Presidency Criticizes Atiku’s Economic Stance, Defends Tinubu’s Swift Reforms
The presidency has issued a strong rebuke of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent economic proposals, claiming that his approach would have exacerbated Nigeria’s economic woes if he were in power. The response, delivered by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, came after Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023, […]
Dangote Refinery Rejects Claims of Higher Fuel Prices, Defends Competitive Rates
Dangote Refinery has responded to allegations from some marketers that imported premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petroleum, is cheaper than the fuel produced at its facility. The Independent Petroleum Marketers’ Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) claimed that purchasing fuel from Dangote was more expensive, with Yakubu Suleiman, the association’s national assistant secretary, stating […]
President Tinubu to Swear In Seven New Ministers Following Cabinet Reshuffle
Today, President Bola Tinubu is set to swear in seven newly-appointed ministers. This announcement was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, in a Sunday statement. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will swear in the new seven ministers tomorrow, Monday,” Onanuga stated. The new appointees include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s “Trial-and-Error” Policies, Proposes Phased Economic Reforms
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for pursuing what he describes as “trial-and-error” economic policies, which he claims have intensified hardships for Nigerians. In a personally signed statement, Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last presidential election, emphasized that his economic strategy would have taken a more […]
NIS to Strengthen Border Security with Tech-Driven Strategy
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has pledged to adopt a technology-driven approach to secure Nigeria’s 4,047 km borders, aiming to curb irregular migration and cross-border crime. This resolution follows discussions at the annual Comptroller-General Conference held in Jos, Plateau State, where NIS leadership, stakeholders, and security agencies gathered over the weekend. In a communique signed […]
Moldova Decides: Presidential Run-Off Pits European Future Against Russian Influence
Moldovans are voting in a crucial presidential run-off election that represents a choice between a European-aligned future and renewed Russian influence. Current pro-European President Maia Sandu faces off against Alexandr Stoianoglo, her former chief prosecutor, whom she dismissed. Stoianoglo has vowed to pursue a balanced foreign policy between the West and Russia, with backing from […]
Kemi Badenoch Makes History as First Black Woman to Lead a Major UK Party, Vows to Reunite Conservatives and Win Back Voters
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to win back voters who drifted away from the Conservatives, following her historic victory in the party’s leadership contest. The 44-year-old MP for Saffron Walden is now the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the UK. She won the leadership against fellow conservative Robert Jenrick, 42, by […]
Entire Geary Police Force and Two City Council Members Resign, Leaving Town in Uncertainty
The entire four-member police department of Geary, Oklahoma, including Police Chief Alicia Ford, has resigned, alongside two city council members, leaving the town’s law enforcement and local government in a challenging position. Former Chief Ford did not specify the reasons behind the decision but posted on social media that the resignation was a difficult choice. […]
Governor Makinde: 2027 Election a Decisive Choice Between APC and Nigerians
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called the 2027 election a crucial decision point for Nigerians, describing it as a choice between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the interests of the citizens. Speaking at the unveiling of the new Southwest zonal secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, dedicated to the […]
Kemi Badenoch Elected Conservative Party Leader, Making History in British Politics
Kemi Badenoch, a Nigerian-British citizen, has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party, succeeding Rishi Sunak in a vote held on Saturday. This landmark achievement makes her the first individual of African descent to lead the Tories, representing a significant moment in the landscape of British politics. Badenoch, recognized for her right-wing […]
