Tinubu Arrives Qatar, Strengthens Ties in Official Visit
President Bola Tinubu who commenced an official visit to Doha, Qatar, arrived at 9:35 pm following his departure from Lagos after commissioning the Lagos Red Line on Thursday afternoon. The visit, at the invitation of His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, aims to strengthen cooperation between the […]
Tinubu Commissions Lagos Red Line Rail Mass Transit Project
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially commissioned the Red Line Rail Mass Transit project in Lagos State during a ceremony held on Thursday. The event saw the President being warmly received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his wife Ibijoke, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hazmat, state commissioners, and aides at the commissioning of the red line train project. Governor […]
Governor Otti Explains Delay in Geometric Power Plant Completion
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has shed light on the factors contributing to the delay in completing the 181-megawatt Geometric Power Plant located in the Aba area of the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, Otti explained that the project, initiated in 2004 during Governor Orji Uzor Kalu’s administration, faced various challenges […]
Peter Obi Condemns MPC’s Decision on Interest Rates, Warns of Economic Fallout
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general election, has voiced strong criticism against the recent decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 22.5% and the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to 45%. Expressing concern over the potential ramifications, Obi cautioned that the move to […]
FG Acquires 10 Mobile Power Stations to Tackle Electricity Challenges
In a significant step towards addressing the persistent challenges plaguing the power sector in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced the acquisition of 10 mobile power stations. This was made known by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a meeting with the Forum of Commissioners of Energy in Nigeria on Wednesday, February 28. In […]
Trump’s Immunity Claim: US Supreme Court to Consider Case in April
The Supreme Court has agreed to determine whether former President Donald Trump holds immunity from prosecution regarding allegations of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. With a conservative majority of 6-3, the court announced it would hear arguments in April, with a potential ruling expected by the end of June. Previously, a US Court […]
Biden and Trump Set to Visit Border in High-Stakes Face-Off
On Thursday, both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are slated to visit the US-Mexico border, engaging in a high-stakes political showdown over an issue with potential implications for the upcoming US presidential election. The border witnessed the crossing of 2.5 million undocumented migrants last year, causing strain on processing facilities and stretching social services in […]
Reps Rejects Bill Mandating Presidential Election Winner to Attain Over 50%
The House of Representatives has turned down a bill proposing a mandatory 50% vote requirement for presidential and governorship candidates to be declared winners. The bill, which was Sponsored by Awaji–Inombek Abiante (PDP- Rivers), is seeking to change the current simple majority system of electing the president and governors, which is in line with Section […]
NLC Reveals Reason for Suspending Second Day of Protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) revealed that it encountered threats and coercion aimed at dissuading its members and leadership from carrying out their two-day nationwide protest as planned. Despite the intimidation, the NLC proceeded with the protest on Tuesday, addressing economic challenges and the escalating cost of living since the removal of petrol subsidy in […]
IPMAN Raises Concerns Over NNPC Retail’s Conduct, Warns of Potential Fuel Scarcity
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) expressed grave concerns regarding the hostile business environment created by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Retail. Following an extensive meeting of its national officers, IPMAN highlighted NNPC Retail’s conflicting roles as a competitor, supplier, and regulator, posing significant threats to its members’ businesses. IPMAN cautioned that the […]
