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Hashim Slams FG Over Deepening Insecurity Crisis
Former presidential candidate and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has berated the federal government over what he described as its “shamefully political and dangerously unserious” response to Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis. Hashim said the government’s reaction to growing terrorist and bandit attacks had been driven more by propaganda and partisan considerations than by a genuine commitment to...
Atiku Condemns Tinubu’s Use Of Presidential Pardon
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s latest use of the presidential pardon, describing it as a reckless act that undermines justice and accountability. In a statement posted on his X handle, yesterday, Atiku said the presidential prerogative of mercy is meant to balance justice with compassion, not to trivialise criminality. He faulted the most recent round of...
“Senate Won’t Allow Members Hold Legislature Hostage” – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that the National Assembly will not allow any of its members to hold the legislature “hostage”, insisting that discipline and respect for institutional rules remain essential for the survival of Nigeria’s democracy. Akpabio stated this in a statement by his media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, on Saturday, titled “The Trials and Triumphs of a Resilient...
Zelensky Urges Trump To Broker Ukraine Peace On Call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to broker peace in Ukraine like he did in the Middle East during a phone call on Saturday, the Ukrainian leader said. “If a war can be stopped in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well — including the Russian war,” Zelensky wrote in a post on Facebook. Relations between...
“The Few Remaining Members Of PDP Are Perhaps Undertakers” — APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described party leaders remaining in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as undertakers waiting for the final burial of the opposition party. The APC Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, said this while reacting to the recent defection of some PDP leaders into the APC. Oladejo urged the...
Beijing Expresses Indifference Over Trump Tariffs Threat
Residents of China’s capital city expressed indifference and defiance on Saturday when asked by AFP about the latest threat by US President Donald Trump to impose blistering new tariffs on the country. On Friday, Trump announced suddenly that the United States would slap additional 100 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports from November 1 “or sooner”, also calling into question...
Abia Govt Orders Relocation Of Mechanics, Spare Parts Dealers, Discloses Deadline
The Abia State Government has issued a final directive mandating all mechanics and auto spare parts dealers operating along key roads in Aba to relocate to the newly designated Ovom Industrial Mechanic Cluster in Ogbor Hill. In a public announcement released by the Ministry of Industry and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), affected businesses along School/Clifford Road, Hospital Road, Jubilee...
“You Can’t Beg Bandits, Punish Nnamdi Kanu At The Same Time!” – Falana Blasts FG
Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to resolve the case of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, through political means rather than the courtroom. Falana made the call during a visit to the country home of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti,...
Ebonyi Youths Issue 24-Hour Ultimatum To Rufai, Demand Apology To Umahi Over Arise TV Clash
A coalition of young people under the aegis of Concerned Youths for Distinguished Senator Engr. David Umahi on Friday staged a peaceful protest in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, demanding a public apology from Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni. The protest followed Oseni’s heated on-air exchange with the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Senator David Umahi,...
FG Ends Cost-of-Collection Deductions, Orders Full Revenue Remittance To FAAC
The Federal Government announced yesterday that revenue-generating agencies will no longer be allowed to retain a portion of the funds they collect. This marks the end of the long-established practice of making deductions for the cost of revenue collection. The government has indicated that this action is designed to enhance fiscal transparency and guarantee that increased financial resources are accessible...
