Atiku’s Exit Not New, We Expect Him Back — Damagum
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has downplayed the recent resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the party, describing it as neither surprising nor unprecedented. Speaking with journalists on Friday in Bauchi State, Damagum reaffirmed the party’s resilience, stating that Atiku’s departure does not shake the PDP. […]
LP Crisis Worsens as Abure Faction Rejects Nenadi Usman’s Appointment
The internal leadership crisis within the Labour Party (LP) took a dramatic turn on Friday as the Julius Abure-led faction firmly rejected the appointment of Nenadi Usman as interim national chairman by a rival group within the party. Usman’s appointment, alongside that of former Senator Darlington Nwokocha as interim national secretary, was announced during a […]
Germany’s Fertility Rate Drops to Lowest Level in Nearly 20 Years, Raising Alarm Over Demographic Future
Germany’s fertility rate fell to 1.35 children per woman in 2024, marking its lowest level since 2006 and intensifying concerns about the country’s long-term demographic and economic sustainability. According to new figures released by the Federal Statistical Office, the fertility rate among women with German citizenship dropped even further to 1.23—the lowest since 1996. The […]
Trump Scores Budget Victory as Congress Approves $9 Billion in Spending Cuts
In a significant win for President Donald Trump, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved a White House-backed measure to rescind $9 billion in federal spending, targeting foreign aid, public broadcasting, and other programs. The bill passed the House by a slim 216–213 margin, with two Republicans—Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mike Turner of […]
Trump Urges Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony Amid Pressure from MAGA Base
Under growing pressure from his political base, President Donald Trump has called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek court approval to release “any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony” related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Bondi responded Thursday night on social media, saying her office is “ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal […]
FCT Court Denies Yahaya Bello’s Passport Release, Says It’s Not in Custody
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has declined to release the international passport of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, ruling that the court does not have the document in its possession. Justice Maryanne Anenih delivered the ruling on Thursday in response to an application by Bello, who requested the release of his passport to enable […]
FG Decries MDA Tax Lapses, Seeks Better Compliance via FIRS-OAGF Synergy
The Federal Government has raised concern over persistent revenue losses caused by poor tax compliance among its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), particularly in the areas of withholding tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), and stamp duty remittances. Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ engagement between the FIRS and the Office of the […]
Atiku’s Aide Slams Keyamo as Sycophant, Defends ADC Alliance and 2027 Bid
Paul Ibe, spokesman for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has slammed Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo, dismissing his recent criticisms of Atiku as “sycophantic” and historically ignorant. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television Thursday, Ibe defended Atiku’s legacy and political relevance amid attacks from Keyamo, who had mocked Atiku’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and […]
Bode George: Those Behind PDP Crisis Are Leaving
Chief Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that the internal crisis rocking the party is being resolved as the individuals responsible are now leaving. George made the statement on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, while reacting to the exit of Atiku Abubakar, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Dele Momodu, who also left the […]
Kano Governor Claims 85% Campaign Promise Delivery, Vows to Finish Strong
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, says his administration has delivered 85 percent of its campaign promises, with only 15 percent remaining as he enters the second half of his tenure. Speaking on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of key appointees including his new Chief of Staff, Sulaiman Wali Sani, the Director General of Special Services, Major General Sani Muhammad (rtd), and 11 Special Advisers Yusuf said the figure […]
