AfDB President Adesina: Exporting Raw Materials Keeps Africa in Poverty
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has once again urged African countries to stop exporting raw materials, describing the practice as a major contributor to the continent’s persistent poverty. In a recent post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Adesina wrote: “Africa must end the exports of its raw materials. […]
PANDEF Chairman Igali Calls for Neutrality from House Committee on Rivers Emergency Rule
Godknows Igali, the chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has called on the newly established House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the emergency rule in Rivers State to remain impartial in its duties. The 21-member committee, inaugurated by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on Tuesday, is tasked with ensuring transparent governance and upholding the […]
Onyinyechi Anele Makes History as First Woman to Head Army Public Relations
The Nigerian Army has made a historic move with the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Onyinyechi Anele as the acting director of army public relations, making her the first woman to hold the position. Markus Kangye, the director of defence media operations, confirmed the appointment, which will take effect on April 22. Anele will succeed Major […]
Shehu Sani Urges Tinubu to Shun Ethnic Bias in Appointments
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to shun nepotism and ethnic favoritism in federal appointments, warning that such practices have long undermined good governance across Africa. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired Thursday, Sani cautioned the President against following a pattern where leaders appoint mostly individuals from their […]
Natasha Demands Security Reinstatement After Gunmen Attack Family Home in Kogi
Gunmen reportedly attacked the ancestral home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Ihima LGA of Kogi State on Tuesday night, damaging windows and sparking fear among locals. The attack was believed to have been motivated by the assumption that the senator was in town, as contractors had visited the area days earlier to inspect projects […]
Falana to Tinubu: Sack Rivers Sole Administrator for Breaching Presidential Order
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately dismiss Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, for allegedly acting in defiance of a presidential order. Speaking on Thursday, Falana accused the retired naval officer of breaching the Official Gazette titled “State of Emergency (Rivers State) […]
SEC Rejects CBEX Registration, Warns Nigerians About Fake Digital Asset Platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) was never granted registration to operate as a Digital Assets Exchange in Nigeria, following reports of its deceptive activities. In a circular dated April 17, 2025, the SEC responded to recent concerns about CBEX, which also operates under the names ST Technologies […]
Canadian Party Leaders Clash in First Election Debate, Spar Over Trump, Trade, and Economic Vision
Canada’s federal election campaign took center stage Wednesday night as the leaders of the four major political parties clashed in the first televised debate, sparring over domestic priorities and their stance on U.S. President Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda. Held in Quebec and conducted in French, the high-stakes debate was a pivotal moment in the 36-day […]
Court Nullifies Obasa’s Removal as Lagos Assembly Speaker
The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has nullified the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the State House of Assembly. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro voided the proceedings and resolution of the assembly on January 13, 2025, which led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa was removed from office by a […]
Rivers Crisis: House of Rep Summons Sole Administrator Ibas for Oversight
The House of Representatives Committee on Rivers State Oversight has summoned Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, for an interactive session to address the state’s unfolding political and administrative situation. The invitation coming just 24 hours after the committee’s inauguration was announced in a statement issued by Akin Rotimi, spokesperson […]
