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At the G20 Summit in Brazil, President Bola Tinubu urged world leaders to address the economic challenges faced by Nigeria and other African nations, warning that neglecting the continent poses a significant…
In a video recently shared by Symfoni TV, Senate President Godswill Akpabio responded to a comment made by former Governor Rochas Okorocha during an event held in honor of the late Senator…
A court in the British Virgin Islands has ruled in favor of Chinese investors, Zhongshan, allowing them to seize £20 million ($25 million) from Nigeria’s foreign assets. This decision stems from a…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has identified opposition politicians, allegedly with external support, as the masterminds behind the recent wave of insecurity in the state. This revelation comes in response to a…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed his condolences following a visit to his former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, in Abuja. Jonathan’s visit was to mourn the loss of Sambo’s elder…
The Senate dedicated its plenary on Tuesday to honor the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represented Anambra South in the National Assembly. During the solemn proceedings, the casket containing Ubah’s remains was…
Just hours after Daniel Bwala claimed the position of official spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, the presidency modified his role. During his first media briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Bwala…
Myson Nejo, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Ondo State, has expressed serious concerns about the rampant vote trading that tainted the recent gubernatorial election, according to reports. In an…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the allocation of ₦5 billion for research initiatives in 2024, facilitated through TETFund’s National Research Fund. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this on…
Recall that the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi recently visited the President Of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu at the presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja and…
In a recent video posted on Symfoni TV, Dr. Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers State, heaped praise on the current governor, Siminalayi Fubara, commending his resilience in navigating significant challenges and…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a strong critique of Nigeria’s current state under President Bola Tinubu, describing the country as a “failing state” marked by deep corruption and ineffective leadership. Speaking…
During the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, former President Olusegun Obasanjo underscored Chinua Achebe’s profound African roots and his global literary significance. Obasanjo praised Achebe as a unique national treasure…
In a recent media interview, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), issued a strong rebuttal to criticisms from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member Ikenga Ugochinyere. Ugochinyere had accused…
Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, addressed the appropriateness of President Tinubu’s participation in the Arab Islamic Summit given Nigeria’s secular status. In a video shared by Channels TV, Falana explained…
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee expressed his support for Israel’s right to independently decide its policy on the West Bank, emphasizing non-interference from the United States.…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has announced the indefinite suspension of Hadi Ahmad, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Agency (FCDA). The suspension was officially…
The Abia State House of Assembly has directed the state’s Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu, to apologize over his alleged involvement in the assault of Kalu Mba Nwoke, the lawmaker representing Ohafia South…
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday criticized Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2025 budget proposal of N679 billion, which he presented to the state House of Assembly the…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light for a $2.2 billion external financing plan, potentially involving the issuance of Eurobonds and Sukuk bonds. This announcement was made by Wale…
In 2023, financial records revealed that N1.2 billion allocated by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to the Edo State Government under former Governor Godwin Obaseki was diverted and subsequently misappropriated. The…
President Bola Tinubu is currently leading the 20th Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. The session commenced at 1:13 pm following Tinubu’s prior engagement with a South-South…
we read with curiosity that Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State lifted the suspension of the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim, who was suspended a…
Ibena Rufus Salvation, National Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Phase 2, has urged President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to exempt the PAP account from the Treasury…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reinstated Fidelis Mnyim, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, after previously suspending him on October 23. The suspension was due to…
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors Forum (RHAF) has called on Abdullahi T. Gwarzo, the former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, to cease publicly criticizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after his…
As part of ongoing reforms aimed at economic growth and stronger leadership, President Bola Tinubu has granted full oversight authority to Ministers of State over the agencies within their respective ministries. Now,…
A recent video on Symfoni TV, Imo Ikenga Ugochinyere, a federal lawmaker from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), voiced strong criticism over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous…
Social media is buzzing with reactions after photos emerged of former Nigerian Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan attending a special event in Warri, Delta State. The occasion celebrated both the 37th…
Niger Delta activist and commentator Ann-Kio Briggs expressed her discontent with the current state of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Briggs highlighted worsening issues in essential areas such as fuel prices,…
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate for Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has responded to allegations linking his running mate, former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa, to funding his campaign. Okowa was…
Previously, permanent secretaries would route departmental and agency files under the supervision of ministers of state to senior ministers for final approval, limiting the decision-making power of these junior ministers and making…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a warning to Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), about potential terrorist attacks in…
Ikenga Ugochinyere, a federal politician, recounted harrowing experiences of facing violence and political intimidation. During a live interview with Symfoni TV, Ugochinyere explained that a politically motivated group of armed attackers stormed…
After the recent U.S. presidential election, Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank, shared his thoughts on Kamala Harris’s loss to Donald Trump.Moghalu pointed out several key reasons behind Trump’s…
According to the Nigerian Tribune, Atiku Abubakar, a Nigerian politician and former vice president, shared his thoughts on Wednesday about Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Trump, running as…
The possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House has sparked widespread speculation about the potential for heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Officials from both Arab countries and the…
According to Vanguard News, global leaders from countries such as Nigeria, Israel, and China have commended Donald Trump after his claimed victory in the US presidential election, where he defeated Kamala Harris.…
Senator Shehu Sani, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, has shared his reaction after the Minister of Works, Dave…
The ongoing political turmoil within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has deepened, with Governor Abba Yusuf taking decisive actions to reorganize key government officials. In a recent reshuffle, he reassigned two…
Donald Trump, the former U.S. president and Republican presidential candidate, stated that winning Pennsylvania would secure his victory in the upcoming election. He shared this viewpoint during an interview on the Rich…
1. Doyin Okupe Announces He Will No Longer Support Peter Obi According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper on Tuesday, November 5, Doyin Okupe, who previously served as the spokesperson for a…
Sule Lamido, the former Governor of Jigawa State, has shared insights into the challenges faced by former President Olusegun Obasanjo while trying to secure a second term in office.During a live broadcast…
Doyin Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has announced that he will no longer support the former Anambra State governor.Okupe recently defended his endorsement of…
The political group Omoluabi Progressives, which has recently brought former Governor Rauf Aregbesola back into the spotlight in Osun state politics, is rumored to be preparing a significant announcement next month. Speculation…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Mohammad Abubakar II, has expressed concern over efforts to create divisions in Northern Nigeria, attributing these attempts to the region’s historical unity and influence. Speaking at a…
Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, an APC chieftain and former Commissioner for Rural Development, has advised President Bola Tinubu to remain cautious and not get involved in the internal crisis of the Kwankwasiyya Movement.…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is promoting his economic agenda as a better option compared to the reforms currently being pursued by President Bola Tinubu. This was stated by Bayo Onanuga, the…
Adamu Garba, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), claimed that former U.S. President Barack Obama is fearful of a potential victory for Republican candidate Donald Trump.Garba implied that Trump…
Works Minister David Umahi is at the center of controversy following a heated exchange in which he ordered security to remove a woman who questioned him during a media event. The incident,…
Alhaji Moshood Kamal Okunola, the ADP House of Representatives candidate for the Iwo Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) today, bringing over 10,000 supporters with…
A report from Daily Trust reveals that Abia’s ruling Labour Party did not secure any chairmanship positions in the recent local government elections, a surprising outcome given that ruling parties typically dominate…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, celebrated her first year in office on Saturday by distributing empowerment materials and launching various projects in her district, joined by fellow senators.The event kicked off…
Oladele Oyelude, Director-General of the Tinubu-Shettima Ambassadors, addressed worries that opposition from northern leaders to President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bill might affect his chances for re-election. He urged northern leaders to…
The distribution of leadership positions within Nigeria’s security agencies under President Bola Tinubu has drawn significant criticism, particularly due to the minimal representation from the South-East and South-South regions.On Saturday, the presidency…
In a video shared by Symfoni TV, Chijioke Ihunwo, the chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, expressed that despite alleged attempts by former governor Nyesom Wike to undermine his…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has generated significant discussion among Nigerians and social media users after posting photos of poor road conditions in Edo State. Obi encountered these roads…
In a passionate and heartfelt speech, Peter Obi expressed his concerns about the overwhelming influence of churches and political maneuvering, which he believes distract from pressing national issues. His bold suggestion to…
Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu of Edo State has praised the achievements of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s outgoing administration. Reflecting on their eight years in office, he shared his thoughts on Twitter, noting that…
Following the collapse of minors during a court trial, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, publicly called on Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take immediate…
The recent directive by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to crack down on beggars in Abuja has sparked a range of reactions. Speaking during the launch of a road project in Katampe District,…
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for expecting global respect and investment while simultaneously presenting minors in court. Effiong expressed on his X account that the government is…
Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara recently addressed a large crowd to celebrate his administration’s achievements over the past year. During the event, he expressed gratitude to God for the progress made despite…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has ridiculed Finance Minister Wale Edun regarding the Federal Government’s empowerment initiative.Sani suggested that Edun believes he can lift 25 million Nigerians out of poverty by…
Senator Ishaku Abbo has unveiled a detailed plan aimed at reducing petrol prices in Nigeria from the current price of over N1000 per liter to N480 by February 2025. He believes this…
The socio-political group Afenifere has voiced strong criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing a lack of empathy toward the hardships faced by Nigerians amidst growing economic challenges, insecurity, and widespread hunger.…
Sunday Dare, newly appointed as Special Adviser on Public Communications and Orientation by President Bola Tinubu, has addressed accusations of disloyalty for his past role in Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Speaking on Politics…
The recent ruling by the Federal High Court that prohibits federal allocations to Rivers State raises significant concerns about the balance of power between the federal government and state rights in Nigeria.…
In an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm, Kenneth Okonkwo criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He argued that this…
Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo has accused Justice Chioma Iheme Nwosu of the Supreme Court of unlawfully stripping him of his electoral mandate, which he claims he rightfully obtained from the voters in…
Dele Momodu, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised concerns following a ruling by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court has ordered…
The former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has responded to a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja that halts the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
The Senate has begun the screening process for seven newly nominated ministers.The nominees include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda for Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Muhammadu Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and…
Senator Ali Ndume, an APC representative in Borno South National Assembly, has warned that the involvement of the World Bank and IMF is leading Nigeria toward a critical situation similar to that…
House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh has publicly apologized for slapping a Bolt driver who was delivering a package to him. The incident, captured in a viral video, showed Ikwechegh angrily slapping…
President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund at a ceremony in the State House. During the event, he commended the Armed Forces for…
The escalating conflict between governors and the Federal Government underscores the intricate issues of resource control and regional fairness in Nigeria’s fiscal strategies. President Bola Tinubu’s proposed transition to a Derivation-based Model…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima recently met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide an update on national matters during the President’s two-week leave. The meeting took place at the Presidential Villa and included…
Former Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central, has shared his views on reports that the administration led by Bola Tinubu plans to take a $618 million loan to buy 34 new…
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga announced that President Tinubu has established a new Ministry of Regional Development to oversee the Niger Delta and other development commissions. This announcement followed a cabinet reshuffle that…
The SEC is working on new rules to require venture capital (VC) fund managers to play an active role in managing their portfolio companies. This proposal is part of broader changes in…
The Mayor of Urhobo land, Eshanekpe, also known as Akpodoro, recently responded to comments by Alhaji Asari Dokubo, the former leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force. In statements that gained widespread…
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for the 2023 presidential election, has voiced his worries about Nigeria’s ongoing power crisis and frequent failures of the national grid, as reported by The…
Ann Kio Briggs, a human rights activist, has addressed the controversy surrounding 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule. These lawmakers were initially seen publicly waving…
Political leaders from Northern Nigeria are reportedly facing a tough choice regarding who to support in the upcoming presidential election. According to sources cited by the Nigerian Tribune, worsening economic conditions and…
A youth support group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a strong warning to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his associates in the National Assembly, urging them to stop…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State expressed disappointment, stating that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not yet brought the development he achieved as Lagos State governor from 1999 to 2007 to the…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan reflected on the emotional experience of losing the 2015 presidential election, calling it one of the toughest times in his political life. Speaking on Friday, Jonathan shared how…
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has voiced his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as one of the new ministers. During a Federal Executive Council…
A heated debate erupted in the Nigerian House of Representatives on Thursday as lawmakers argued over a proposed bill aimed at expanding the reach of Sharia law in the country. This contentious…
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe from Abia South has expressed his belief that President Bola Tinubu has provided the Southeast with what he calls “renewed shege,” implying ongoing suffering. This comment came after the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that there is no deadline for the circulation of old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes. This clarification came amid rumors that the old notes…
The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning that buildings must be utilized strictly for their designated purposes, whether commercial or residential. Olayinka Abdul, the General Manager of the Lagos State…
During an ordination service held by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Brazil, Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivered a powerful message on the consequences of losing spiritual light once it has…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has firmly rejected claims made by Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure in the Biafran separatist movement. Ekpa alleged that Okonjo-Iweala facilitated…
The Benue State National Assembly and Federal Appointees Caucus has commended Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Professor Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources…
The Ekiti State Government has introduced a ban on night grazing and issued a stern warning to herders against allowing their cattle to damage agricultural investments in the state. This decision is…
Charles Nwekeaku, the Secretary General of the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum, has alleged that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), believes that certain politicians in the South…
During a tense confrontation with protesting land developers in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike expressed strong opposition to what he labeled illegal land grabbing. A video shared by TVC…
Katchi Ononuju, a key member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), recently emphasized the urgent need for a strong opposition to ensure the health of Nigeria’s democracy. In a conversation with reporters,…