Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of possible military action against Nigeria, describing it as an issue that “should give every Nigerian serious concern.” Trump, in a widely circulated statement, accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect […]
The Delta North chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally thrown its weight behind the creation of Anioma State, declaring the zone fully prepared for statehood and calling on the National Assembly to make it the sixth state in Nigeria’s Southeast geopolitical region. In a letter dated November 3, 2025, addressed to the […]
The Federal Government has unveiled an extensive package of 50 tax exemptions and reliefs to take effect from January 1, 2026, in a major push to reduce the financial burden on citizens and stimulate economic expansion. Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said the new measures, totalling 50 […]
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party is “dead” in Ekiti State and that all governorship aspirants under its platform are “fooling themselves,” while endorsing Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress for re-election in 2026. Speaking with journalists in Ado Ekiti on Monday, the former governor said […]
Nigeria’s currency and equities market suffered sharp declines on Monday, marking a turbulent start to November trading as geopolitical tensions and investor anxiety weighed heavily on market sentiment. The naira weakened to ₦1,436.34 per dollar at the official market, losing ₦14.61 or 1.03 per cent from its year-high of ₦1,421.73/$, according to Central Bank of […]
Economic and social experts have called on G20 leaders to establish a global panel to address what they describe as a worsening “inequality emergency” that threatens democracy, economic stability, and social cohesion worldwide. The call came ahead of this month’s G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, where leaders are expected to deliberate on global economic […]
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, has decorated 29 newly promoted officers of the command with their new ranks, urging them to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and dedication in their service to the nation. Speaking during the decoration ceremony held on Monday at the Officers’ Mess in Kano, Bakori described the promotion as a […]
The Oyo State Government has announced the launch of a statewide competition for the best logo, theme, and mascot design ahead of the state’s golden jubilee celebration in 2026. Chairman of the Oyo @50 Celebration Committee, Saheed Fijabi, disclosed this on Monday during a press conference at the Local Government Training Centre, Secretariat, Ibadan. Fijabi, […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused opposition figures of fueling claims that Christians are being deliberately killed in Nigeria. His comments come amid a growing international debate following U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that the Nigerian government is failing to protect Christians from persecution. Speaking in reaction to […]
An old quote attributed to Nelson Mandela has resurfaced and sparked widespread debate online as Nigerians draw parallels between his words and the country’s current tensions with the United States. The quote — “If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America” — […]
