President Bola Tinubu’s Two Years of Resolute Reforms in a Tenuous Republic

“No economic rebound is sustainable without national unity.” —Sir Paul Chukwuma  A close confidant once remarked, during the crescendo of the 2023 general elections, that it would take a “madman” to aspire to lead Nigeria at such a perilous juncture. His words were less hyperbole and more diagnosis: Nigeria, at that time, represented the archetype of a “wicked problem”; a multidimensional crisis with no easy resolution and several painful trade-offs. To him, the presidency was...

Over 220,000 Residents Benefit From State Health Insurance Scheme, Kogi Govt

The Kogi State Government has said that 220,495 citizens have enrolled under its Health Insurance Scheme, a landmark achievement aimed at making healthcare more accessible and affordable across the state, in a significant stride toward achieving universal health coverage. This was disclosed in a press statement on Wednesday issued by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, stressing that the scheme, which is driven by the Kogi State Health Insurance...

Tinubu Marks 2 Years in Office, Says Economic Reforms Are Working

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration has made “undeniable progress” in stabilising the economy, improving national security, and laying a solid foundation for long-term growth, as he marks the second anniversary of his presidency. In a national address released through the State House on Wednesday, 29 May 2025, President Tinubu praised the resilience of Nigerians and defended his administration’s tough economic decisions, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign...

Debt May Exceed ₦180T as Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval for New Loan

…Presidency Clarifies Tinubu’s Medium-Term Borrowing Plan Nigeria’s total debt may soon climb above ₦180 trillion, following President Bola Tinubu’s request to the National Assembly for approval of a borrowing plan covering both foreign and domestic loans worth ₦34.15 trillion. In separate letters sent to the Senate and House of Representatives, the President asked lawmakers to endorse a borrowing arrangement that includes over $21.5 billion in external loans and a domestic bond of ₦757.9 billion to...

Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele Challenges FG’s Seizure of Multibillion-Naira Abuja Estate

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has filed an appeal seeking to overturn a court ruling that granted the federal government ownership of a vast estate comprising 753 housing units in Abuja. The estate, located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, spans approximately 150,500 square metres. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had previously secured interim and final forfeiture orders for the property on 1 November and 2 December...

1,450 Terrorist Suspects Await Trial as Military Laments Delays, Lack of Witnesses

The Nigerian military has revealed that over 1,400 suspected terrorists arrested in the North East are still awaiting trial, despite investigations being concluded. This was made known by the Acting Commander of the Joint Investigation Centre (JIC) under Operation Hadin Kai, Colonel A.U. Ahmed, during a media briefing in Maiduguri. According to him, 1,877 suspects have so far been investigated by the centre, out of which 1,450 have been confirmed to have active cases and...

Wike: Abuja Explosion Caused by Mishandled Explosives, Not Suicide Bomber

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the claim by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) that the explosion that occurred in front of the Mogadishu (Abacha) Military Barracks in Abuja on Monday was the result of a suicide bombing. Wike made the clarification on Thursday while speaking to journalists during the inspection of ongoing road projects slated for commissioning to mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second year in office. The...

Former Anambra Governor, Obiano Knocks Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu

…Disowns Alleged Endorsement The former governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has frowned at Mr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, in the November 8, Anambra 2025 governorship election, over claims that Obiano had endorsed him. The alleged endorsement circulated by Ukachukwu’s supporters purported that Obiano endorsed Ukachukwu without equivocation. The endorsement piece with excerpts like; “we have only two choices in this election, go for Ukachukwu for progress that we...

Children’s Day: Tinubu Pledges Support to Protect Nigerian Children

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his administration’s commitment to the protection, welfare, and development of Nigerian children, as the nation marked the 2025 National Children’s Day on Tuesday, 27th May. President Tinubu described Nigerian children as “the pride and future of our great nation” and restated the government’s constitutional and moral duty to safeguard their rights and nurture their dreams. This year’s celebration is themed “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation.” The...

Peter Obi: I’ll Run on Labour Party Platform Again in 2027

…Blames FG for Crisis in LP, PDP Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has declared his intention to recontest the presidency in 2027 under the Labour Party (LP) platform. Obi made this known while addressing a group of young supporters in a 7-minute, 16-second video that has been circulating on the party’s WhatsApp platform since Saturday. The video, recorded by Danroyce TV, captures Obi responding to...

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