By Bamidele Atoyebi The economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration have unexpectedly shifted the balance of wealth in Nigeria. For the first time in a long while, the states and local governments appear richer than ever before. The same economy that once left them struggling to pay salaries has now made them financial giants. […]
The Niger Delta Advancement Forum (NDAF) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, for what it described as an “unprecedented transformation” in the welfare and development of oil-producing communities across the Niger Delta. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed […]
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has become the only truly dominant political party in Nigeria, crediting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance for the wave of defections from opposition parties. Speaking during a political gathering in Owerri, Uzodimma said that the ruling party’s growing influence is evident in […]
A new global study has ranked Hong Kong as the city with the best public transport system in the world, reaffirming its reputation as a model for urban mobility, efficiency, and connectivity. The comprehensive index, which analyzed several major cities across continents, assessed transportation systems based on multiple criteria, including network coverage, affordability, cleanliness, […]
Gunmen on Friday evening attacked a police station in Zonkwa town, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing at least two police officers in a violent raid that has left the community in fear and confusion. According to reports, the assailants stormed the Zonkwa Divisional Police Station around dusk and opened fire […]
Russia has proposed an ambitious plan to construct a massive undersea rail and transport tunnel connecting Russia and the United States through the Bering Strait a project dubbed the “Putin–Trump Tunnel.” The idea was presented by Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and one of President Vladimir Putin’s top investment […]
A new linguistic overview has highlighted Kiswahili as the most widely spoken language in Africa, with an estimated 230 million speakers across the continent. The findings underscore the linguistic diversity of Africa, where over 2,000 languages are spoken across 54 countries. According to the latest estimates, Nigerian Pidgin ranks second with 121 million speakers, […]
The Igbo National Union Worldwide (INU-W) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Lagos State and Federal Governments to halt the ongoing demolition of properties allegedly owned by Igbo entrepreneurs, warning that continued silence over the matter could inflame ethnic tension across the country. In a statement signed by its Administrative Secretary, Mazi Austin-Mary Ndukwu, […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, citing his performance and inclusiveness in governance as key reasons for their support. The endorsement was announced during a well-attended stakeholders meeting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, bringing together top party leaders […]
The Chief Imam of Ekiti State and President of the League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, Edo, and Delta states, Alhaji Kewulere Bello, has commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji for promoting inclusive governance and advancing gender equality in the state. Bello described Oyebanji’s administration as a model of humility and collective leadership, attributing its […]
