UK’s Recognition Of Palestinian State “Rewards Terrorism” – Kemi Badenoch

UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has strongly criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to formally recognise the State of Palestine, warning that the move amounts to “rewarding terrorism” in the wake of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. “We will all

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

News

Umahi Defends Tinubu’s Road Projects, Assures Nigerians Of Long-Lasting Infrastructure

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration against criticism, insisting it is delivering value for money through massive road infrastructure investments. Speaking to journalists after inspecting road projects across the North Central Zone, Umahi said the roads

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

News Update·Economy

Nigeria Devotes 69% of 2024 Revenue To Debt Service – Budget Office

Nigeria’s fiscal outlook remains tight as the Federal Government allocated 69 per cent of its total 2024 revenue to debt servicing, according to the latest Budget Implementation Report (BIR) from the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF). The report shows that out

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

Economy·Headlines

Dangote Blames NUPENG Truck Levies For Rising Fuel Prices

Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has alleged that the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) collects up to N50,000 on every truck loading fuel from his refinery, a practice he says is driving up

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

Economy

NECA Hails Inflation Drop, Urges CBN To Ease Monetary Policy

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has welcomed the continued decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate, calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to begin loosening its tight monetary stance to stimulate growth. This comes after the National Bureau

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

Economy

FG Deepens AfCFTA Drive With Advanced Workshop On Rules Of Origin

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to maximise Nigeria’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by hosting an Advanced Workshop on Rules of Origin in Abuja. The training session brought together trade-enabling agencies, organised private sector representatives, and

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

News·Headlines·Politics

Shehu Sani Urges FG To Replace Local Government “Chairman” with “Mayor”

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called on the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to replace the designation of Local Government “Chairman” with “Mayor,” arguing that the existing title undermines the executive authority of the office. In a post shared on

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

News·Headlines·Politics

“Tambuwal Is Politically Retired” – Sokoto APC Chairman Taunts Ex-Governor

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Sadiq Achida, has taken a swipe at former Governor Aminu Tambuwal, describing his eight-year tenure as “an era of stagnation and asset stripping.” Achida alleged that Tambuwal intentionally refused to

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News

Okonkwo Demands Probe Of Ex-Rivers Sole Administrator, Alleges N22bn Misuse

Kenneth Okonkwo, politician, lawyer, and Nollywood actor, has called for the investigation of Ibok Ekwe Ibas, the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, Okonkwo criticized the state of emergency declared in Rivers, describing

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

News·Headlines·Politics·Religion

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday attended his first church service since his reinstatement to office

.Fubara, accompanied by his wife Valerie and key political stakeholders, worshipped at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Opobo, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area. Addressing the congregation, the governor urged them to remain prayerful as his administration “begins afresh,” stressing that prayers played a

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

Politics·Headlines

Fubara Visits Hometown After Resuming Duties As Rivers Governor

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday paid a visit to his hometown, Opobo, where he joined worshippers at St. Paul’s Cathedral, marking his first homecoming since resuming duties at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The visit came just two days

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

News·Foreign News

UK, Canada, Australia Recognise Palestinian State Amid Gaza War, Israel Reacts With Fury

Britain, Canada, and Australia on Sunday formally recognised the State of Palestine, joining more than 140 countries worldwide that back the Palestinian aspiration for an independent homeland carved out of Israeli-occupied territories. The coordinated move by three key Western allies of Israel

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

News Update

FG Revokes 1,263 Mining Licences, Warns Defaulters Of EFCC Action

The Federal Government has withdrawn 1,263 mineral licences, which will now be deleted from the Electronic Mining Cadastral System portal of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office (MCO). The revoked titles include 584 exploration licences, 65 mining leases, 144 quarry licences, and 470

by News Editor

September 22, 2025

Politics·News

CUPP Demands Six-Month Extension For Fubara, Slams Tinubu’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Emergency Rule

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has declared that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is owed six months of service time, which they say was unlawfully taken from him during his suspension from office. The opposition coalition argued that Fubara’s removal

by News Editor

September 21, 2025

News Update·News·Politics

My Resignation Will Cost Tinubu 1 Million Votes In 2027 – Senator Marafa

Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa of Zamfara State has declared that his exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC) will cost President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over one million votes in the 2027 presidential election. This was contained in a statement released on Friday

by News Editor

September 21, 2025

News Editor

UK’s Recognition Of Palestinian State “Rewards Terrorism” – Kemi Badenoch

Umahi Defends Tinubu’s Road Projects, Assures Nigerians Of Long-Lasting Infrastructure

Nigeria Devotes 69% of 2024 Revenue To Debt Service – Budget Office

Dangote Blames NUPENG Truck Levies For Rising Fuel Prices

NECA Hails Inflation Drop, Urges CBN To Ease Monetary Policy

FG Deepens AfCFTA Drive With Advanced Workshop On Rules Of Origin

Shehu Sani Urges FG To Replace Local Government “Chairman” with “Mayor”

“Tambuwal Is Politically Retired” – Sokoto APC Chairman Taunts Ex-Governor

Okonkwo Demands Probe Of Ex-Rivers Sole Administrator, Alleges N22bn Misuse

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday attended his first church service since his reinstatement to office

Fubara Visits Hometown After Resuming Duties As Rivers Governor

UK, Canada, Australia Recognise Palestinian State Amid Gaza War, Israel Reacts With Fury

FG Revokes 1,263 Mining Licences, Warns Defaulters Of EFCC Action

CUPP Demands Six-Month Extension For Fubara, Slams Tinubu’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Emergency Rule

My Resignation Will Cost Tinubu 1 Million Votes In 2027 – Senator Marafa

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