Bwala Alleges Senator Ndume Plans to Join Opposition Coalition
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has accused Senator Ali Ndume of planning to defect to the opposition coalition. Bwala made this claim during his appearance on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme. The two politicians have recently clashed over their differing political views. Ndume, a vocal critic of some of […]
China Warns WTO Chief That U.S. Tariffs Threaten Developing Nations Amid Escalating Trade War
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has warned that the United States’ sweeping tariff measures risk causing serious harm to developing countries, during a phone call Friday with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Wang’s comments come as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to implement steep global tariffs, which the president claims are aimed […]
U.S. and Iran Report ‘Positive’ Progress in Oman Talks, Set to Resume Negotiations Next Week
The United States and Iran have confirmed holding what both sides described as “positive” and “constructive” high-level talks in Oman on Saturday—their first direct engagement since the start of President Donald Trump’s second presidential campaign. The discussions, centered on Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, marked a potential turning point in long-stalled diplomatic efforts. Both parties […]
Ganduje Dismisses Concerns Over Atiku’s Visit to Buhari
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has downplayed concerns about former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent visit to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, emphasizing that the APC remains focused on strengthening its foundation and advancing its political goals. Speaking after leading a delegation of APC stakeholders to brief Buhari at his […]
Gov. Zulum Slams Minister, Pledges Stronger Security Against Boko Haram
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has dismissed claims that Minister of Information Mohammed Idris downplayed his concerns over the resurgence of Boko Haram activities, stating that such reports misrepresented the minister’s stance. Speaking during a security briefing in Maiduguri on Tuesday, Zulum raised alarms over renewed insurgent attacks, including abductions and violent raids, warning […]
CBN Warns Against Spraying and Hawking of Naira Notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strong warning against the spraying, hawking, mutilation, or counterfeiting of the Naira, urging Nigerians to treat the currency with respect as it is a key symbol of national identity. Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, made the remarks during the CBN’s […]
Obasanjo: Nigeria’s Poverty Due to Mismanagement, Not Lack of Resources
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that Nigerians have no reason to be poor, given the nation’s abundance of resources, but highlighted that the country’s poverty is due to the mismanagement of these resources. Speaking at a dinner hosted by the Abia State Government in Umuahia on Friday, Obasanjo emphasized that Nigeria has all the […]
Plateau Governor Vows to Resist Land Grabs, Support Attack Victims
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Saturday visited communities in Bokkos Local Government Area recently hit by deadly attacks, pledging support for victims and a renewed commitment to protecting lives and property. The governor toured Hurti, Josho, Daffo, and other affected areas in Manguna District, condemning the violence as a deliberate effort to displace residents […]
Iranian Delegation Arrives in Oman for Indirect Nuclear Talks with U.S.
An Iranian delegation has arrived in Muscat, the capital of Oman, for indirect negotiations with U.S. officials regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, Iran’s state-run news agency IRIB reported Saturday. President Donald Trump had hinted at the meeting earlier in the week, calling it a “very big meeting” and part of a continuing diplomatic effort. “Hopefully those […]
Trump Presses Putin for Ceasefire in Ukraine as Envoys Meet in St. Petersburg
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to “get moving” on securing a ceasefire in Ukraine, as his envoy Steve Witkoff held a lengthy meeting with the Russian leader in St. Petersburg on Friday. According to the Kremlin, the four-hour meeting—Witkoff’s third with Putin this year—centered on “aspects of […]
