In a major diplomatic breakthrough, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reached an agreement on an immediate ceasefire concerning energy and infrastructure in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump-Putin Ceasefire Agreement Trump shared details of his conversation with Putin on Truth Social on Tuesday, describing it as…
In a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political tensions. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night, the president announced the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly….
Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has alleged that officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos State absconded after summoning Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, for questioning over her viral criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s government. Background: Raye, a corps member, recently went viral on TikTok (#talktoraye) for condemning Nigeria’s worsening…
The Lagos State Government has warned residents to prepare for above-normal rainfall and potential flooding as the 2025 rainy season is expected to last longer than usual, extending until early December. Speaking at the Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) press briefing in Alausa, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed that the rainy…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, is being misled by individuals who previously lobbied for the governorship position. Speaking at a grand reception organized in his honor by the Kalabari people, Wike claimed that Fubara’s close advisers are plotting his downfall, particularly the Secretary…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has cautioned former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, against involving Lagos politicians in his current political grievances. Mumuni’s statement comes in response to El-Rufai’s recent BBC interview, where he alleged that APC loyalists were sidelined while key positions were given to “Lagos…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the China Development Bank (CDB) as the new financier for the Kaduna-Kano rail modernization project, ensuring the project’s continuation after previous funding setbacks. This announcement was made by the Senate on March 14, following the withdrawal of China Exim Bank (CEB) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic…
The Presidency has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is prioritizing economic reforms and national development over concerns about the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on X (formerly Twitter) by Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, the Presidency emphasized that Tinubu’s administration is focused on driving economic prosperity and…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has put a temporary hold on the enforcement of its judgment that upheld the Kano State Government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law, pending the final determination of the case at the Supreme Court. The ruling affects the reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, have issued a strong warning against the abuse and illegal trading of the Naira. Speaking at a CBN security workshop in Abuja, where top security and law enforcement agencies gathered, both officials emphasized the urgent need…
