Atiku Criticizes Federal Government’s VAT Hike Amid Economic Crisis
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the federal government’s plan to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10%, cautioning that it will intensify Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis. In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Atiku likened the move to a “blazing inferno that will devastate the very fabric […]
Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi Urges Caution on Chinese Deals, Warns of Sovereign Risk
Renowned political scientist, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to exercise caution when entering agreements with China, especially regarding debt obligations. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program, Akinyemi emphasized that Nigeria must be careful not only about its debt to China but also its commitments to other nations, including the U.S. […]
Multiple People Shot Near Kentucky Highway; Manhunt Underway for Suspect
Authorities reported a shooting incident on Saturday near the southeastern Kentucky city of London, where multiple people were shot along a highway. A manhunt is currently underway for the gunman. Around 7 p.m. local time, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office stated that “numerous people were shot” on Interstate 75, prompting a closure about nine miles […]
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Edmundo González Flees to Spain, Seeks Political Asylum Amid Election Dispute
The Venezuelan government announced that opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has left the country and sought asylum in Spain. González had been in hiding after the opposition challenged the results of July’s presidential election, where the government-controlled National Electoral Council (CNE) declared Nicolás Maduro the winner, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Venezuela’s […]
FG Shuts Down Kogi Illegal Mining Site After Two Decades
The federal government has dismantled an illegal mining site in Kogi State, putting an end to over 20 years of unlawful operations. According to a statement from Dele Alake on Saturday, mining marshals carried out the operation in Jaguna, near Iye and Odogbe communities in Yagba East Local Government Area. The specialized marshals enforced a […]
President Tinubu Accepts Spokeperson’s Indefinite Leave of Absence
President Bola Tinubu has accepted the decision of Chief Ajuri Ngelale, his official spokesperson, to proceed on an indefinite leave of absence due to personal and medical issues affecting his immediate family. Ngelale announced his decision on Saturday, stating that he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff’s office. In a statement released […]
Kwankwaso: I’ll win 2027 presidential election
Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, has expressed confidence in winning the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Saturday at the inauguration of the NNPP Secretariat in Katsina, Kwankwaso stated that the party is poised to take over the presidency and other key positions across the […]
EFCC to Appeal Court Order Against Chairman Ola Olukoyede
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to appeal a ruling by Justice Isa Dashen of the Federal High Court in Bayelsa State, which implicates its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The court order suggests that Olukoyede risks imprisonment for allegedly disobeying a ruling related to a case filed by Bliss Multinational Perfection and […]
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Set for High-Stakes Debate as Voters Tune In Post-Labor Day
As is customary in American politics, most voters typically start paying attention to the presidential election after the Labor Day holiday. With that milestone marking the unofficial end of summer, a noticeable shift in focus toward politics is expected, especially among swing voters in key battleground states who will ultimately decide the race for the […]
Dick Cheney Endorses Kamala Harris, Calls Trump “Greatest Threat to Our Republic”
Former U.S. Vice-President and lifelong Republican Dick Cheney has announced that he will vote for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming November presidential election. Cheney, who played a significant role during George W. Bush’s presidency, released a statement criticizing Donald Trump, the current Republican nominee, as “the greatest threat to our republic” in history. […]
