How I’d tackle subsidy removal, forex, other reforms — Atiku

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider his recommendations to revive Nigeria’s ailing economy. Abubakar noted that effective reforms should be implemented in the nation’s oil and economic sectors, adding that he supports both the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of […]

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Trump, Harris make final campaign rounds, millions vote early

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris appeared on the “Saturday Night Live” TV comedy show on Saturday, adding a surprise jolt to the U.S. presidential election just three days before her showdown with Republican Donald Trump. “Keep Calm-ala and carry on-ala,” Harris said in unison with the actor who plays her on the show, Maya Rudolph. […]

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#EndBadGovernance: ACF Asks FG To Halt ‘Sham’ Treason Trial

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the Federal Government to halt the treason trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters. The ACF, while reacting to the trial of minors at a Federal High Court, Abuja, over allegations of treason, and other offences, arising from their participation in the August 2024 protests, described the trial as a […]

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Majority of appointees heading security agencies are from the North – Presidency

The Presidency has denied the allegation that the current administration is favouring the South West at the expense of other regions in terms of appointments in the security sector. After the appointment of Major General Olufemi Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff, many persons, especially on Social Media, accused President Bola Tinubu of “Yorubanisation”, […]

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Painful Decisions Only Way Tinubu Can Address Nigeria’s Problems – Minister

Abubakar Momoh, the Minister of Regional Development, says the painful economic decisions being taken by President Bola Tinubu are the only means the president can solve the country’s problems. Momoh explained that it was normal for President Tinubu, whom he said meant well for the country, to make far-reaching decisions in the interest of the […]

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Hardship: What I would have done differently – Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the present administration of indulging in “trial-and-error economic policies”, saying he would have acted differently if elected President. In a statement he signed, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate in the last election alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is undertaking a “palliative” economy, something his administration would […]

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#EndBadGovernance protesters vow to fight on despite treason charges

Organisers of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests have vowed not to back down from protesting worsening conditions in the Country. They vowed, despite treason charges leveled against several protesters arrested, to sustain momentum in protest until the ruling class in Nigeria prioritises the interest of Nigerians. The Federal Government last Friday arraigned no fewer than 76 protesters […]

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Ondo poll: ‘LP’s Ebiseni leading candidate, not Aiyedatiwa or Ajayi’

The Labour Party in Ondo State has faulted the description of the candidates of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Hon Agboola Ajayi as the leading candidates in the November 16 governorship election. The Channels Television has reportedly scheduled a political debate between Aiyedatiwa and Ajayi for today, […]

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‘Rising fuel costs, power failures will boost solar adoption’

The Chief Executive Officer of Gennex Technologies, Mr Patrick Ilo, has said that Nigeria’s energy landscape appears increasingly conducive to solar energy growth, as Nigerians are faced with escalating petrol and diesel costs, along with persistent power supply disruptions and frequent grid failures. Ilo said this at the Gennex Colloquium, with the theme, ‘Steering the Renewable […]

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