Lagos PDP Rejects Seyi Tinubu’s Gubernatorial Ambitions for 2027
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the idea of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 gubernatorial elections. This opposition follows endorsements from several groups, including the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, who proposed Seyi Tinubu as a potential candidate, and […]
Edo Governor Abolishes Obaseki-Era Councils, Restores Benin Royal Rights
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has annulled the traditional councils created in the Edo South senatorial district by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The Governor also reinstated the statutory financial entitlements of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and restored the administrative structure that existed before the councils’ establishment. The announcement, made in a statement on […]
Finance Minister: Nigeria Saves $20 Billion from Petrol Subsidy Removal, Forex Reforms
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced that Nigeria has saved an estimated $20 billion through the removal of petrol subsidies and the adoption of a market-based foreign exchange pricing system. Edun shared this during an event in Abuja marking the first 100 days in office of Esther Walso-Jack, […]
Shooting Near Israeli Embassy in Jordan Leaves Gunman Dead, Three Officers Injured
A gunman was fatally shot, and three police officers were injured in a shooting near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, on Sunday. According to Jordan’s state news agency Petra, the attacker opened fire on a police patrol in the Rabiah neighborhood before being neutralized by security forces. The heavily secured area surrounding the Israeli […]
Trump Names Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture Nominee
Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Brooke Rollins, a longtime ally and president of the America First Policy Institute, as secretary of agriculture. The announcement, made late Saturday afternoon, completes Trump’s cabinet selections ahead of his return to the presidency. “As our next Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke will spearhead the effort to protect American […]
Intense Drone Battles Mark Latest Escalation in Ukraine Conflict
Ukraine’s air force reported that at least 73 Russian attack drones breached its airspace between Saturday night and early Sunday, capping a week of historic battlefield developments involving advanced weaponry on both sides. According to Ukraine’s military, 50 of the drones were shot down, while 19 were lost in flight. As of 7 a.m. local […]
NANS Urges Tinubu to Address Growing Hunger and Economic Hardship
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to take immediate steps to address the worsening hunger and economic challenges confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement released on Saturday by Abdulyekinn Odunayo, Clerk of the Senate at NANS headquarters, the association expressed deep […]
NEF Rejects Tax Reform Bill, Warns of Threats to National Unity
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has strongly opposed the Tax Reform Bill, describing it as a policy “conceived in bad faith” that endangers Nigeria’s unity and marginalizes the northern region’s resources. In a communiqué released after its second bi-annual Board of Trustees meeting in Abuja on Saturday, November 23, NEF, under the leadership of Professor […]
NLC Warns of Strikes, Sticks to December 1 Minimum Wage Deadline
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated its stance on the December 1 deadline for all states to implement the new national minimum wage of ₦70,000, as mandated by President Bola Tinubu’s July 2024 legislation. Despite over 30 states already adopting the new wage structure, the NLC insists that no state should be exempted from […]
Obasanjo Urges African Youths to Shun Drug Abuse, Calls for Stronger Action
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a stern warning to African youths about the dangers of drug abuse, emphasizing that substance use can ruin both their dreams and lives. Obasanjo made this call on Saturday during the 2nd edition of the Fly Above The High sensitization programme against drug abuse, organized by the Recovery Advocacy Network […]
