Stay back, build your country’ – Shehu Sani on US new visa ban
Former senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the new United States visa restrictions, urging Nigerians to remain at home and contribute to national development. According to him, the policy should serve as a wake-up call for citizens who believe solutions to their problems can only be found abroad. Sani said countries that progress do so […]
Lagos-Calabar coastal highway: Okengwu, Winhomes lied on $250m property – Nigerian Minister, Umahi
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed claims made by businessman Olumide Okengwu and real estate company Winhomes about owning a $250 million property affected by the Lagos–Calabar coastal highway project. Umahi stated that the claim was false and created to mislead Nigerians about the government’s development plans. According to him, no verified documents […]
Pratt Elias: Nigeria’s democracy and the civil-military fault line
Pratt Elias has raised renewed concerns about the fragile relationship between Nigeria’s democratic system and its military institutions. He argues that although the country has enjoyed years of civilian rule, unresolved tensions still exist beneath the surface. According to him, these fault lines become visible whenever political instability, insecurity, or governance failures push the military […]
Tunnel of dark economy getting better – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that Nigeria is gradually moving out of what he described as a “tunnel of a dark economy.” He explained that although the country has faced serious economic challenges, steady progress is now being made through the government’s reforms. Tinubu noted that key policies aimed at stabilizing the economy are […]
Nigerians expect results, not excuses – Tinubu tells new service chiefs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged newly appointed service chiefs to deliver concrete results in the fight against insecurity, saying Nigerians are tired of excuses and now expect real progress. The President made this clear while addressing the security heads shortly after their official appointment, urging them to work with urgency and discipline. Tinubu explained […]
Strike: ASUU to hold strategic NEC meeting as action enters week two
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to hold a crucial National Executive Council (NEC) meeting today, Tuesday, to review its ongoing strike and determine its next steps. The meeting follows the government’s latest negotiation effort, which included new offers presented by the Renegotiation Team led by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed. According to ASUU’s […]
Nigeria’s First Crude Facility In 50 Years Ready For Commissioning
Nigeria is set to commission its first crude oil facility in 50 years, marking a huge step forward in the nation’s energy sector. The long-awaited project is expected to boost local refining capacity, reduce dependence on fuel imports, and strengthen Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The facility is seen as a major milestone that could […]
Amana State Movement Cites Promises And Economic Potential In Public Hearing
The Amana State Movement has once again highlighted the need for the creation of Amana State, stressing that the region holds strong economic potential and deserves recognition. Speaking during a recent public hearing, leaders of the movement reminded stakeholders of past promises made to the people and argued that creating the new state would bring […]
Leadership: Why Nigeria has always got it wrong – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern over Nigeria’s repeated failure to get leadership right. He believes the country continues to make poor political choices because of deep-rooted tribal and religious divisions. In a recent interview on Talking Books African, a programme by the Rainbow Book Club, Jonathan explained that tribalism and religion are major […]
Akpabio urges lawmakers to ignore ‘rubber stamp’ critics
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly to not pay attention to people who call them a “rubber stamp.” He made this clear during a special meeting where they welcomed President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio said that many critics don’t really understand how the parliament works or why lawmakers do their […]