VP Shettima Regrets Setbacks in African Democracy, Advocates Reforms for Stronger Governance
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed concern over the challenges facing democracy in Africa, attributing its setbacks to pressures such as endemic poverty and insecurity across the continent. Speaking at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria, organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development (Centre LSD) in Abuja, Shettima—represented by his […]
U.S.-Colombia Standoff Ends After Trump Threatens 25% Tariff and Sanctions Over Blocked Repatriation Flights
An agreement was reached late Sunday night between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve a conflict over the repatriation of Colombian citizens from the United States. Earlier in the day, tensions escalated when Petro blocked two U.S. military flights carrying undocumented Colombian immigrants from landing in the country. In response, […]
Trump Administration Orders USAID to Align with ‘America First’ Policy Amid Foreign Aid Freeze
The Trump administration has directed employees at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to ensure foreign aid operations align with the “America First” agenda, warning of potential disciplinary actions for non-compliance. In a memo sent on Saturday to over 10,000 USAID staff, the administration outlined expectations following a sweeping freeze on foreign aid programs […]
Trump Orders Review of FEMA, Stops Short of Immediate Shutdown
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Sunday establishing a review council to evaluate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). While the order does not immediately dismantle or restructure the nation’s primary disaster response agency, it signals potential changes ahead. The order calls for the creation of a council comprising federal officials and […]
Obasanjo Advocates for Yoruba Heritage, Celebrates Female Drummer Ara’s Achievements
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his respect for Ifa, the Yoruba divination system, highlighting its historical significance in Yorubaland prior to the arrival of Christianity and Islam. Obasanjo shared his views on Sunday during a luncheon he hosted to celebrate the 50th birthday of renowned female drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly known as Ara. The […]
PDP Governors Back Fubara’s Control of Rivers Party Structure Amid Wike Rift
Governors under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s leadership and control of the party’s structure in the state. Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, announced the endorsement during a meeting with Fubara, who had visited to offer condolences on the […]
Nigeria Ranks 4th Globally in Inflation, NESG Projects Economic Stabilization in 2025
Nigeria recorded the highest inflation rate in Africa and ranked fourth globally in December 2024, underscoring worsening living conditions and rising poverty levels, according to the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG). The inflation rate, which peaked at 34.2% in June 2024, briefly eased but rebounded to 34.8% by December. Key drivers included soaring food and […]
FG Criticized for NYSC Allowance Delay as Corps Members Struggle Amid Rising Inflation
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has slammed the Federal Government for failing to implement the promised increase in National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ allowances, announced in September 2024. The proposed policy, which would raise corps members’ stipends from N33,000 to N77,000, was initially welcomed as a solution to financial difficulties faced […]
Kwankwaso Warns FG to Avoid Meddling in Kano Affairs
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has cautioned the Federal Government against interfering in Kano State’s internal matters. Kwankwaso’s warning follows a contentious “terror alert” issued by the Kano State Police Command ahead of the annual Maulud celebration in honor of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass, the […]
Afe Babalola Drops Defamation Case Against Dele Farotimi Following Leaders’ Intervention
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola has announced the withdrawal of his defamation lawsuit against human rights advocate Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was arrested in December in Lagos and transferred to Ekiti State, where he was accused of “criminally defaming” Babalola in his book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System. After being arraigned, the Ekiti State Magistrate […]
