Weighing Major Contenders in Anambra’s November Governorship Election

“People live in fear of the unknown, and the government has been unable to restore confidence or order.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu It is now about two weeks before political campaigns resume for the 2025 November 8, Anambra State Governorship Election. Going by the INEC guidelines, campaigns would resume on June 11th. By then, it will be about five months away before the election. So far, about 16 political parties are going to be participating in the...

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...

We’re Stronger, Better As Community, ECOWAS, President Says

…Seeks Recommitment Of Member States The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),  Omar Alieu Touray has said that the regional body is stronger together as a community. He also urged member states to recommit themselves to strengthening the regional body. Touray, in his welcome address during the celebration of the 50 years anniversary of the Commission in Lagos on Wednesday, outlined the various achievements recorded as a body. He said, “In...

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...

Military: ISWAP, Boko Haram Getting External Help

The commander leading the fight against insurgency in the North East region says foreign mercenaries are now playing a dangerous role in strengthening Boko Haram and ISWAP. Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, who oversees Operation Hadin Kai, dropped the bombshell during an interaction with defence correspondents on a media tour in Maiduguri on Wednesday. He revealed that four Pakistani nationals have been arrested for allegedly running arms for the terrorists, describing the arrest as “instructive”. “The...

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...

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...

Miscreants Kill DPO, Set Police Station Ablaze In Kano

Some miscreants on Monday attacked Rano Divisional Police Station in Kano state, resulting in the death of a Divisional Police Officer. They also set parts of the station ablaze and two vehicles as well as destroying ten (10) other vehicles. According to report, the incident followed the detention of a motorcycle mechanic, Abdullahi Musa for reckless and dangerous riding and later died at Rano General Hospital. The spokesman of Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi...

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