The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economies of the world. Ghana is not left out of these economic challenges. Some Ghanaians have lost their jobs while others now receive half of their salaries prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday (March 16, 2020), President Akufo-Addo directed schools in the country to shut down until further […]
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Makinde Ignores Alaafin’s Supreme Court Warning, Crowns 14 New Obas in Oyo Town Coronation
Makinde Ignores Alaafin’s Supreme Court Warning, Crowns 14 New Obas in Oyo Town Coronation Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has drawn a line in the sand regarding the state’s traditional hierarchy, proceeding with the mass coronation of 14 High Chiefs and Baales as crown-wearing Obas. The historic ceremony, held on Friday at Olivet Baptist High […]
Niger Gov’t Shuts Down Zuzungi Mine for Two Weeks After Illegal Dealers Kill Security Officer
Niger Gov’t Shuts Down Zuzungi Mine for Two Weeks After Illegal Dealers Kill Security Officer The Niger State Government has clamped down on mining activities in the Katcha Local Government Area, ordering the immediate closure of the Zuzungi Kataeregi mining site. The directive, issued on Friday, follows a deadly ambush by illegal mineral dealers that […]
El-Rufai Claims Tinubu Govt Sponsored U.S. Sanctions Against Kwankwaso Over Refusal to Join APC
El-Rufai Claims Tinubu Govt Sponsored U.S. Sanctions Against Kwankwaso Over Refusal to Join APC In what is rapidly becoming a “State of Harmony” turned into a theatre of war, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has accused the Tinubu administration of orchestrating an international plot to “destroy” Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Speaking on Arise TV Friday night, […]
Senator Ndume Slams U.S. Bill Targeting Kwankwaso, Says Sanctions Are ‘Misplaced’ and ‘Out of Place’
Senator Ndume Slams U.S. Bill Targeting Kwankwaso, Says Sanctions Are ‘Misplaced’ and ‘Out of Place’ Senator Ali Ndume has broken his silence on the brewing diplomatic row between Washington and Kano, describing the U.S. Congress’s move to sanction Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as a “misplaced” and “fishy” maneuver. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday night, the […]
ADC Slams ‘Illegal’ Attempt to Arrest El-Rufai, Accuses Tinubu Govt of Selective Witch-Hunt Against Opposition
ADC Slams ‘Illegal’ Attempt to Arrest El-Rufai, Accuses Tinubu Govt of Selective Witch-Hunt Against Opposition The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially entered the fray following the airport drama involving former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing the attempt to take him into custody as a “lawless ambush” that reeks of political desperation. In a strongly […]
Adeyanju Mockingly Rejects El-Rufai’s Persecution Claims, Says Airport Drama Is Just ‘Karma’ for Past Actions
Adeyanju Mockingly Rejects El-Rufai’s Persecution Claims, Says Airport Drama Is Just ‘Karma’ for Past Actions The “State of Harmony” between former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the security agencies he once commanded appears to have completely evaporated, replaced by a bitter public feud. Following a chaotic scene at the Abuja airport on Thursday, where […]
El-Rufai Vows to Oust ‘Tyrannical’ Tinubu Govt During Solidarity Visit from Atiku
El-Rufai Vows to Oust ‘Tyrannical’ Tinubu Govt During Solidarity Visit from Atiku The political alliance against the current administration reached a fever pitch on Friday as former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar held a high-stakes meeting in Abuja. Still reeling from a Thursday airport confrontation that saw his passport seized […]
Otedola Predicts Naira Will Crash Below ₦1,000/$1 as Dangote Refinery Hits Historic Full Capacity
Otedola Predicts Naira Will Crash Below ₦1,000/$1 as Dangote Refinery Hits Historic Full Capacity Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has sent shockwaves through the financial markets with a bold forecast: the Nigerian Naira is headed for a massive comeback, potentially trading below ₦1,000 to the US Dollar before the curtain falls on 2026. Taking to his […]
Jonathan Says Leadership Should Shift to Under-50 years old, Warns Presidency Is Too Stressful for Elderly Leaders
Jonathan Says Leadership Should Shift to Under-50 years old, Warns Presidency Is Too Stressful for Elderly Leaders Former President Goodluck Jonathan has sparked a fresh debate on the future of African governance, calling for a deliberate handover of power to a younger generation. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the 50th-anniversary memorial for the late […]
Obasanjo Blames Shagari for Nigeria’s Rice Woes, Says 1979 Import Ban Reversal “Killed” Local Farmers
Obasanjo Blames Shagari for Nigeria’s Rice Woes, Says 1979 Import Ban Reversal “Killed” Local Farmers Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has taken a sharp look back at Nigeria’s economic history, identifying the exact moment he believes the nation lost its way regarding food security. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at a memorial lecture for the late […]
FG Floats Rice Pyramids at Argungu Festival, Vows to Turn Cultural Heritage Into Food and Tourism Goldmine
FG Floats Rice Pyramids at Argungu Festival, Vows to Turn Cultural Heritage Into Food and Tourism Goldmine The legendary waters of the Matan Fada river are stirring again as the Federal Government uses the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival to signal a new era of food sufficiency and global tourism. On the second […]
Wike Says Abuja’s Mega Bus Terminals Need FEC’s Final Green Light to Launch Private Management
Wike Says Abuja’s Mega Bus Terminals Need FEC’s Final Green Light to Launch Private Management Abuja’s ambitious plan to modernize its transport system is currently parked in the “waiting room” of the Federal Executive Council. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed on Thursday that while the city’s mega bus terminals are structurally ready, they cannot “hit […]
NNPC Shatters Records with ₦5.7tn Profit in 2025 as Oil Production Hits 1.6m Barrels Daily
NNPC Shatters Records with ₦5.7tn Profit in 2025 as Oil Production Hits 1.6m Barrels Daily The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially cemented its status as a commercial powerhouse, declaring a staggering ₦60.5 trillion in revenue for the 2025 fiscal year. In a detailed financial report released on Thursday, February 12, the […]
Gov AbdulRazaq Donates ₦10m to Family of Forest Guard Killed in Fierce Ambush by Bandits
Gov AbdulRazaq Donates ₦10m to Family of Forest Guard Killed in Fierce Ambush by Bandits Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has honored the memory of a fallen security volunteer, Omotosho Olawuyi Samuel, with a ₦10 million donation to his bereaved family. Samuel, a forest guard described as a “brave patriot,” was killed on Sunday during a bloody […]
Tinubu Names Ex-Ambassador Ismail Yusuf as New Hajj Commission Boss Following Usman’s Shock Resignation
Tinubu Names Ex-Ambassador Ismail Yusuf as New Hajj Commission Boss Following Usman’s Shock Resignation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved swiftly to fill the leadership vacuum at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), appointing Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the agency’s new Chairman and CEO. The announcement, made on Wednesday via a statement from […]
Kwankwaso and Miyetti Allah Risk U.S. Visa Bans as New Bill Targets ‘Religious Freedom Violators’
Kwankwaso and Miyetti Allah Risk U.S. Visa Bans as New Bill Targets ‘Religious Freedom Violators’ The political career of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has hit a diplomatic storm following the introduction of a new bill in the United States Congress that seeks to bar him and other high-profile Nigerian figures from entering […]
Lagos Shuts Critical Roads for 12 Hours as 2026 City Marathon Debuts New Coastal Route
Lagos Shuts Critical Roads for 12 Hours as 2026 City Marathon Debuts New Coastal Route Lagosians planning a romantic outing or early morning commute this Saturday, February 14, will need to navigate a major city-wide “shutdown” as the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon takes over the streets. The Lagos State Government on Wednesday released […]
Governor Adeleke woos Global Investors in South Africa as Romulus Mining Pledges $150 Million Boost for Osun
Governor Adeleke woos Global Investors in South Africa as Romulus Mining Pledges $150 Million Boost for Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially put Osun State on the global mining map, declaring the state “open for business” during a high-stakes investment forum in Cape Town, South Africa. Speaking at a dinner on the sidelines of the […]
“Transparency Not Guaranteed!” Senator Dickson Backs Senate’s Move to Drop ‘Real-Time’ E-Voting, Warns Nigeria Is Not Yet Ready
“Transparency Not Guaranteed!” Senator Dickson Backs Senate’s Move to Drop ‘Real-Time’ E-Voting, Warns Nigeria Is Not Yet Ready As the dust settles on the Senate’s controversial passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, Senator Seriake Dickson has stepped forward to defend the decision to scrap “real-time” electronic result transmission. The former Governor of Bayelsa […]
Lobbying Intensifies as Diri Faces Tough Choice Over Successor to Late Ewhrudjakpo
Lobbying Intensifies as Diri Faces Tough Choice Over Successor to Late Ewhrudjakpo The political atmosphere in Bayelsa State has reached a fever pitch as Governor Douye Diri faces mounting pressure to fill the vacant seat of the Deputy Governor. Nearly two weeks after the final burial of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Governor’s desk is reportedly […]