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By Abiola Olawale Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his nomination of United States President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. This is as Netanyahu praised Trump’s ongoing efforts to broker peace in the Middle East. Netanyahu, who was awarded the Peace Prize, presented Trump with the letter he submitted to the…
July 8, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially set the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions at 16 years, effective from the 2024 academic session. This development has expectedly triggered reactions with many wondering why the need to undertake such a policy at this material time. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,…
July 8, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to a global nuclear test ban, emphasizing that the country has no interest in developing nuclear weapons. Speaking during a courtesy visit to him by Dr. Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima…
July 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Veteran international journalist, lawyer and first class Scholar, Reuben Abati, has lambasted the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over a recent thanksgiving church service by the latter to celebrate the completion of 16 infrastructure projects in Abuja. Abati, who earned a first class degree from the University of Calabar in 1985…
July 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has made a shocking claim, alleging that Israel attempted to assassinate him during a recent 12-day conflict between the two nations. In an interview with the press, Pezeshkian alleged that Israeli forces targeted a meeting he was attending, using intelligence from spies to launch a bombing strike. He…
July 7, 2025
Slams Leadership’s Credibility Crisis By Abiola Olawale In another blow to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Waziri, a founding member and Board of Trustees (BoT) member, has officially resigned and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defection was announced on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Dogo Tebo Ward Centre in Potiskum…
July 7, 2025
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding to a series of high-profile defections from the ruling party. Lawal, a key figure in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who dramatically left office over issues of contract relating to…
July 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Nigeria could be caught in the crossfire of an additional 10% tariff threat following United States President Donald Trump's vow to sanction any country that aligns with what he calls the "anti-American policies" of the BRICS bloc. This development places Nigeria, a newly minted BRICS partner country, in a precarious economic position.…
July 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The World Bank’s latest country income classification for the 2025/2026 fiscal year has ranked Nigeria’s position among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs), trailing behind conflict-ridden Libya and Gabon, which are ranked as Upper-Middle Income Economies (UMIEs). This persistent ranking has raised concerns, particularly over Nigeria’s economic challenges despite recent reforms by the administration…
July 7, 2025
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By Abiola Olawale Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his nomination of United States President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. This is as Netanyahu praised Trump’s ongoing efforts to broker peace in the Middle East. Netanyahu, who was awarded the Peace Prize, presented Trump with the letter he submitted to the…
July 8, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially set the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions at 16 years, effective from the 2024 academic session. This development has expectedly triggered reactions with many wondering why the need to undertake such a policy at this material time. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,…
July 8, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to a global nuclear test ban, emphasizing that the country has no interest in developing nuclear weapons. Speaking during a courtesy visit to him by Dr. Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima…
July 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Veteran international journalist, lawyer and first class Scholar, Reuben Abati, has lambasted the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over a recent thanksgiving church service by the latter to celebrate the completion of 16 infrastructure projects in Abuja. Abati, who earned a first class degree from the University of Calabar in 1985…
July 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has made a shocking claim, alleging that Israel attempted to assassinate him during a recent 12-day conflict between the two nations. In an interview with the press, Pezeshkian alleged that Israeli forces targeted a meeting he was attending, using intelligence from spies to launch a bombing strike. He…
July 7, 2025
Slams Leadership’s Credibility Crisis By Abiola Olawale In another blow to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Waziri, a founding member and Board of Trustees (BoT) member, has officially resigned and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defection was announced on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Dogo Tebo Ward Centre in Potiskum…
July 7, 2025
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding to a series of high-profile defections from the ruling party. Lawal, a key figure in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who dramatically left office over issues of contract relating to…
July 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Nigeria could be caught in the crossfire of an additional 10% tariff threat following United States President Donald Trump's vow to sanction any country that aligns with what he calls the "anti-American policies" of the BRICS bloc. This development places Nigeria, a newly minted BRICS partner country, in a precarious economic position.…
July 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The World Bank’s latest country income classification for the 2025/2026 fiscal year has ranked Nigeria’s position among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs), trailing behind conflict-ridden Libya and Gabon, which are ranked as Upper-Middle Income Economies (UMIEs). This persistent ranking has raised concerns, particularly over Nigeria’s economic challenges despite recent reforms by the administration…
July 7, 2025
