Manitoba Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations and Disrupt Energy Operations
A state of emergency has been declared in Manitoba as wildfires continue to rage across Central and Western Canada, triggering the mass evacuation of thousands of residents and disrupting vital oil and gas operations. On Wednesday, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced that approximately 17,000 people in the province’s northern and eastern regions, including the […]
Deji Adeyanju Slams Tinubu: Fuel Subsidy Removal Is His Worst Decision
Lawyer and human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023, as the worst policy move of his administration, alleging that it has brought hardship to citizens while enriching state governors. In a strongly worded post on X titled “All the Money Saved From Subsidy Stolen,” Adeyanju […]
Makinde Has What It Takes to Be President in 2027 — Kunmi Mustapha
Former Oyo State PDP Chairman and current Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Kunmi Mustapha, has declared that Governor Seyi Makinde possesses the vision, courage, and leadership capacity to contest for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027. Speaking in Ibadan on Thursday during the sixth anniversary of the Makinde administration, Mustapha praised the governor’s performance as “visionary and […]
Fubara Vows Full Return to Govt House, Pledges Reconciliation in Rivers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared that he will soon return fully to the Government House, signaling a potential end to the months-long political crisis that has rocked the state. Speaking Thursday in Port Harcourt during a meeting with leaders of the Simplified Movement to mark his two years in office, Fubara expressed […]
MAN DG Warns: 18,000 Jobs Lost, Manufacturing Growth Slows to 1.38% in 2024
The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has revealed that Nigeria’s manufacturing sector lost 18,000 jobs in 2024, attributing the decline to a hostile business climate and worsening economic conditions. Speaking at the 2025 BusinessDay Manufacturing Conference, Ajayi-Kadir painted a bleak picture of the sector’s current state, citing inflation, low consumer purchasing power, […]
Appeal Court Affirms Okpebholo’s Victory, Rejects PDP Petition
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State, dismissing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, as lacking merit. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Mohammed Danjuma, speaking on behalf of the three-member panel, held that the appellants failed […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s $21.5bn Loan Plan as “Reckless and Unsustainable”
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s new borrowing proposal, describing it as “reckless, dangerous,” and a threat to Nigeria’s economic stability and the well-being of future generations. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Atiku reacted to Tinubu’s May 27 request to the National Assembly seeking approval to borrow over […]
Putin Sets Conditions for Peace in Ukraine, Seeks End to NATO Expansion and Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly prepared to consider ending the war in Ukraine—provided Western leaders agree to a set of stringent conditions, including a formal pledge to halt NATO’s expansion eastward and the lifting of key economic sanctions, according to three sources familiar with the negotiations. While U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced […]
Elon Musk Steps Down From His Leadership Role in Trump Administration
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has concluded his short but high-profile tenure in the Trump administration, stepping down from his leadership role in a controversial initiative aimed at slashing the size of the federal government. Musk announced his departure late Wednesday via a post on his social media platform, X, thanking former President Donald Trump […]
Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Resume Parole-Based Immigration Processing
A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to restart the processing of immigration applications from migrants residing in the country under humanitarian parole programs, delivering a major victory to thousands of applicants seeking work permits or permanent status. District Judge Indira Talwani, presiding in Boston, issued the ruling in a class […]
