Adesina to FG: Tackle Insecurity with Rural Economic Reforms
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has called on the Nigerian government to address the root causes of insecurity by expanding economic opportunities in rural communities. He said meaningful reforms targeting poverty and youth unemployment are essential for achieving long-term peace and national stability. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Sunrise Daily aired on […]
FG, Edo State Form Committee to Investigate Killing of Kano-Bound Travelers
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Edo State Government, has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent killing of 16 Kano-bound travelers in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, made the announcement on Thursday while receiving a high-powered delegation from Kano State led […]
OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Accuses Him of Harassment and Attempted Sabotage
OpenAI filed a countersuit against Elon Musk on Wednesday, accusing the tech billionaire of engaging in a sustained campaign to undermine the company and seeking a court order to block any further “unlawful and unfair” actions as their legal battle intensifies. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, […]
Trump Halts Most Tariffs for Three Months, But Hikes China Rate to 125% Amid Escalating Trade Spat
In a major shift from his previously hardline trade stance, President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a three-month suspension of the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs that had taken effect at midnight—except for those targeting China. The unexpected move temporarily eases trade tensions with most U.S. partners, as tariffs on imports from countries other than China will […]
Lula Warns Brazil Will Retaliate if U.S. Imposes New Tariffs, But Emphasizes Diplomacy First
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signaled on Wednesday that his government is prepared to respond to any new U.S. tariffs with reciprocal measures, but emphasized that diplomacy remains his top priority. Speaking to reporters following the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Honduras, Lula made it clear that while […]
Peter Obi, Alex Otti, and Labour Party Delegation Visit INEC Over Leadership Dispute
A high-level delegation from the Labour Party (LP), led by Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, and Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Wednesday. The delegation also included Olumide Akpata, the LP candidate for the 2024 […]
Peter Obi Denies Leaving Labour Party, Laments Nigeria’s Worsening State
Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has dismissed rumors that he is planning to leave the party. During the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Obi reassured party members that he remains a committed member of the Labour Party. “Some speculated that I have left the Labour Party, […]
Nigeria’s Maritime Sector Set for Growth with Key Reforms — Oyetola
The Federal Government is working on strategic initiatives to integrate road, rail, and inland waterway links to Nigerian ports, aiming to enhance efficiency and improve global competitiveness within the maritime sector, according to Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. Represented by the ministry’s Director of Maritime Services at the third Maritime Transportation Industry […]
Buhari Urges APC Governors to Prioritise Citizens’ Welfare
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt a citizen-focused approach to governance, emphasizing the need for leadership that balances responsibility with opportunities for national development. In a statement from his media aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari commended the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) for their efforts and […]
Bode George Labels APC as ‘One-Man Show’, Urges PDP to End Internal Crisis
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has launched a scathing critique of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), branding it as a “one-man show” with no genuine political structure. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Wednesday, George dismissed the APC’s cohesion and emphasized the need for a people-oriented political […]
