US Hints On Reinstating Sanctions On Venezuelan Oil Sector
Days after Venezuela‘s top court upheld a ban on opposition candidate María Corina Machado, the US has issued a warning to reimpose sanctions on the country’s oil sector. Ms. Machado emerged victorious in the primary, securing her position as the opposition’s unified candidate for the 2024 presidential election. Ms. Machado’s victory in the primary is […]
Abuja Private Schools Reject Fee Increase Proposed By Wike
Private schools based in Abuja are set to experience an unparalleled rise in fees, driven by the recent decision of Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to escalate operational charges for educational establishments in the city. As part of the new tax regulations, schools are slated to be invoiced according to a formula that factors […]
Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan Handed 10-Year Prison Sentence
Less than two weeks before the upcoming election, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan received a 10-year prison sentence on Tuesday, dealing a significant blow to his party’s ability to participate in the electoral process. The sentence for Imran Khan was handed down within the confines of Adiala Jail, where he has been held for […]
Insecurity: Nigeria Drowning Under Tinubu’s Watch – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has squarely confronted President Bola Tinubu on the pressing issue of national security, highlighting the persistent kidnappings that plague the entire nation. Atiku Abubakar, who vied against Tinubu in the 2023 presidential race, has taken on President Bola Tinubu, urging him to relinquish his position if he cannot effectively address […]
CBN Sheds Light On Airlines’ Verified Forex Claims
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially announced the fulfillment of payments for all verified claims by airlines, encompassing an additional $64.44 million provided to the respective airlines. The CBN clarified that the payment is a tangible step in fulfilling its commitment to resolving the backlog of foreign exchange owed to international airlines operating […]
Kebbi Governor: ₦9bn Used To Revitalize Education In 8 Months
Governor Nasir Idris discloses that his administration in Kebbi State has dedicated over ₦9 billion in the first eight months towards the overhaul of the education system. The revelation was made by the governor during the commencement of the National Campaign on Out-Of-School Children across Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria, a event held in Birnin Kebbi […]
Akpata Denies Being Obaseki’s Mole, Criticizes Governance
Contrary to hearsay, Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party’s candidate in Edo State’s gubernatorial election, sets the record straight by debunking any association with being a representative for Governor Godwin Obaseki. The aspirant articulates his disagreement with the governor’s governance style, pinpointing a perceived dearth of empathy and compassion in the approach. Akpata revealed this in […]
Kano: Why Ganduje Should Kneel Down, Beg Kwankwaso – Galadima
Mallam Buba Galadima who is a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC), National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, should kneel and beg the 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Galadima explained that Kwankwaso was responsible for Ganduje’s victory as governor of Kano State in 2015, adding that […]
Nigeria, France Move To Strengthen Military Ties
The French Defence Attaché, Colonel G Dujon, and his deputy in charge of the development of the French language learning program in the Nigerian military, Lieutenant-Colonel R Chauvancy, were received in Kaduna at the Nigerian Defence Academy by Major-General JO Ochai as both countries discussed ways of deepening ties. Africa Today News, New York reports […]
Don’t Destroy My Govt, Fubara Warns Reappointed Commissioners
The Governor of Rivers State,Siminilayi Fubara has called on the newly sworn in Chief of Staff, CoS and special advisers not to use their privileged positions judiciously and not to antagonise anybody. He also sent out a warning to the re-appointed commissioners loyal to Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, not to destroy his […]
You Can’t Run Nigeria On Palliatives, Sowunmi Lambasts Tinubu
Mr. Segun Sowunmi who is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has lambasted the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government for “running the economy on palliatives” since the removal of petrol subsidy some eight months ago. Sowunmi, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme yesterday night, called on the President Bola Tinubu […]
Food Insecurity Serious Threat To Nigeria, Obi Raises Alarm
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, Mr Peter Obi, has declared that food insecurity remains a big issue in Nigeria, stressing that lack of investment in the agriculture sector has resulted in the high level of hunger and poverty in the country. Obi clarified that the main objective of governance […]