South-West Governors Establish Joint Security Team, Address Economic Challenges
Governors of the South-West region have agreed to set up a Joint Surveillance and Monitoring Team to combat rising insecurity across the region. The resolution was part of discussions at the South-West Governors’ Forum meeting held in Lagos on Thursday. “Recognizing emerging security threats, we resolved to establish a Joint Surveillance and Monitoring Team to […]
Adesina Denies Interest in Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, has dismissed claims linking him to Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race, clarifying that his remarks were misinterpreted. Recent media reports suggested Adesina hinted at contesting for the presidency in a recent interview. However, he refuted the claims, stating that he never made such a declaration. In […]
Kano Court Adjourns Ganduje’s Bribery Case to April 15
A Kano State High Court has scheduled April 15, 2025, for the hearing of all pending preliminary objections in the bribery and misappropriation case against Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), his wife, Hafsat Umar, and six others. The Kano State Government has filed an eight-count charge against the defendants, accusing […]
NSA Ribadu Slams Canada Over Visa Denial to Nigerian Military Chiefs
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly criticized the Canadian embassy for denying visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officers scheduled for an official engagement. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security […]
Zamfara Uncovers 2,363 Ghost Workers in Civil Service
The Zamfara State Government has identified 2,363 ghost workers following a payroll verification exercise initiated last August. Governor Dauda Lawal formed a high-level committee to audit the state’s workforce ahead of implementing the N70,000 minimum wage. The committee, led by the state’s Head of Service, also discovered that 220 minors were illegally receiving salaries as […]
House of Reps Approves ₦54.99 Trillion 2025 Budget
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill. A breakdown of the budget allocation includes ₦3.645 trillion for statutory transfers, ₦14.317 trillion for debt servicing, ₦13.64 trillion for recurrent expenditure, and ₦23.963 trillion for capital expenditure (development fund). Last week, President Bola Tinubu raised the proposed 2025 fiscal budget from […]
Elon Musk Calls for Elimination of Federal Agencies, Warns of Bureaucratic Overreach
Elon Musk has urged for the elimination of entire U.S. federal agencies, arguing that bureaucracy has overtaken democracy and that sweeping structural changes are necessary. Speaking via video call at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Musk outlined what he described as the priorities of President Donald Trump’s administration, while also raising concerns about artificial […]
Ukraine and European Nations Demand Role in Peace Talks After Trump Announces Negotiations With Putin
Ukraine and key European allies have insisted on being included in any negotiations to end Russia’s war, after President Donald Trump unilaterally announced that direct peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin would begin immediately. Trump revealed the decision on Wednesday via social media, stating that he had spoken with Putin and that the two […]
Federal Judge Approves Trump Administration’s Workforce Reduction Plan, Tens of Thousands Opt for Buyouts
A federal judge has cleared the way for tens of thousands of U.S. federal workers to accept buyouts under the Trump administration’s downsizing plan, rejecting a legal challenge from labor unions. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole in Boston ruled on Wednesday that the administration’s workforce reduction initiative could proceed, dismissing union objections and paving the […]
India and France to Collaborate on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
India and France have agreed to jointly develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) as part of their commitment to energy security and low-carbon transition, India’s foreign ministry announced following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France. During discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron, both leaders highlighted the strategic role of nuclear energy in strengthening energy […]
