How Tinubu Held Private Meeting With Kwankwaso In France
Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Rabiu Kwankwaso have reportedly met behind closed doors in France. The parley held in the French capital, Paris, was reportedly brokered by Kwankwaso’s ally, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, the House of Representatives member who defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
How Nigeria Can Mitigate ‘Japa’ Culture – Tony Elumelu
Popular Nigerian Billionaire industrialist, Tony Elumelu has opened up on how the lack of economic hope or opportunity is pushing skilled Nigerians to seek economic opportunities overseas. He pointed out that if Nigeria truly wants to solve its problems, it must focus on its young people in our respective states, empower them, and create an […]
I Almost Gave Up 6 Hours Into Contest, Hilda Baci Opens Up
Record-breaking Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has shared her experience in the contest in that saw her shatter a world record by cooking for 100 hours. She pointed out that it was not easy making it into the Guinness Book of Records, as she almost gave up with barely six […]
Turkey’s Election: Why Somalis Are Backing Erdogan
The ongoing election in Turkey is currently trending on social media in Somalia, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan surprisingly enjoys popular backing because of the support he has given to the country. The most senior non-African politician to visit Somalia more than ten years ago, when he was still Turkey’s prime minister, he won the […]
NYSC, The Best Thing The Military Did For Nigeria — Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has submitted that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is one of the best schemes introduced by the military and should be encouraged and sustained. Jega said this on Monday in Abuja while delivering the 50th-anniversary lecture of the NYSC with the theme: […]
10th NASS: CAN Calls Out APC Leaders Over Hypocrisy
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), asserted that the political leaders in the country are only engaging in what it described as hypocrisy and what favours them. The Kaduna State CAN Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab made this known while speaking to journalists on Tuesday morning. This comes as a reaction to comments by Vice […]
10th NASS: Govs From North Central Reject APC’s Zoning
The governors from the North Central have bluntly rejected the zoning of the 10th Assembly leadership released by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The governors have also scheduled a meeting with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu over the next few days. Africa Today News, New York recalls […]
‘29th May Sacrosanct’, IGP, Military, Vow To Defend Democracy
The Nigerian military and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba have come out to send strong warnings to individuals and groups opposed to the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu on the 29th of May. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau who is the Director of Defence Information of the army re-echoed the military warning to dissident […]
US Mounts Pressure On Russia, Releases Nuclear Warhead Data
The government of the United States has announced it has 1,419 deployed nuclear warheads in its arsenal, as it called on Russia to release its data. The US Department of State said it was releasing the information publicly as part of its commitments under the New START Treaty, appearing to reverse an earlier decision not to […]
FG Rejects Bill To Prevent Doctors From Relocating Abroad
Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has lashed out at the bill seeking to control the migration of doctors abroad for medical practice. The bill, which is before the National Assembly, is still raising some dust, prompting threats by doctors that they might proceed on a five-day warning strike if the bill […]
Matawalle Urges Buhari To Approve Emefiele’s Leave Request
The outgoing governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to approve any study leave or whatever kind of leave for any officer or government functionary who is critical to the take-off of the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu. The governor specifically listed the governor of the Central Bank of […]
US Imposes Visa Ban On Nigerians Undermining Democracy
The Government of the United States has revealed that it has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria over their roles in undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle. This was made known in a statement by the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, on Monday, published on the website […]