Fubara Calls for Ethical Leadership, Electoral Integrity to Address Nigeria’s Challenges
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has emphasized the need for ethical leadership, strong institutions, and electoral integrity as key solutions to Nigeria’s sociopolitical challenges. Speaking at the Freedom Online 6th Annual Lecture, themed “Nigeria’s Socio-Political Challenges: Whose Fault, Leaders or the Led?”, Fubara stressed that leaders must uphold transparency, accountability, and inclusivity to build public trust. He […]
EFCC Boss Warns Against Protests Defending Corruption Suspects
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerians to refrain from protesting in defense of individuals under investigation for corruption, warning that such actions undermine the fight against graft. Speaking in Abuja at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) Conference, organized by the Human and Environmental Development […]
Obasa Apologizes to DSS Over Assembly Assault, Seeks Amicable Resolution
Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has issued an apology to security agencies following the recent assault on operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the Lagos State Assembly complex. Obasa, who was impeached as Speaker of the House in January, returned to the Assembly premises on Thursday under police escort and declared his reinstatement […]
Oyo State Enrolls 10,000 Vulnerable Pupils in Free Health Insurance Scheme
The Oyo State government has enrolled 10,000 vulnerable pupils in its health insurance scheme at no cost, ensuring they receive improved healthcare services. The initiative was officially launched on Thursday at Idi Ape, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde, represented by Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, described the program as a landmark effort to enhance healthcare access for […]
FG Inaugurates Special Committee to Prevent Boat Accidents
The Federal Government has inaugurated a special committee to improve safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways and curb recurring boat accidents. Announcing the initiative in Lagos on Thursday, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, described it as a critical move to prevent the frequent loss of lives and property caused by boat mishaps. “Our […]
Trump to Eliminate EB-5, Propose $5M ‘Gold Card’ Path to Citizenship for Investors
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday plans to eliminate the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program and replace it with a new “gold card” system, allowing foreign investors to gain a path to US citizenship for $5 million. Speaking to reporters, Trump outlined his intention to phase out the EB-5 program, which historically granted green […]
Eric Adams Moves to Dismiss Corruption Case Amid Prosecutorial Leak Allegations
New York Mayor Eric Adams has formally requested the dismissal of his corruption case, citing “an extraordinary flurry” of leaks by federal prosecutors, his attorney Alex Spiro argued in a court filing Wednesday. The legal motion comes as Adams backed out of a major mayoral forum in Tribeca, where he was expected to appear alongside […]
Egypt to Raise Public Sector Minimum Wage to 7,000 Pounds Amid Economic Crisis
Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Wednesday that the government will increase the minimum wage for public sector employees to 7,000 Egyptian pounds ($138.50) per month, effective July 2025. The adjustment aligns public sector wages with the private sector minimum wage, which was raised in February. The wage hike is part of a broader […]
El-Rufai Hits Back at Omokri Over Genocide Allegations
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has fired back at ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri over allegations that he played a role in the genocide of Southern Kaduna Christians. Omokri had accused El-Rufai of enabling violence, demolishing the homes of political opponents, and paying off killer herdsmen during his tenure as governor. He also referenced El-Rufai’s […]
TETFund Set to Tackle Energy Crisis in Nigerian Universities, Backs Full Autonomy
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has raised concerns over the impact of rising electricity tariffs on Nigerian tertiary institutions, vowing to step in and address the crisis. TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to strengthening research capabilities within local institutions, eliminating the need to send research samples abroad. “We will continue […]
