No More Empty Promises, Declares Tinubu as Rehabilitated Gwagwalada Road is Commissioned

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the era of empty promises and abandoned projects is over under his administration, reaffirming his government’s commitment to inclusive development and infrastructure renewal across the country.   The President made this assertion on Friday during the official commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace Radio Nigeria New […]

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Reject VP Slot in 2027 Coalition, Datti Counsels Obi

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former running mate to Peter Obi, has advised the former Anambra State governor against accepting the vice-presidential slot in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.   According to Baba-Ahmed, Obi’s impressive performance in the 2023 presidential election, where he garnered over 10 million votes, warrants him the presidential ticket, not the vice-presidential […]

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Dalung Backs ADC Executive, Says There’re People of Proven Character

  • July 4, 2025
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Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has expressed strong support for the new leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the party’s current direction is being steered by men of “proven character” as it positions itself at the forefront of an emerging opposition coalition. Dalung, who served in President Muhammadu Buhari’s […]

NMA Slams FG Over Saint Lucia Medical Deal, Labels It “Contradictory, Unacceptable”

  The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has strongly criticized the Federal Government’s recent agreement to deploy Nigerian doctors and healthcare workers to the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia, describing the move as “a contradiction and wholly unacceptable” in the face of a deepening healthcare crisis at home.   According to the NMA, the deal exposes […]

Benue Women Block Atan Tollgate in Protest Against Killings

  A group of women from Benue State on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the Atan Tollgate in Ogun State to draw national attention to the relentless killings in their communities.   The women, dressed mostly in black to symbolize mourning, blocked the busy tollgate, causing a traffic gridlock along the Atan-Sango road for […]

itel Energy Launches Ikeja Center to Power Nigeria’s Off-Grid Future

    itel Energy has taken a bold step in expanding its presence in Nigeria’s renewable energy market with the unveiling of its flagship Sales and Service Experience Centre in Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos.   The launch, held amid growing national demand for dependable and affordable solar energy solutions, underscores the company’s commitment to revolutionizing […]

 FBI Targets Lagos-Based Fraudster Over Alleged Theft of Trump Inauguration Funds

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an international manhunt for Nigerian national Ehiremen Aigbokhan, a Lagos-based cyber fraudster accused of siphoning over N460 million (approximately $300,000) from a U.S. political donor under the guise of contributing to former President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration fund.   In a civil forfeiture complaint filed […]

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Lagos Revenue, Services Compared with New York City

Lagos State’s 2025 budget stands at N3.3 trillion, with a projected revenue of N2.9 trillion. Despite generating significant revenue, the state’s infrastructure and services remain inadequate.   In contrast, New York City’s budget is $116 billion, with a substantial portion allocated to environmental maintenance.   New York City generates revenue through various taxes, including $35 […]

Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID Amid Terror Funding Allegations

  The Trump administration has officially shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), citing national security concerns and allegations of misuse of U.S. foreign aid. The decision follows longstanding accusations, including a resurfaced claim by a U.S. senator who previously alleged that USAID had indirectly funneled resources to terrorist organizations, including Boko […]