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PDP Zones 2027 Presidency to South, Retains Chairmanship in North

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, while the office of the national chairman will remain in the North. The resolution was reached at the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, held on Monday at its national headquarters in Abuja. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the PDP […]

Malema to Africa: Resist World Bank, IMF ‘Debt Traps’

South African opposition leader, Julius Malema, has urged African nations to regulate loans from international lenders, warning that such debts risk mortgaging the continent’s future. Malema issued the warning on Sunday in Enugu, while delivering a keynote address at the opening of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference. He described loans from Bretton […]

NLC to RMAFC: Halt ‘Insensitive’ Salary Review for Politicians

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to suspend its plan to increase the salaries of political office holders. RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, recently disclosed that President Bola Tinubu currently earns ₦1.5 million monthly, while ministers earn less than ₦1 million. He described the figures as […]

INEC Issues Certificates of Return to Winners of By-elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented Certificates of Return to winners of the 16 August by-elections. The presentation, held at INEC headquarters in Abuja, was conducted by National Commissioners representing the respective constituencies. Receiving his certificate, Senator-elect for Anambra South, Emmanuel Nwachukwu, pledged to provide inclusive representation, particularly for business people and […]

ASUU Threatens New Strike, Accuses FG of Betrayal Over 2009 Deal

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on another nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of breaching trust and failing to honour agreements on the revitalisation and funding of Nigeria’s public universities. At a press conference held at the University of Jos on Thursday, ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, said lecturers had […]

‘Nigeria Will Lead, Africa Will Rise’: Tinubu Unveils Bold Trade Vision at TICAD9

President Bola Tinubu has set a $1 billion trade and investment target for Nigeria’s participation in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan. Leading Nigeria’s delegation, Tinubu said the visit was aimed at promoting green innovation, fostering industrial growth, and positioning Nigeria as West Africa’s gateway. Posting on his verified X […]

Manufacturers Urge Renewed Push for ‘Nigeria First’ Policy

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for renewed commitment to the ‘Nigeria First Policy’ to boost local production, competitiveness, and sustainable development. Speaking at the 58th Annual General Meeting of MAN’s Ikeja branch in Lagos, President Otunba Francis Meshioye said the policy—modelled after America’s ‘America First’ approach—prioritises national interest in economic decision-making. “The […]

Anambra Sacks Eight Security Operatives for Assaulting Corps Member, Orders Prosecution

The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight operatives of the Agunechemba security outfit over the assault of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Special Adviser on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, announced the decision on Wednesday at the agency’s headquarters in Awka. Emeakayi said the government acted following reports of the […]

‘Justice Must Be Seen’: Outrage Grows Over Assault of NYSC Member in Anambra

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned the assault of a corps member, Jennifer Elobor, by local vigilante operatives in Anambra State. In a statement on Wednesday, the NYSC described the incident as “unfortunate” and “unjustifiable.” “Management strongly condemns the unacceptable and dehumanising manner in which the operatives conducted their operations, irrespective of their […]

No Burden on Nigerians: Why Tinubu Axed the Telecoms Excise Tax

President Bola Tinubu has permanently scrapped the controversial 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, in a bid to ease financial pressures on consumers and businesses within Nigeria’s digital economy. The disclosure was made by the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida, during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. […]

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