Oba of Benin Urges Edo Governor Okpebholo to Embrace Inclusive Leadership
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has called on Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to ensure his administration adopts an all-inclusive approach to governance to promote the welfare of all residents. In a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor, the […]
Finance Minister Wale Edun Highlights Tinubu’s Economic Reforms to Combat Poverty and Drive Investment in Nigeria
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to reducing poverty in Nigeria through targeted economic reforms and investment strategies. Speaking on Monday at the 2024 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) conference in Bauchi, Edun outlined the administration’s efforts to stabilize the economy, attract […]
Biden to Propose Emergency Funding Bill for Disaster Relief Amid Strained Federal Resources
President Joe Biden plans to send Congress an emergency funding bill “in the coming days” to address the urgent need for disaster relief following a devastating storm season, a White House official announced Monday. In a memo, Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, highlighted the strain on federal agencies after consecutive […]
Trump Assembles ‘Disruptors’ for Cabinet, Sparking Controversy and Senate Hurdles
House Speaker Mike Johnson has described President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration as a team of “disruptors” chosen to challenge the status quo in Washington. While speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, Johnson said, “They are persons who will shake up the status quo. I think that’s by design.” Trump has continued to […]
Manipur on Edge: Discovery of Six Bodies Sparks Fresh Violence Amid Ongoing Ethnic Conflict
India’s northeastern state of Manipur remains on high alert after the discovery of six bodies, reportedly belonging to women and children from the majority Meitei community. The news has ignited fresh violence in a state already gripped by ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Meitei groups allege that the victims were kidnapped and […]
Obasanjo Calls for Electoral Reform, Short Tenures for INEC Leadership
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advocated for the appointment of credible leaders with short tenures at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to combat corruption and restore trust in Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, Obasanjo described the 2023 general elections as a […]
APC Targets Osun, Oyo for Future Governorship Wins – Ganduje
Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chair of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has set his sights on winning the governorship elections in Osun and Oyo states to solidify the party’s dominance in the south-west geopolitical zone. Ganduje made the declaration on Sunday in Akure, Ondo State, after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Governor Lucky […]
Ondo Guber: Tinubu Congratulates Aiyedatiwa, Urges Legal Redress for Aggrieved Candidates
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his victory in the Ondo State governorship election, commending the peaceful conduct of the electoral process. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu acknowledged the maturity displayed by candidates from all […]
APC’s Lucky Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo Governorship Election in Landslide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State. The announcement was made by the Returning Officer, Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Lokoja, at the state collation center, INEC Ondo headquarters in […]
Tinubu Departs for Brazil to Attend G20 Summit, Advocates UNSC Reform
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled for November 18 and 19. The event, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will bring together global leaders to address urgent international challenges. This year’s summit, themed “Building a Just World and […]
