Kano Governor Disburses N50,000 Grants to 5,200 Women in Fight Against Poverty
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reiterated his administration’s commitment to poverty reduction, emphasizing the vital role of women in socio-economic development. Speaking during the disbursement of N50,000 grants to 5,200 women across the state’s 44 local government areas, Yusuf described the initiative as a fulfillment of his 2023 campaign promise. “We pledged to empower a significant number of women to help them […]
Governor Oborevwori Denies Defection Rumors, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has dismissed rumors suggesting he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on January 7, 2025, by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor described the claims as baseless and the work of opposition elements attempting to […]
El-Rufai, Al-Mustapha, Others Meet to Strategize Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, joined other opposition figures at a strategic meeting held at the national secretariat of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Abuja as part of moves to strengthen opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. Among those in attendance was Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), the 2023 presidential candidate of the Action […]
Dalung: Tinubu’s Cabal More Dangerous Than Buhari’s Clique
Former Youth and Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, has described the inner circle of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as more dangerous than the cabal that surrounded former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Dalung, who served as a minister during Buhari’s administration, claimed that Buhari was often sidelined in his government, with his […]
Rivers APC Chairman Predicts Prolonged Rift Between Governor Fubara and Wike
Tony Okocha, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has cast doubt on the possibility of resolving the political conflict between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, this year. Okocha criticized Governor Fubara for not using the festive season as an opportunity to reconcile with Wike, now the Minister of […]
Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case Ahead of Inauguration
A Manhattan judge on Monday rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s request to postpone sentencing in his hush money case while he appeals the ruling upholding his conviction. The decision allows sentencing to proceed on Friday, just days before Trump’s inauguration. Judge Juan M. Merchan denied Trump’s plea to delay proceedings indefinitely, clearing the way for sentencing […]
Congress Peacefully Certifies Donald Trump’s 2024 Victory, Marking Stark Contrast to 2021
Congress officially certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election during a session on Monday that unfolded without challenges or unrest, a marked departure from the violence of January 6, 2021. The certification concluded smoothly under heightened security measures and a winter snowstorm. Tall black fences surrounded the Capitol complex, a somber […]
Russia Claims Strategic Victory with Capture of Kurakhove in Eastern Ukraine
Russia has announced the capture of the front-line town of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. The town, located 35 kilometers (21 miles) south of Pokrovsk, is seen as a key strategic point for Russian forces aiming to advance toward the crucial logistical hub of Pokrovsk. Ukraine […]
Federal Government Plans to Revive National Carrier Initiative —Aviation Ministry
Years after the failed Nigeria Air project under former President Muhammadu Buhari and ex-aviation minister Hadi Sirika, the Federal Government is now set to revive the bid for a national carrier. Ibrahim Kana, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to reviving the national carrier initiative. Kana disclosed that the president has […]
Peter Obi Claims Life-Threatening Messages After Criticizing President Tinubu’s Government
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has revealed that his New Year message criticizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s government has led to life-threatening messages directed at him and his family. Obi shared his experience on Monday through a series of tweets on his X handle. In his New Year message, Obi highlighted Nigeria’s deteriorating […]
