ADC Chairman Urges President Tinubu to Reevaluate Vision Amid National Hardship
Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider his administration’s approach to tackling poverty and hardship across Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Nwosu expressed concerns about the lack of clarity in President Tinubu’s vision, noting that many Nigerians are […]
President Tinubu Welcomes Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as New Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu will officially swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) today, August 23, 2024. This event follows President Tinubu’s commendation of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who is retiring after a distinguished career as Chief Justice of Nigeria, effective August 22. According to a statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri […]
NNPC Refutes Atiku Abubakar’s Claims of Underhand Dealings in OVH Acquisition
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has denied allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who claimed that President Bola Tinubu and his cousin, Wale Tinubu, were involved in dubious dealings regarding NNPC’s acquisition of OVH. Atiku accused President Tinubu of allowing corporate cabals to control NNPC and suggested that the retention of […]
Oprah Winfrey Makes Surprise Appearance at DNC, Urges Americans to ‘Choose Common Sense Over Nonsense
Television icon Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in her hometown of Chicago, urging Democrats and independents to “choose common sense over nonsense.” Addressing a cheering crowd on Wednesday, Winfrey said, “Let us choose truth, let us choose honour, let us choose joy. Because that is the best of […]
Missing Six-Year-Old Boy Found Alive in Vietnamese Forest After Five Days
A six-year-old boy who had been missing for five days in Vietnam has been found alive deep within a forest. Dang Tien Lam, from northwestern Yen Bai province, wandered into the hills on August 17 while playing with his nine siblings by a stream. Local farmers discovered Lam on Wednesday, sitting in cassava bushes about […]
Tim Walz Rallies Support at DNC with Passionate ‘Coach’ Persona, Prepares for Vice-Presidential Run
Tim Walz, now running for vice-president, took the stage Wednesday night in a way that felt more like a pep rally than a political event. Before he spoke, about a dozen players from the high school football team he coached to a Minnesota state championship years ago ran onto the stage, some sporting their old […]
FG Announces Increase in Nigerian Passport Fees Effective September 2024
The Federal Government has approved a fee increase for Nigerian passports, set to take effect from September 1, 2024. In a statement released on Wednesday, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) spokesperson DCI Kenneth Udo announced the revision, which aims to uphold the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. Under the new fee structure, the […]
Wike Pledges Loyalty to PDP Amidst Internal Party Crisis
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly stated that he will not abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite the ongoing internal crisis within the party. Wike made this declaration during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, marking his first year in office as the FCT Minister. Although appointed […]
EFCC Refutes Allegations of Asset Sharing Among Officials, Presidential Aides
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strongly denied allegations that its officials, along with ministers and aides of President Bola Tinubu, were involved in the sharing of forfeited assets. The denial follows reports claiming that the EFCC distributed N54 billion forfeited by associates of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele. […]
Judicial Reform Advocates Urge Incoming CJN Kekere-Ekun to Strengthen Nigeria’s Judiciary
As Kudirat Kekere-Ekun steps into the role of acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) following the retirement of Olukayode Ariwoola on August 22, senior legal experts and civil society leaders are urging her to prioritize elevating the judiciary’s standards and addressing its current challenges. During a roundtable organized by the TAP Initiative for Citizens Development […]
