Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has announced her intention to resume plenary today, citing a recent court judgment in her favour. Despite warnings from the Senate that her suspension remains in force, the Kogi Central lawmaker insists she is acting within her rights. Her lawyer, West Idahosa (SAN), argued that the court ruling nullifies her suspension….
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030 through key reforms in industrialization, innovation, and digital transformation. Speaking at a Domestic Investment Summit in Abuja, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the initiative is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s 8-point Renewed Hope Agenda….
The naira closed last week weaker, falling by 0.14% to ₦1,532.34 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. This occurred despite Central Bank interventions that briefly pushed the rate to a four-month high earlier in the week. Analysts continue to emphasize that sustained improvement in foreign exchange liquidity and policy consistency are critical to…
China has commenced the construction of what is set to become the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet. The project has raised serious environmental and geopolitical concerns among neighboring countries, including India and Bangladesh. Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over the groundbreaking ceremony over the weekend. While Beijing insists the dam will boost clean energy…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, narrowly escaped a road accident on the Daura-Katsina highway earlier today. According to his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the incident occurred while the governor was on official duty. Thankfully, Governor Radda was unharmed and has expressed gratitude for what he described as “divine protection.” He also…
Ahead of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for Thursday, the presidency is reportedly undecided on who should succeed Abdullahi Ganduje as national chairman. Although Senator Tanko Al-Makura was initially touted as the anointed candidate, sources suggest that religious considerations may block his emergence. The NEC is expected…
With the race for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 2027 presidential ticket now in full swing, the withdrawal of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has opened the field for new contenders. Prominent among them are Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, whose ambitions are well-known within party ranks. According to…
There are long queues of vehicles at the few filling stations selling petrol in the commercial city of Lagos and the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja. It is the same situation in many state capitals, cities and towns across the country. Major roads in Lagos were empty because motorists did not have petrol to move…