Amber Rose is not letting the critics get to her. The rapper took to Instagram to show off her MAGA hat, seemingly continuing her public support for Donald Trump‘s presidential run. The mum-of-two flaunted her curves in a white bikini while touching the red hat on her head, which is worn by Trump and his supporters….
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that by the time President Tinubu is done with Nigeria after completing his tenure in office, many people will not recognize Nigeria anymore. While speaking at the flag-off of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, Senator Akpabio said; “I have no doubt that by the time the president is…
The House of Representatives has reassured Nigerians that the restructuring of federal government agencies, parastatals, and commissions, as part of implementing the Oronsaye Report, will not result in job losses. Dr. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka, Chairman of the House Special Ad-hoc Committee on the Restructuring of Government Agencies and Commissions, provided this assurance while addressing journalists…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has described Northerners plotting against President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections as ‘’unpatriotic’ politicians. Matawalle who is a former Zamfara State governor, accused such politicians of lacking grassroots support and having an “entitlement mentality.” He asserted that northern politicians with strong bases firmly supported Tinubu….
A High Court in Kano State has postponed the hearing of an application related to the ongoing Kano Emirship dispute until July 4. The applicants, including the Attorney-General of Kano State and the Kano State House of Assembly, aim to prevent the dethroned emirs of Kano, Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye from continuing to present…
The Kukah Centre, supported by the European Union, is creating a political party management toolkit to guide both established and emerging political parties in enhancing their structures for national growth and development. At a validation workshop in Abuja, the Executive Director of the Kukah Centre, Father Atta Barkindo, emphasized the importance of strong political parties…
The Edo State chapter of the Labour Party has expressed disappointment over the decision of the ‘Obidient’ movement to endorse the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, in the upcoming state election. The Party’s Publicity Secretary, Sam Uruopa, criticized the movement for aligning with the APC candidate, stating that the ‘Obidient’ movement has…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled the local government chairmanship and councillorship elections for the 23 local government areas in the state on October 5, 2024. RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), made the announcement on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. The meeting was attended…
A former Chairman of the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Okoi Obono-Obla, has alleged that the loot recovered by his panel under former President Muhammadu Buhari was returned to the looters. Obono-Obla, who was appointed a presidential aide by Buhari, made the allegation while speaking on the Mic On Podcast….
A political historian who has correctly predicted every general US election outcome for the past 40 years, was asked if the Democrat Party should dump Joe Biden after his terrible debate with Donald Trump last week Thursday. After Biden’s poor performance filled with gaffes, many in the Democratic party have started to play the blame…
The Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has warned President Bola Tinubu against repeating the mistake of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari in the area of appointments. Sani stated that unlike Buhari, Tinubu’s appointments should be based on competence. Featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, the former lawmaker accused Buhari of nepotism while in…
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights, CDWR, has called on Ogranised Labour to immediately mobilise and declare a nationwide strike over the minimum wage and the recent hike in electricity tariff. According to CDWR, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, as the nex6t step in the minimum wage…
President Joe Biden expressed confidence on Friday that he will defeat Republican contender Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election. Despite a lackluster debate performance that left many Democrats concerned, Biden remained resolute. “I may not walk as easily, speak as smoothly, or debate as well as I once did,” he admitted, as supporters…
The federal government announced on Thursday that it will begin disbursing N150 billion in loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers by the end of July 2024. The allocation of the fund will see N75 billion dedicated to MSMEs and another N75 billion to the manufacturing sector. Additionally, 60 percent of the…
Former Kaduna lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has cautioned northern leaders against attempting to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential elections, warning that such actions could jeopardize the nation’s unity. Sani conveyed this message during an interview with Arise Television. He advised northern leaders to focus on leveraging the policies and programs of…
Former US President, Barack Obama has reacted to President Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump. Biden and Trump faced off on Thursday night, June 27, with the Democrat appearing to freeze at several points and was often seen mumbling and tripping over phrases. Reacting to the debate, former President Barack Obama admitted that Joe Biden’s debate…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the Government and people of Katsina State following the death of elder statesman and long-serving traditional titleholder, Sa’in Katsina, Alhaji Amadu Abdulkadir. Popularly known as Amadu Na-Funtua, the late Abdulkadir was a respected leader, politician, and businessman. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri…
The 2024 U.S. Presidential election season began last night with a highly anticipated debate between President Joe Biden, representing the Democratic Party, and former President Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party. This historic debate, the first where a sitting president faced off against a former president, was hosted by CNN in Atlanta. Voter Concerns Key…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries to address existing and upcoming vacancies in the Civil Service across various states and geo-political zones. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Dr. Emanso Umobong Okop from Akwa Ibom, Obi Emeka Vitalis from Anambra, Mahmood Fatima Sugra Tabi’a from Bauchi, and Danjuma…
President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme, encompassing all geo-political zones in Nigeria. According to an official statement, the programme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, stimulate the economy by creating opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, and provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians. The programme prioritizes…
President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the immediate implementation of the National Construction and Household Support Programme, covering all geo-political zones in Nigeria. A statement released emphasized that the initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity, bolster the economy by creating opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, and provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians. The programme prioritizes…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Construction and Household Support Programme during the National Economic Council meeting on Thursday in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the programme is aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, strengthening the economy, and providing immediate economic relief for Nigerian households. Ngelale added that…
On Thursday, the Senate extended the implementation of the 2023 supplementary budget from June 30 to December 31, 2024. In a swift move, the upper chamber suspended its rules and passed the extension bill in a matter of minutes. Prior to passing the bill, the Senate held a closed-door session for two hours. In December…
Democratic Presidential candidate and US president Joe Biden and his Republican party challenger, Donald Trump, will square off on Thursday night, June 27 at a highly anticipated debate, offering voters a rare side-by-side look at the two oldest candidates ever to seek the country’s highest office. The 90-minute televised debate, the first between a sitting…
Bolivian authorities have arrested General Juan José Zúñiga, a key figure in an attempted coup, just hours after soldiers stormed the presidential palace in La Paz. Gen. Zúñiga was removed from his position on Tuesday following his incendiary remarks about Bolivia’s former president, Evo Morales. The rebel leader declared his intention to “restructure democracy” and,…
Dr. Kabiru Minjibir, President of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), has advocated for the inclusion of more labor leaders in leadership positions across the country. During a meeting with Comrade Onuh Edoka, Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State on Labor Matters, Dr. Minjibir encouraged health workers in Kogi State…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has voiced his support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The President delivered his message in Abuja during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, emphasizing the theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.” He urged…
The Kano State Government, on Wednesday, confirmed it has invested N3 billion to enhance classroom infrastructure development to be spread across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. Governor Abba Yusuf made this known on Tuesday at a stakeholders meeting in Government House, Kano, saying the objective of the project is to create a…
Ahead of the State Congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled for July and August, a fresh crisis has hit the Katsina State chapter of the party. The members of the State Caretaker Committee of the PDP are up in arms against the chairman, whom they accuse of denying members interested in vying for…
The Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has sued the Kaduna State House of Assembly over claims that his administration embezzled N432 billion and left the state with significant debt obligations. El-Rufai on Wednesday, filed a fundamental rights enforcement case against the Kaduna State House of Assembly at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The…
Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate Peter Obi has appealed for calm after the party’s headquarters was invaded by the National Transition Committee. This committee, led by former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Abdulwaheed Omar, took action on Tuesday following the annulment of the re-election of LP National Chairman Julius Abure and the National Working Committee…
