Politics

  • President Bola Tinubu heads to Saudi Arabia for World Economic Forum

    President Bola Tinubu is heading to Riyadh, the Saudi capital, to participate in the 2024 Special World Economic Forum on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development. This visit marks an important milestone in his busy international agenda, showcasing his commitment to global cooperation and economic development.

  • Diesel price drop: Tinubu applauds Dangote's initiative

    In a statement released Wednesday in Abuja by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu has commended Dangote Oil and Gas Limited for reducing the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. Tinubu sees this price reduction as a significant step towards achieving the long-awaited…

  • Nigeria: Tinubu administration seeks to nearly triple electricity prices in Band A

    The energy landscape of Nigeria is undergoing a major upheaval with the announcement by the government led by President Bola Tinubu of a significant increase in electricity tariffs for consumers in Band A. This decision, taken in the context of persistent challenges in energy supply, has elicited various reactions within the Nigerian population.

  • Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu faces another legal setback

    The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday rejected the fresh bail application filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking to be released on bail pending the determination of the charges against him by the Nigerian government. Instead, Justice Binta Nyako ordered an accelerated hearing on…

  • Poverty in Nigeria: writers issue a call to Tinubu

    Nigerian writers, united under the banner of Writers for Democratic Change (WfDC), have recently issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu to take concrete steps towards the welfare of citizens affected by poverty and other pressing issues. In a statement released by their coordinator, Wole Adedoyin, the group highlighted the growing difficulties faced by…

  • Nigeria: a religious figure makes bleak predictions

    Father Ejike Mbaka, The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Nigeria (AMEN), has sounded the alarm about an imminent wave of famine that could devastate the country. Speaking during his Sunday homily, the religious leader warned President Bola Tinubu of the devastating consequences of growing insecurity and difficulties in Nigeria. Mbaka, while acknowledging the obstacles he…

  • Peter Obi mocks Tinubu

    Peter Obi mocks Tinubu

    In a recent statement, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has sharply criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, suggesting that he deserves a place in the Guinness World Records for “causing the most hardship to Nigerians.” In an interview with Vanguard, the former Governor of Anambra State expressed that Tinubu’s record since taking…

  • White House: false alarm triggers surge of ambulances and fire trucks

    Early this Monday morning, an unusual commotion disrupted the tranquility of the White House, the official residence of the President of the United States. A false fire alarm led to a massive response from emergency services. At 7 AM, emergency calls reported a fire at the White House with a person trapped inside. This alarming…

  • Nigerian minister Betta Edu suspended over alleged fund diversion

    The recent suspension of Dr. Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, has rocked the country and sparked a wave of public outrage. This decision stems from alleged misappropriation of public funds amounting to over 585 million nairas (approximately $640,000 or £500,000) into a personal bank account. This…

  • USA: Trump assures, he will win the presidential election

    Donald Trump, campaigning in Iowa, reiterated his confidence in his victory in the upcoming November presidential election. Three years after the Capitol assault, and amidst controversies and legal proceedings, Trump remains resolutely optimistic. In a speech lasting over two hours in Newton, the former president criticized Joe Biden, labeling him the “worst” president in U.S.…