S. Korea Elects New President After Martial Law Unrest
South Koreans headed to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president, marking the culmination of six turbulent months of political unrest triggered by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial imposition of martial law. A handful of elderly voters lined up at a polling station in Seoul’s Munrae-dong area at 6:00 am (2100 GMT) […]
Rural Road Upgrade In FCT To Tackle Food Gaps – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has highlighted that the ongoing road construction projects in the rural communities of the nation’s capital will play a crucial role in enhancing food security. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday during an inspection of various infrastructure developments ahead of the planned inauguration marking President […]
Military Enforces Stricter Checks Post-Abuja Bombing
Normalcy has returned to Mogadishu Barracks along the Nyanya-Mararaba expressway in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, days after a reported failed suicide bombing attempt disrupted activity in the area. By Friday, the once-tense atmosphere had eased significantly. Traders of all kinds — from roasted groundnut hawkers and POS operators to ice cream vendors — were back […]
Akpabio To Govs: Stop Rewarding Flattery With Power
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged second-term governors to exercise discernment in choosing their successors, cautioning against decisions driven by blind loyalty or superficial displays of allegiance. Speaking on Saturday during the commissioning of the first 30-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Lekki, Lagos, Akpabio warned that selecting a successor solely based on […]
Tinubu Appeals For Patience Amid Ongoing Reforms
President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain patient with his administration, acknowledging the country’s ongoing economic challenges while reaffirming his dedication to national transformation. During remarks delivered on Saturday at the commissioning of Phase 1, Section 1—a six-lane, 30km segment—of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, he addressed widespread public concerns regarding economic hardship. He stated […]
Moody’s Upgrades Nigeria To B3, Outlook Now Stable
Moody’s, the international credit rating agency, has upgraded Nigeria’s sovereign rating from Caa1 to B3, while adjusting the outlook from positive to stable. This revision reflects substantial progress in strengthening the country’s external balances and fiscal fundamentals. In a statement announcing the rating upgrade, the company, said: “Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has today upgraded the Government […]