Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has officially received the former Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Dr. Emana Ambrose-Amawhe, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what political observers see as a significant realignment within the state’s political landscape. The development comes just hours
Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which have been a hallmark of his presidency, trace their roots back to his views expressed decades earlier. In a 1988 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the then-42-year-old businessman criticized countries like Japan and Kuwait for benefiting from U.S. policies, accusing them of exploiting America’s open market. Trump’s rhetoric centered
In a significant judicial decision, an Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced two individuals to death by hanging for their involvement in kidnapping and armed robbery. This ruling underscores the state’s commitment to combating serious crimes and ensuring justice for victims. The court’s decision reflects a broader trend in Ekiti, where the
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has raised a serious alarm over rising hostilities between border communities in Osun and Oyo States, warning that the unchecked aggression could spiral into a full-blown communal crisis if urgent intervention is not initiated by both state governments. Speaking through his media aide, Alli Ibraheem, the revered
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum is holding a crucial meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde, to address several pressing issues threatening the party’s stability and future. The gathering, which began on Sunday and continues on Monday, April 14, 2025, aims to resolve key challenges, including the controversy surrounding Senator
The alliance between President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari remains a cornerstone of Nigerian politics, weathering storms and defying opposition attempts to exploit perceived cracks, according to Tunde Rahman, Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Media, Publicity & Special Duties.Rahman highlights the deep-rooted relationship between the two leaders, marked by significant milestones
The Lagos State Government has embarked on a significant initiative to enhance the effectiveness of its social protection programs by integrating the State Single Social Register with individuals’ National Identification Numbers (NIN). This move aims to boost the accuracy and efficiency of targeting mechanisms, ensuring that support reaches the most vulnerable residents in the state.
The Federal Government has committed a substantial N777 billion to complete the ongoing reconstruction of the 700-kilometer Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road. This major infrastructure project is a critical artery connecting the Federal Capital Territory to over 12 states across the North Central, North West, and North East geopolitical zones, playing a vital role in the socio-economic life
The Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, has announced a significant improvement in the stability of Nigeria’s national electricity grid, attributing this progress to the installation of an additional 700 megawatts in transmission capacity. This enhancement is part of the Presidential Power Initiative, which secured $2.3 billion in financing to revamp and transform the transmission segments
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has expressed profound gratitude to Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel for their unwavering dedication to safeguarding the nation. During a morale-boosting visit to the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno State, the CAS lauded their courage and resilience in combating
