No Place for Xenophobia in Ghana, Mahama Assures Nigeria Amid Protests
Ghanaian President John Mahama has assured that there is no space for xenophobia in Ghana, following reports of protests allegedly targeting Nigerian nationals in the country. Mahama gave the assurance on Friday during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who visited Accra to convey President Bola Tinubu’s concerns over the situation. According to a statement […]
Melaye Defends ADC Switch: ‘I Follow Christ, Not the Crowd’
Former federal lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has explained that his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was a product of personal conviction and not a result of political pressure or alignment with any individual. Melaye, who made his official switch on Thursday, July 31, clarified his position during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, […]
Fintiri Raises NYSC Allowance to ₦30,000, Plans New Orientation Camp
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state from ₦20,000 to ₦30,000 as part of renewed efforts to boost youth welfare and development. The governor made the announcement on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch B Stream I corps members at the NYSC […]
Okpebholo Nominates Four Commissioner-Designates for Edo Cabinet
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of four new commissioner-designates to join the state executive council. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq, listed the nominees as: · Hon. Nosa T. Adams · Hon. Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, JP · Hon. Felix Ehiguese Akhabue · Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponmwosa […]
UK Minister Kemi Badenoch Says She No Longer Identifies with Nigeria
United Kingdom Conservative Party leader and cabinet minister, Kemi Badenoch, has said she no longer identifies with Nigeria her ancestral homeland disclosing that she has not held a valid Nigerian passport in over 20 years. Speaking on the Rosebud podcast hosted by Gyles Brandreth, Badenoch reflected on her identity and upbringing, noting that although she was born in London in […]
U.S., NATO Allies and Austria Condemn Iran Over Cross-Border Threats and Covert Operations
The United States, 13 NATO allies, and Austria have issued a unified warning accusing Iran of intensifying cross-border threats, including assassination attempts, kidnappings, and harassment campaigns targeting dissidents, journalists, and public officials throughout Europe and North America. In a strongly worded joint statement released Thursday, the signatories declared: “We are united in our opposition to […]
Asia’s Manufacturing Stumbles in July Amid Weak Demand and Trade Uncertainty
Asia’s manufacturing sector lost momentum in July as sluggish global demand and continued uncertainty over U.S. trade policy weighed on business sentiment, according to private surveys released Friday. The data highlights mounting challenges for the region’s fragile economic recovery. The slowdown came just ahead of recent U.S. trade deals with Japan and South Korea—developments analysts […]
El Salvador Approves Indefinite Presidential Re-Election, Sparking Fears of Democratic Erosion
El Salvador’s ruling party on Thursday approved major constitutional reforms that allow for indefinite presidential re-election and extend presidential terms from five to six years, deepening concerns about the country’s democratic trajectory under President Nayib Bukele. The changes, introduced by Ana Figueroa of the ruling New Ideas party, were passed by the Legislative Assembly—where Bukele’s […]
Tinubu to Governors: Be Accountable, Deliver Grassroots Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday convened a special session of the National Economic Council (NEC) in Abuja, calling on state governors to strengthen collaboration with the federal government to ensure that current economic reforms yield real benefits for ordinary Nigerians. The president’s appeal comes against the backdrop of rising cost of living and worsening hardship, as well as […]
FEC Approves N68.7bn Power Boost for Universities, Hospitals, Rural Areas
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts totaling ₦68.7 billion for two major power projects aimed at improving electricity access for universities, teaching hospitals, and rural enterprises across Nigeria. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this while briefing journalists after Thursday’s FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Adelabu said the projects align with the […]
