Category: News

Bernie Sanders Blasts Democratic Party’s ‘Disastrous’ Campaign Following Harris’s Election Loss to Trump

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders issued a sharp critique of the Democratic Party’s “disastrous” campaign following Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss to former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. In his statement, Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, expressed disappointment, stating, “It should come as no great surprise that a Democratic Party which has […]

Federal Reserve Poised for Key Interest Rate Decision Following Trump’s Election Victory

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest decision on interest rates this Thursday, marking an important move for borrowing costs just two days after President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory. In September, the Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, easing its long-standing stance against inflation and providing relief to borrowers […]

Kaduna Governor Pledges Rehabilitation for Pardoned #EndBadGovernance Protesters

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has pledged to rehabilitate and empower #EndBadGovernance protesters from the state who were recently granted a presidential pardon. Speaking through Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu Meyere, Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Governor Sani outlined plans to support the pardoned individuals, contingent upon their responsible and law-abiding behavior moving forward. Following […]

Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting in Honor of Late Army Chief Lt. General Lagbaja

President Bola Tinubu has postponed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting originally scheduled for today to a future date in memory of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night. The postponement was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information […]

Obi Slams Nigeria’s Power Crisis, Urges Visionary Leadership and Sector Investment

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s persistent power crisis, pointing to the sharp contrast in electricity production between Nigeria and South Africa. Despite its larger population, Nigeria generates fewer than 5,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, a mere 10 percent of South Africa’s 40,000 MW. This disparity has contributed […]

Atiku Congratulates Trump, Emphasizes Electoral Integrity

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, has congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election. Trump, the Republican Party’s candidate, defeated Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party on Wednesday, securing the presidency as the 47th leader of the United States. This win was celebrated globally, with Nigerian President Bola […]

Health Minister Urges Nigerians to Hold Government Accountable for Quality Healthcare

Prof. Muhammad Pate, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, has called for increased citizen involvement in holding all levels of government accountable for delivering quality healthcare services. Speaking at the ongoing three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review in Abuja on Wednesday, Pate emphasized the importance of collective efforts in advancing healthcare reforms […]

Oyo State Governor Approves N80,000 Minimum Wage, Enhances Worker Benefits

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved an N80,000 minimum wage for the state’s workforce. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the decision followed recommendations from a technical committee composed of both government and labor representatives. The new wage scale will take effect after the completion of consequential […]

FIRS Chairman Assures Tax Reforms Won’t Impact Agencies’ Funding or Efficiency

Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has reassured that the four tax reform bills currently awaiting approval in the National Assembly will not affect the funding or operational efficiency of federal agencies. Addressing concerns on Wednesday at the Revenue House in Abuja, Adedeji met with leaders from the National Agency for […]