-second interview with BBC News Yoruba, the Alaafin said he bears no grudge against anyone, stressing that his actions are […]
APC Chieftain Warns Atiku-Obi Alliance Could Threaten Tinubu in 2027
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has warned that a possible alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi could seriously weaken the ruling party’s chances in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Alancha said the opposition bloc could command […]
