Dr. Gbenga Hashim, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, has criticised Nigeria’s continued reliance on the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) economic prescriptions, saying the country’s economic decline stems from policy choices shaped by external institutions rather than domestic realities. Hashim made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Arise TV, Prime Time programme, where he discussed the Nigerian economy, National development, and his proposed $4 trillion economic plan. According to him, Nigeria performed better...

…Charges Nigerians To Remain Resolute In Their Demand The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the senate’s new position on electronic transmission, saying that the lawmakers are being clever by half. The party in a statement on Tuesday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, urged Nigerians to remain resolute in their demand for the real-time electronic transmission of election results. The statement reads, “We have taken note of the outcome of the...

…As Sukuk Team Tours Key Projects The Kogi State government has unveiled plans to deepen non-interest financing, as Sukuk Project Monitoring team toured some key infrastructure projects across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Finance, Hon. Idris Shuaib, FCA, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to due process, international standards, and stakeholder collaboration in the execution of the Airport Project and other key infrastructure initiatives in the state. While welcoming members of the Sukuk...

Comrade Timi Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has petitioned United States President, Donald Trump, warning that Nigeria’s democracy is under existential threat and could descend into chaos if alleged plans to manipulate the 2027 general elections are not halted. A statement on Monday indicated that, in a strongly worded open letter to Trump, dated February 7, 2026, the political activist had accused the ruling party and the...

Borno State Acting Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, has charged newly appointed judges in the state to uphold integrity, impartiality, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. The Acting Governor gave the charge on Thursday at the Government House in Maiduguri while presiding over the swearing-in of the six newly appointed High Court judges. Kadafur said the appointments were aimed at improving efficiency and public confidence in the judiciary and part of efforts to strengthen...

The Lagos–Ibadan Expressway had been closed for six weeks to facilitate urgent repairs on expansion joints at Kara Bridge, Magboro Bridge, and Arepo-Punch Bridge. Ogun State Federal Controller of Works, Michael Komolafe, while addressing journalists at Kara Bridge, announced the closure of the bridge,  apologised for the inconvenience . He assured motorists that enhanced traffic management measures would be implemented to ensure swift and safe repairs. “The closure became necessary to resume critical rehabilitation works...