International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation, led by mission chief Axel Schimmelpfennig, concluded a two-week visit to Nigeria on April 15th, engaging key government officials and International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation, led by mission chief Axel Schimmelpfennig, concluded a two-week visit to Nigeria on April 15th, engaging key government officials and stakeholders in discussions surrounding the […]
US has struck the Yemeni fuel port of Ras Issa, resulting in a devastating death toll, with Houthi rebels reporting at least 80 fatalities and 150 wounded, marking the deadliest single incident of Washington’s 15-month campaign in Yemen. The strikes, confirmed by the US military, aimed to disrupt the supply lines and funding streams […]
Shehu Sani, has voiced apprehension over a pattern of ethnically-biased appointments frequently observed across African leadership, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resist this tendency. Sani cautioned against prioritizing ethnic affiliation in governmental roles, a practice he described as endemic to the continent’s political landscape. “The danger lies in viewing power as a […]
On April 17th, Dr. Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo, Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, launched construction of a 300-unit residential estate. The project, featuring both two and three-bedroom homes, signifies a major push to modernize communities and bolster regional infrastructure. The initiative aligns with Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun’s broader housing agenda, bringing […]
Valentine Ozigbo, an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Anambra State, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Awka, challenging the legitimacy of the primary election conducted on April 5, 2025. The suit seeks to nullify the nomination of Nicholas Ukachukwu as the APC candidate and compel […]
Ken Emeakayi, the Special Adviser to the Anambra State Governor on community security, has sounded the alarm over the infiltration of the state’s security outfit, “Agunechemba”, by criminals. According to Emeakayi, some individuals posing as Agunechemba operatives have been involved in robbery, kidnapping, and extortion, undermining the trust of residents in the security system. […]
In a rare display of affection and appreciation, market women from Warri Main Market in Nigeria surprised a dedicated police officer, Mercy Uche, with a birthday celebration on a busy road in Warri. The officer, who was directing traffic with her usual focus and poise, was overwhelmed with emotion as the women danced, clapped, […]
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has delivered a scathing assessment of the current state of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), warning of a looming crisis spurred by recent comments made by Governor Nyesom Wike. Speaking in an interview, Fayose painted a picture of a fractured party lacking direction and leadership, characterized by internal […]
The Lagos State Police Command has refuted a report published by Punch Newspaper today, claiming the arrest of hundreds of suspected Boko Haram members within the state. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, launched an immediate investigation following the publication, and the findings indicate the report is entirely unfounded. According to a statement released […]
In a move that will help alleviate the financial burden on students and parents, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has slashed tuition fees at all state-owned tertiary institutions by up to 50%. The move comes as the country is facing increased economic pressure following the ending of fuel subsidies. The decrease in the tuition […]
