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FG Unveils Intra-African Air Cargo Corridor With 50% Discount
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment in partnership with Uganda Airlines and the United Nations Development Programme has formally launched Nigeria-East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework. Speaking at the landmark event held on Africa Day at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment...
Osun 2026: Aregbesola Shun Group, Individual Alliance
Former governor Rauf Aregbesola has ruled out any intention of forming a coalition with his group before the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. Aregbesola disclosed this while speaking at a reception organised by the Omoluabi Progressives, a political group he founded to mark his 68th birthday celebrations held in Osogbo on Sunday. The former Minister of Interior, who said by...
Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Coalition Meeting
A high-level coalition meeting that included former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and others descended into chaos when Jigawa State delegates interrupted the proceedings. The ongoing coalition meeting at the Abuja Continental Hotel, organised by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was briefly disrupted following a disagreement over representation...
”N’Assembly Not Tinubu’s Rubber Stamp” — Bamidele
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Sunday rejected claims by opposition parties that the National Assembly under President Bola Tinubu’s administration is merely a rubber-stamp institution. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, said such accusations do not reflect the reality of legislative-executive relations, particularly referencing the extensive process involved in the passage of the 2024 Tax Reform Bills. In...
2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi Partners Northern Power Bloc
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other coalition leaders have gathered ahead of the 2027 election to win over certain northern leaders in their attempt to unseat President Bola Tinubu. The meeting, convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was held behind closed doors on Sunday...
PDP Unstable As Makinde, Wike Battle For Control
The growing conflict between the factions loyal to former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is threatening the planned 99th National Executive Committee meeting on May 27th. In a statement released on Sunday, Wike announced his withdrawal from the reconciliation efforts, blaming Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah for the...
PDP Raises Concern On Otti’s Handling of Abia funds
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded that the way the government of Governor Alex Otti handles public funds be made more transparent. In a statement on Sunday, the PDP questioned the government’s handling of project costs and the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The statement, signed by the Abia State PDP Publicity Secretary, Mazi Eric Ikwuagwu, was titled ‘Calls for...
Atiku, PDP Labells Tinubu’s Endorsements Fake
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former vice president Atiku Abubakar yesterday denounced recent support for President Bola Tinubu from governors and APC stakeholders as an indication of desperation and panic. While the former vice president expressed confidence in the coalition’s ability to defeat the APC in the 2027 elections, the PDP pointed to widespread dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s governance and...
NDPHC Express Discontent Over N600bn Electricity Debt
The management of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, has said the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and other bilateral entities owe NDPHC nearly N600 billion, which is impeding the company's ability to operate. The company decried what it called the dismal uptake of electricity from the electricity market, saying this is significantly weighing down its operations. The Managing Director of NDPHC,...
Trump Calls Putin “Crazy” While Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack On Ukraine
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump referred to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as "crazy" after Moscow launched a lethal volley of drones against Ukraine, despite the fact that the warring nations had just finished exchanging many prisoners. At least 13 people were killed when Russia launched a record number of drones against Ukraine overnight to Sunday. ”I’ve always had...
