The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has commended the Nigeria Police Force for withdrawing the invitation earlier sent to the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. Obi commending the police for its “wise and timely decision” said the invitation to the Emir was unnecessary in the first place. In a statement … Read more
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a suspension of tariffs on goods imported from the United States, a move he says is aimed at fostering a “positive relationship” with the administration of US President Donald Trump. The announcement, made on social media platform X, comes just days after the Trump administration imposed an 18% tariff … Read more
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Haruna Kankara, has revealed that about 20 states have yet to implement the newly signed ₦70,000 minimum wage for local government workers and primary school teachers. Speaking to Punch on Sunday, Kankara stated that the affected states include Yobe, Gombe, Zamfara, Kaduna, Imo, … Read more
The United States has revoked all visas issued to South Sudanese citizens and announced an immediate entry ban at all US ports of entry, escalating tensions between Washington and Africa’s youngest nation. In a statement released on Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited South Sudan’s refusal to accept the return of its nationals … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for the timely decision to withdraw the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Naija News reports that the police had summoned Emir Sanusi over the violence that erupted during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano, which … Read more
The Secretary to the Plateau State Government, Samuel Jatau on Sunday, April 6, said he just had a test of what communities in the state have been facing in the hands of terrorists who attack them indiscriminately. Speaking after his convoy was ambushed in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state, Jatau who narrowly escaped … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, have reaffirmed their commitment to appeal the decision of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that the tribunal, which delivered its judgment on 2 April, confirmed the … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has raised an alarm over what it describes as an alleged plot by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to storm its national secretariat in Abuja with hired thugs, in collaboration with factions of the party. The LP’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, made the claim in a statement issued on … Read more
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewale Adebayo, has revealed that high-level discussions are underway with representatives of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi, over a potential defection to the SDP. Adebayo made the disclosure during an interview on Sunday Politics aired on Channels Television, where … Read more
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, on Sunday, hinted that the recent tariff announcements by the United States could potentially impact Nigeria’s $6 billion annual exports to that country going forward. Oduwole disclosed this in a position statement on the US tariff measures. Nigeria’s exports to the US consistently stood between $5 … Read more
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, at the weekend performed the groundbreaking of Guelph Gas Limited’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station in Ibesikpo, Akwa Ibom State. Speaking at the event, Ekpo noted that as the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources, Nigeria was poised to leverage its vast natural gas reserves … Read more
Former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has slammed President Bola Tinubu, and Vice President, Kashim Shettima, over their simultaneous foreign trips, describing it as the height of executive rascality. Recall that while President Tinubu travelled to France for a two-week working visit, Shettima departed for Dakar, Senegal, to represent the President during the country’s 65th … Read more
Former Governors Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), alongside former senator Shehu Sani and ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri, have been nominated for ambassadorial appointments by the federal government. The nominees are currently undergoing security screening by the Department of State Services (DSS), as part of the standard vetting process before an official announcement is … Read more
National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said the federal government had begun to address the recent security breaches in some communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, which resulted in the killing of over 50 people by militias. Ribadu made the disclosure while addressing stakeholders at the headquarters of Operation Safe Haven … Read more
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has stated that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, could fall below ₦400 per litre due to the recent crash in global crude oil prices. According to CORAN, if crude prices continue to drop and eventually fall to $50 per barrel, … Read more
At least 13 members of a local vigilante group were killed on Sunday when suspected Lakurawa terrorists launched a deadly attack on Morai community in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The vigilantes reportedly confronted the attackers as they attempted to rustle cattle from the community, but were ambushed and fatally shot. According to … Read more
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a suspension of tariffs on goods imported from the United States, a move he says is aimed at fostering a “positive relationship” with the administration of US President Donald Trump. The announcement, made on social media platform X, comes just days after the Trump administration imposed an 18% tariff … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has launched an investigation into the origin of a military-grade grenade that exploded on Thursday, killing a metal scrap dealer and injuring three others in the Mushin area of Lagos. Naija News reports that the incident occurred at No. 40, Taiwo Street, Idi-Araba, in … Read more
The Senate Committee on Solid Minerals has pledged to provide legislative support aimed at protecting Chinese companies planning to invest $1 billion in the country’s solid minerals sector. Representatives of the Chinese firms were at the National Assembly to secure the assurance of the federal lawmakers before investing their funds. They planned to invest an … Read more
A former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has revealed that a long list of politicians are set to join the party ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. Adebayo disclosed that the SDP is in talks with several politicians and is ready to welcome them all ahead of the … Read more