African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, has emphasized that Africa’s growing youth population should be seen as an economic advantage rather than a challenge, stressing the need for significant investment in human capital development and financial support. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, the former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture … Read more
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged substantial investment to boost agriculture and healthcare services in Cross River State The AfDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, gave the pledge during a state banquet organised in his honor by the state government. Adesina outlined plans to support primary healthcare delivery in addition to supporting the state with … Read more
The Chairman of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Enugu State chapter, Comrade Ben Asogwa, Thursday, called on elected office-holders on the platform of the Labour Party as well as other stakeholders of the party to rescue the party before it would go into oblivion. Asogwa, who spoke in Enugu while reacting to many challenges … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lambasted former Rivers State Governor, Rufus Ada George, saying that the elder statesman is speaking like a child. Naija News earlier reported that during a media briefing, Ada George, had accused the FCT Minister of orchestrating the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, including … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service Custodial Center in Owerri, Imo State, has debunked reports alleging a prison break at the facility, describing the claims as false and misleading. Also, an Owerri resident who spoke to THE WHISTLER noted that normal activities continue in and around the facility on Thursday, with no indication of any security breach … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has denied dismissing the security concerns of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state. Legit.ng recalls that Governor Zulum raised alarms about the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks, warning the region could spiral back into chaos if the situation worsens. Zulum appealed for military … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has predicted that the outcome of the 2027 election will be a huge lesson for some people. According to him, some people are planning to use ‘fake news’ to win the 2027 election. The APC chieftain, who is a known supporter of President Bola Tinubu, … Read more
Nigeria’s rising fiscal pressures are likely to drive more aggressive domestic borrowing by the Debt Management Office (DMO), investment analysts at CardinalStone Limited have warned in their latest fixed-income market update. The caution comes amid signs of tightening liquidity, shifting investor sentiment, and a significant increase in the federal government’s spending projections for 2025. According … Read more
Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, has addressed the recent verbal exchange between goalkeeper Andre Onana and Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic, suggesting that the incident was a mere “misunderstanding.” The tension between Andre Onana and Nemanja Matic escalated ahead of their Europa League quarter-final tie, where Manchester United are hoping to secure their only opportunity for … Read more
The European Union (EU) has announced a 90-day suspension of its planned retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, following President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt import taxes on most American trading partners, according to ABC News. President Trump announced on Wednesday that the U.S. would pause tariff increases for 90 days on all countries except … Read more
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu wanted him to work in his administration, but he turned down the offer. According to Galadima, Tinubu personally approached him four times during the burial of Nduka Obaigbhena’s mother, but he turned down the offer. The NNPP chieftain … Read more
A former Lagos lawmaker, Olusola Sokunle, has stated that no coalition formed against President Bola Tinubu will succeed in 2027. Sokunle, who represented Oshodi-Isolo Constituency I between 2015 and 2023 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, shared his thoughts on Tinubu’s re-election while addressing newsmen on Thursday. He insisted that the President would not … Read more
Argentine star, Lionel Messi played a pivotal role as Inter Miami overcame a 2-0 deficit on aggregate to secure a 3-1 victory against Los Angeles FC, earning a place in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday. Lionel Messi demonstrated his enduring ability to influence matches, scoring twice, including a decisive penalty in … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a ₦50 billion lawsuit brought by the embattled leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government. Naija News reports that Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled to strike out the case due to insufficient prosecution efforts. During the court proceedings on Thursday, April 10, … Read more
The Supreme Court is facing pressure to speed up action on a petition filed by seven governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governors are challenging the emergency rule declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Among those demanding expedited action on the petition is a civil society group, Advocates for Democratic Nigeria … Read more
Uche Odogwu, a UK-based Nigerian literary and performance artist, recently spoke about his upcoming novel, Dark Circles Under the Eyes, in an interview with veteran cultural and lifestyle journalist, Olusola Bodunde Sanusi. In Dark Circles Under the Eyes, Uche Odogwu delivers a haunting yet lyrical meditation on incarceration, identity, and diasporic disillusionment. At once emotionally … Read more
The management of the Imo State Custodial Centre has officially addressed the viral online reports claiming an attack on the facility and an escape of inmates, calling the news completely false. In a statement issued on Thursday in Owerri, the state capital, Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Custodial Centre, CSC Goodluck Uboegbulam, strongly … Read more
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima, has claimed that his daughter worked for former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for four years without pay. Galadima, a stalwart in the Kwankwasiyya movement, made the revelation during an appearance on a programme on AIT. He has been a fierce critic of the policies of … Read more
Washington, USA – The US Mission in Nigeria has expressed concern over the alleged intimidation and threats against Nigerian religious leaders. A recent report by the Catholic Register alleged that a Nigerian bishop, Wilfred Anagbe, alerted the world to the alleged persecution of Christians in Benue state. Anagbe’s testimony in America reportedly drew verbal attacks … Read more
Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa, has dismissed claims that he disappeared only to appear after a Supreme Court ruling on the party’s leadership crisis. Naija News reports that Apapa said he has been in court challenging an Appeal Court ruling that recognized Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman. Speaking with … Read more