Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for travelling to Europe at a time when Nigerians are grappling with worsening insecurity and economic hardship. Obi, in a statement posted on his official X handle, said no vacation or foreign engagement should take precedence over the safety and […]
The Okun-Alfa community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State is on the brink of extinction as ocean surges continue to swallow homes, schools, and farmlands, leaving residents homeless and desperate for government support. <span;> <span;>At a press conference on Saturday, the Baale of the community, Yusuf Elegushi, said the surge had already consumed […]
The Nigerian naira recorded gains in both the official and parallel markets during the opening week of September 2025, marking a rare period of stability for the currency. At the parallel market, the naira opened trading at about ₦1,539 per dollar on Monday, September 1, and appreciated modestly through the week to close at […]
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has inaugurated the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Campaign Council ahead of next year’s election, urging members to take the party’s message of hope directly to the grassroots. <span;> <span;>Performing the inauguration at APGA’s regional office in Awka, Soludo said the Council members were carefully selected from the over […]
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has launched an ambitious education intervention in Gajiganna town aimed at reversing the low enrollment rates in communities devastated by more than a decade of insurgency. The governor announced a package of financial incentives and free school meals to encourage parents to send their children to school. Under the […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on the people of Benue State to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu, stressing that the success of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda depends on collective commitment. Akume made the appeal over the weekend while commissioning fully renovated classroom blocks and […]
<span;>The Kaduna State Government has levelled serious accusations against former governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that his recent actions and public statements were aimed at destabilising the administration of Governor Uba Sani. <span;> <span;>In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Suleiman Shuiabu, claimed El-Rufai had embarked on a […]
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has made a significant contribution to the healthcare sector in Anambra State. Obi donated ₦10 million to the Aguata Anglican Diocese to support the acquisition and revitalization of the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Orumba South Local Government Area. During […]
Inter Miami striker, Luis Suarez has been handed a six-match suspension following his involvement in violent scenes after last weekend’s Leagues Cup final defeat to the Seattle Sounders. The 38-year-old Uruguay international was found guilty of spitting at a Sounders official after clashing with players and staff in Miami’s 3-0 loss. Tournament […]
A civil society organisation, MonITNG, has criticised the ₦2 billion allocation in the 2025 Federal Budget for a bush clearing initiative under the Presidency, warning that such projects offer little benefit to struggling farmers in rural areas. The initiative, captured under the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) with the project code ERGP1224383, has […]
