Category: News

Governor Lawal: We’ve Achieved Development Without a Single Loan

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has disclosed that his administration has not borrowed a single kobo to finance the state’s development projects, crediting strategic planning and fiscal discipline for the progress recorded nearly two years into his tenure. Speaking during a media parley held in Gusau on Wednesday, Governor Lawal provided an update on the performance of his […]

Soludo Focused on Governance, Not Re-Election Campaign — APGA

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has dismissed speculations that Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State is shifting focus to re-election campaigns, affirming that the governor remains fully committed to delivering good governance ahead of the November 8 governorship election. In a statement on Thursday, APGA spokesperson Ejimofor Opara clarified that despite the official campaign window opening on June 11, Soludo is prioritizing key development goals […]

Brazil Declares Commercial Chicken Flocks Free of Bird Flu, Eyes Export Rebound

Brazil has officially declared its commercial poultry flocks free of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the agriculture ministry announced on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward restoring its position in the global poultry market. The declaration comes after a 28-day surveillance period without new outbreaks, a key benchmark under international animal health guidelines. The clock […]

Trump Weighs Iran Strike as Tensions Escalate Across Middle East

President Donald Trump has reportedly approved preliminary plans for a military strike on Iran, though he has yet to give final authorization—a move that has heightened international alarm over the possibility of a wider regional war. Citing a senior U.S. intelligence official, several American news outlets report that the proposed operation could target Iran’s fortified […]

Tinubu: They Hate Me, But I’m Still President—Democracy Protects Even My Abusers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to democratic values and national unity, saying he remains undeterred by criticism even from those who attack him personally. The President made the remarks during his first official visit to Benue State on Wednesday, amid widespread insecurity and renewed violence that has left hundreds dead and displaced. Addressing traditional leaders, political figures, […]

Benue Monarch Calls Killings ‘Genocidal Invasion’, Rejects Clash Narrative

James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv of Benue State, has described the ongoing violence in the state as a “calculated genocidal invasion” by herder terrorists and bandits, rejecting long-standing portrayals of the conflict as mere farmer-herder clashes or communal skirmishes. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held Wednesday during President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to Benue, Ayatse condemned what he called dangerous mischaracterizations of the […]

Gov. Dauda Lawal Blames PDP Crisis on Ego Clashes, Says It’s Beyond Atiku

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has said the internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is driven by ego clashes among its members—not solely the actions of its 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday in Zamfara, Lawal stated: “Everybody has their own issue; it’s not just about Atiku Abubakar—it’s beyond him. […]

Former VP Namadi Sambo Officially Defects to APC

Former Vice President Namadi Sambo has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift amid the deepening internal crisis within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Sambo, who served as Vice President under President Goodluck Jonathan from 2010 to 2015, was formally welcomed into the APC on Wednesday by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani during a brief ceremony held at […]

APC Governors Back Tinubu, Support State Police Amid National Insecurity

Amid escalating security challenges nationwide, the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has declared strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to tackle insecurity and has called on governors to enhance local protection through community policing. Speaking to journalists in Abuja after a closed-door meeting that lasted over three hours on Wednesday, Imo State Governor and PGF Chairman, Hope Uzodimma, confirmed the forum’s commitment to […]