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By Abiola Olawale Israel and Hamas have inked their approval on the inaugural phase of the United States President Donald Trump's Gaza peace initiative. The agreement, announced on Wednesday amid high-stakes indirect talks in Egypt, paves the way for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a surge in humanitarian aid. This development is…
October 9, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The House of Representatives on Wednesday condemned a United States congressional bill accusing Nigerian officials of allegedly enabling "systematic" religious killings, particularly against Christians. Lawmakers branded the legislation a "gross misrepresentation" of the country's security woes, insisting that violence stems from terrorism and banditry, not state-sponsored persecution. This position comes in response…
October 8, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has launched an investigation into an alleged diversion of over ₦4 billion in public funds during the tenure of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The New Diplomat reports that the probe is said to be centered on the Dala Inland Dry Port project.…
October 8, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Nigeria’s electoral body is on the cusp of new leadership following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu after a 10-year tenure as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday. Multiple presidency and commission sources indicate that the frontrunner to succeed him is Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), Deputy Vice-Chancellor…
October 8, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the resignation of Uche Nnaji, erstwhile Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, describing it as “an attempt to whitewash yet another scandal” under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Nnaji resigned on Tuesday after an investigation by Premium Times alleged that he submitted forged academic and NYSC…
October 8, 2025
Uche Nnaji has tendered his resignation as the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology. His resignation was confirmed in a press statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to Onanuga, Nnaji resigned on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The statement reads in part: "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
October 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale A prominent United States (US) Congressman Riley Moore, has demanded that Nigeria be blacklisted as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) for what he described as a relentless "genocide" against Christians. In a letter addressed to the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Moore argued that the designation of Nigeria as a…
October 7, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed claims of a Christian genocide in the country, insisting that the wave of killings linked to insurgency and banditry affects both Christians and Muslims. The controversy was sparked by United States comedian Bill Maher, who alleged that Christians were being systematically exterminated in Nigeria,…
October 7, 2025
By Obinna Uballa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve fresh external borrowing of $2.347 billion and the issuance of a $500 million debut sovereign Sukuk in the international capital market. The request, read on the floor of the House on Tuesday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, is aimed at funding…
October 7, 2025
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By Abiola Olawale Israel and Hamas have inked their approval on the inaugural phase of the United States President Donald Trump's Gaza peace initiative. The agreement, announced on Wednesday amid high-stakes indirect talks in Egypt, paves the way for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a surge in humanitarian aid. This development is…
October 9, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The House of Representatives on Wednesday condemned a United States congressional bill accusing Nigerian officials of allegedly enabling "systematic" religious killings, particularly against Christians. Lawmakers branded the legislation a "gross misrepresentation" of the country's security woes, insisting that violence stems from terrorism and banditry, not state-sponsored persecution. This position comes in response…
October 8, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has launched an investigation into an alleged diversion of over ₦4 billion in public funds during the tenure of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The New Diplomat reports that the probe is said to be centered on the Dala Inland Dry Port project.…
October 8, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Nigeria’s electoral body is on the cusp of new leadership following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu after a 10-year tenure as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday. Multiple presidency and commission sources indicate that the frontrunner to succeed him is Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), Deputy Vice-Chancellor…
October 8, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the resignation of Uche Nnaji, erstwhile Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, describing it as “an attempt to whitewash yet another scandal” under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Nnaji resigned on Tuesday after an investigation by Premium Times alleged that he submitted forged academic and NYSC…
October 8, 2025
Uche Nnaji has tendered his resignation as the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology. His resignation was confirmed in a press statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to Onanuga, Nnaji resigned on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The statement reads in part: "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
October 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale A prominent United States (US) Congressman Riley Moore, has demanded that Nigeria be blacklisted as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) for what he described as a relentless "genocide" against Christians. In a letter addressed to the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Moore argued that the designation of Nigeria as a…
October 7, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed claims of a Christian genocide in the country, insisting that the wave of killings linked to insurgency and banditry affects both Christians and Muslims. The controversy was sparked by United States comedian Bill Maher, who alleged that Christians were being systematically exterminated in Nigeria,…
October 7, 2025
By Obinna Uballa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve fresh external borrowing of $2.347 billion and the issuance of a $500 million debut sovereign Sukuk in the international capital market. The request, read on the floor of the House on Tuesday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, is aimed at funding…
October 7, 2025
