NBA Launches Anti-Corruption Units Nationwide, Vows to Lead by Example
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption as a core part of its mission to uphold the rule of law and drive national development. In a statement on Thursday, Professor Babafemi Badejo, Chairman of the NBA National Anti-Corruption Committee, stressed that no meaningful human progress can be achieved without decisive action against corruption. “Without concrete incremental […]
Tuggar Warns U.S. Visa Ban Threatens Trade, Says ECOWAS Open for Business
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has cautioned the United States against imposing visa restrictions on ECOWAS countries, warning that such policies would serve as non-tariff barriers capable of stalling crucial business and investment partnerships. Speaking in Abuja during the 54th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at Ministerial Level, Tuggar expressed concern over reports that […]
Ezekwesili: Nigeria Fast Becoming a ‘Banana Republic’ Under Tinubu
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has strongly condemned the Federal Government’s arraignment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the move as a dangerous abuse of power that signals Nigeria’s descent toward authoritarianism. In a post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, Ezekwesili said the country is “fast becoming a Banana Republic” under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following […]
Kwara Declares Zero Tolerance for Child Marriage, Pledges VAPP Act Enforcement
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has declared a zero-tolerance stance against child marriage, affirming that the state will fully enforce laws safeguarding the rights and dignity of the girl-child. Speaking in Ilorin at a media and policy advocacy event themed “Safeguarding Our Adolescents at Home, Schools and Communities to Reach Their Full Potential,” the governor represented by Commissioner for Social Development, Dr. Mariam Nnafatima-Imam described early marriage […]
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 […]
