APC Postpones National Caucus and NEC Meetings Indefinitely
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, originally slated for September 11 and 12, 2024, have been postponed indefinitely. This decision was confirmed by APC National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka, in a statement released on Monday night. The postponement affects the gatherings approved by […]
NLC President Joe Ajaero Released from DSS Custody, Vows to Continue Fight
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has been released from detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero was detained on Monday morning at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja while preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom. Benson Upah, NLC spokesperson, confirmed the detention. The NLC had expressed strong […]
Influential Filipino Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Arrested After Standoff Over Child Sex Trafficking Charges
An influential Filipino pastor, Apollo Quiboloy, who is wanted in both the Philippines and the United States for child sex trafficking, has been arrested, ending a two-week standoff between police and his followers. Authorities had been attempting to apprehend Quiboloy, who claims to be the “Appointed Son of God,” during a raid on his expansive […]
Edo Advocacy Group Criticizes APC Governorship Candidate Over Insecurity Remark
A prominent socio-political group, Edolites For Peace and Progress has denounced Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, for a controversial statement in which he allegedly vowed to “bring insecurity” to Edo State. The remark, made during an APC rally ahead of the September 21 governorship election, has stirred widespread outrage. In […]
SERAP Calls on Tinubu to Reverse Fuel Price Hike, Investigate NNPCL Mismanagement
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to compel the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reverse the recent hike in petrol prices. In an open letter dated September 7, 2024, SERAP’s deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, requested the president to also direct the Attorney General and anti-corruption agencies to […]
Nigeria and Chinese Companies Seal $1 Billion MoU for Iron Ore-to-Steel Project in Kogi
A significant development has been announced with the signing of a $1 billion (N1.6 trillion) memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Sinomach-He, a Chinese firm, and Nigeria’s Chart and Capstone Integrated Limited. The agreement, unveiled in Beijing during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit, marks a major step forward in the iron ore-to-steel project in Kogi State. […]
Nigeria Partners with Chinese Firms to Boost Abuja’s Electricity and Water Supply
The Nigerian government has formalized a partnership with two Chinese companies to enhance electricity and water supply in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Saturday in Beijing with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and the China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group, during President Bola […]
Peter Obi Appoints Ibrahim Umar as New Spokesman
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate from last year’s election, has appointed Ibrahim Umar as the new spokesman for the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR). The announcement was made by the outgoing spokesman, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, in a statement released on Sunday. Tanko’s new role as the interim National Coordinator of the Obedient Movement […]
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. […]
