Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has said that Nigeria is not a model country when it comes to the issues of dependence on foreign aid, as the country has only sought strategic partnerships to tackle challenges and is not reliant on aid. Tuggar said this while addressing pressing issues facing Nigeria and Africa during a … Read more
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to deepening diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom (UK). Tuggar made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, on the sideline of his three-day high-level visit to the UK from March 3 to 5, for strategic cooperation across multiple sectors. In … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has once again criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of worsening Nigeria’s economic struggles and failing to fulfill its promises to the people. Speaking during the inauguration of newly elected North-East executives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday in Bauchi, Mohammed urged party leaders … Read more
Ibadan, Oyo state – Tragedy struck in the early hours of Tuesday as a fuel tanker exploded in Ibadan, Oyo State, killing two persons. The incident occurred around Gabster Mega Petrol Station, located in Orita Challenge, within the Oluyole Local Government Area, at approximately 5:00 am. Eyewitnesses at the scene confirmed that the victims, identified … Read more
The Senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Orji Uzor Kalu has presented a fresh perspective on the controversial 1966 coup, arguing that it was not an “Igbo coup” as widely perceived and alleging that former President Olusegun Obasanjo was involved but distanced himself from it. Naija News reports that Kalu made these remarks while reacting … Read more
Port Harcourt, Rivers state – Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state said he is not afraid of anything including being impeached from office. Fubara said the worst that can happen is to be impeached as governor of the oil-rich state. He declared his readiness to “pay the supreme price, if it is so required” to … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has rejected the 48-hour deadline set by the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly for him to present the 2025 budget. He also dismissed the lawmakers’ opposition to his decision directing outgoing local government chairmen to hand over to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs). The Assembly, which held its … Read more
Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for respect for members of the National Assembly. Naija News reports that Senator Kalu regretted that the sacrifices and efforts members of the National Assembly put in to make the nation run smoothly were not being recognized by the citizens. In an interview with … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States has reaffirmed its commitment to introducing a single regional currency, the Eco, by 2027. This resolve was highlighted during the 11th ECOWAS Convergence Council meeting in Abuja, where financial leaders gathered to strategize on accelerating the currency’s launch to strengthen economic integration and financial stability across the region. … Read more
Former Rivers South East Senator, Magnus Abe, has said Governor Siminalaya Fubara has no option but to obey the Supreme Court ruling on political crisis in the state. Naija News reports that Senator Abe said a political solution to the Rivers State crisis would have been better than the court decision. In an interview with … Read more