Edun Defends Economic Reforms, Cites Long-Term Benefits
Finance and Economy Minister Wale Edun has attributed the current economic hardships in Nigeria to overdue reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing their necessity for long-term growth and stability. Speaking on Friday in Abuja during the launch of civil service reform policies, Edun acknowledged the public’s discomfort, particularly from the removal of fuel […]
Edo State Officials Ordered to Return Government Vehicles in 48 Hours
Edo State officials from the previous administration have been given a 48-hour ultimatum to return all government vehicles in their possession, following an announcement by Kelly Okungbowa, Chairman of the committee tasked with recovering the vehicles. Speaking in Benin City on Friday, Okungbowa revealed that over 200 government vehicles are currently unaccounted for and urged […]
Lawmaker: Push for Six-Year Single Term Continue Despite Setback
Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, a member of the House of Representatives, has vowed to persist in his campaign for a six-year single term for Nigeria’s president and governors, despite the rejection of a related bill during Thursday’s plenary session. The bill, co-sponsored by Ugochinyere and 33 other lawmakers, also sought constitutional amendments to recognize Nigeria’s division into […]
Obasanjo: Corruption Remains a “Great Monster” Hindering Nigeria’s Progress
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has decried corruption as a “great monster” that continues to plague Nigeria, warning of its detrimental impact on the country’s progress and development. Obasanjo made this assertion during a ceremony celebrating the life of Justice Olayinka Ayoola (retd.), former Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), […]
Brazil’s Federal Police Indict Jair Bolsonaro and 36 Others Over Alleged Coup Attempt
Brazil’s federal police announced on Thursday that they have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for allegedly plotting a coup to keep him in office following his 2022 electoral defeat. The police submitted their findings, reportedly around 700 pages long, to Brazil’s Supreme Court. The court will forward the case to Prosecutor-General Paulo […]
Russia Allegedly Supplies North Korea with Over a Million Barrels of Oil in Exchange for Weapons and Troops
Russia has reportedly supplied North Korea with more than a million barrels of oil since March 2024, according to an analysis of satellite imagery conducted by the UK-based Open Source Centre, a non-profit research group. The oil shipments are believed to be payment for weapons and troops provided by Pyongyang to support Moscow’s ongoing war […]
Biden Condemns ICC Arrest Warrant for Israeli Prime Minister as “Outrageous”
US President Joe Biden has criticized the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) issuance of a war crimes arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it “outrageous.” The ICC also issued arrest warrants for Yoav Gallant, Israel’s former defense minister, and Mohammed Deif, a Hamas commander Israel claims was killed in July. The court stated […]
Trump Nominates Pam Bondi as Attorney General Following Gaetz Withdrawal
US President-elect Donald Trump has named veteran prosecutor Pam Bondi as his new nominee for attorney general, just hours after Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his candidacy for the role. Bondi, 59, brings extensive experience in law enforcement, having served as Florida’s attorney general. A long-time ally of Trump, she played a prominent role in defending […]
Senate Approves ₦1.77 Trillion Loan Request Amid Rising Debt Concerns
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan to partially finance the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. The approval was granted during Wednesday’s plenary session, presided over by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, following a voice vote. The Senate Committee on Local and […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s Loan Policy as “Bone-Crushing” for Nigerians
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its approval of new loans, labeling the policies as “bone-crushing” for Nigerians and detrimental to the country’s economy. Atiku’s comments came after the National Assembly recently approved Tinubu’s request for a N1.7 trillion loan from external sources. In a statement issued in […]
