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“People’s Will Prevailed” — Gov. Otti Felicitates Soludo On Re-election
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with his Anambra State counterpart, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, following his resounding victory in the just-concluded gubernatorial election held across Anambra State. In a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Governor Otti described Soludo’s landslide victory...
“Your Time Is Up In Nigeria” — Pastor Enenche Rains Curses On Terrorists, Sponsors
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr. Paul Enenche, has once again unleashed fiery declarations against the criminal elements tormenting the nation, vowing that the era of bloodshed in Nigeria is nearing its end. During a Sunday prayer session at the church’s headquarters in Abuja, the outspoken preacher pronounced divine judgment upon terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and their...
Army Clarifies Circumstances Surrounding Viral Video Of Soldier Confronting Anambra Deputy Gov.
The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing a confrontation between its personnel and Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, during Saturday’s governorship election in Awka. The video, widely shared on social media, shows the deputy governor questioning the presence of soldiers at Ukwu Oji Umubele, Awka Ward 5, asking who authorised their deployment and...
Opposition Cites Lack Of Credibility, Vote-buying During Anambra Gov. Election
Opposition parties on Sunday condemned the conduct of the Anambra 2025 governorship election, warning that the level of vote-buying and institutional complacency witnessed during the exercise posed a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo, won in all the 21 local government areas in a landslide to seal a second term ticket. The...
NECA Commends FG On 15% Fuel Import Tariff
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has commended the Federal Government on the recently announced 15 per cent import tariff on certain petroleum products, describing it as a timely and necessary measure to support local refining and strengthen domestic production. The Director General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, who gave the commendation yesterday, said the tariff was a strategic step toward...
Wike Grants Property Owners 14-day Grace To Comply With New Land Use Terms
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has granted property owners who violated the approved land use clause in parts of Asokoro, Maitama, Wuse and Garki districts a final grace period of 14 days to comply with the new terms and pay a violation fee of ¦ 5 million each. According to a statement issued yesterday by...
Nigeria, IMF Meet To Talk On Economic Reforms, Growth Plans For 2026–2030
Nigeria continues to establish itself as a prominent advocate for evidence-based policymaking and inclusive economic transformation as the global economy moves towards reform-oriented and resilient growth, . Reflecting this momentum, a high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, led by its Assistant Director of the African Department, Mr Axel Schimmelpfennig, met with Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator...
ICPC, Others Expose Long-Suspected Mystery Behind Missing LG Allocations
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, and other federal agencies have revealed that there is no verifiable evidence showing that local government allocations from the Federation Account reach the councils directly, exposing a long-suspected mystery surrounding local government finances in Nigeria. This revelation reinforces widespread concerns about the lack of transparency, accountability, and autonomy at the...
FG Exceeds 2025 Borrowing Target By 55.6%
The Federal Government (FG) has borrowed N17.36 trillion from domestic and foreign sources in the first 10 months of this year. This represents N6.06 trillion (55.6 per cent) in excess of the N10.9 trillion stipulated in the 2025 Appropriation Act on 10 months prorate bases. The total borrowing in 2025 approved budget is N13.08 trillion for the entire fiscal year. The...
“We’re Closely Monitoring Situations In Nigeria” – Russia
Russia says it is closely following developments surrounding reports of possible United States military action in Nigeria, following comments by US President Donald Trump. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, disclosed this on Friday while responding to a question from Anadolu Agency during a press briefing in Moscow. Zakharova urged Washington to respect international law and act responsibly in its approach to...
