Reps Okays Tinubu’s Request For $2.3B Fresh Foreign Loans
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The House of Representatives has okayed President Bola Tinubu’s request for a total of $2.3billion fresh borrowing, as well as issuance of $500million sovereign Sukuk. The House approved the new loans, consisting of $1,229,113,000.00 new external borrowing, at the exchange rate of USD 1 to N1500 and $1,118,352,000.00 for refinancing of Eurobonds […]
Tinubu Revises Pardon List, Excludes Serious Offenders
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the removal of individuals convicted of serious crimes—including kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and illegal possession of firearms from Nigeria’s latest presidential pardon list. The decision, announced on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, follows consultations with the Council of State and a […]
Olamide Prioritizes Authenticity Over International Validation
Nigerian music star Olamide has emphasized his commitment to staying true to his artistic identity by identifying his audience. He stated that he is comfortable being an indigenous artist, stressing that he is not desperate for international validation. In a recent interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, Olamide explained that identifying his audience is key […]
PHOTOS: Esan Model School Dominate As ULMI Football Tournament 5th Edition Enters Day Two
The Uromi Like Minds Initiatives (ULMI) 5th Edition Secondary School Football Tournament which officially kicked off yesterday has advanced to match day two with Esan Model school coasting to victories on penalty shootout earlier today, Wednesday October 29, 2025 at the Uromi Township Stadium. In the female category clash, Esan Model School squared off […]
Jonathan Compromised On Subsidy To Save Nigerians Lives, Says Sanusi
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Sanusi Lamido Sanusi said former president Goodluck Jonathan saved Nigerians lives by not removing fuel subsidy in his time, just as he said, he came close to removing it in 2011 due to the Boko Haram insurgency. He said this at […]
Fireworks In Abuja As Shaibu, Omobayo Battle Over Who Represents Edo At Ex-Deputy Govs’ Forum
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting There was a heated argument at the Former Deputy Governors’ Forum held in Abuja as two former deputy governors from Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu and Omobayo Godwins laid claim to position. This almost turned the venue into a battle field. The heated confrontation erupted during the forum’s fourth […]
Atiku Criticises Tinubu Over Reversal of Presidential Pardon
Nigeria’s former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the reversal of the controversial presidential pardon earlier granted to convicted drug traffickers, kidnappers, and other offenders. President Tinubu on Wednesday ordered the removal of individuals convicted of kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and unlawful possession of firearms from the list of beneficiaries […]
FG Releases ₦2.3bn to Clear University Staff Arrears
The Nigerian government has released ₦2.3 billion to university-based unions to clear outstanding salary arrears and improve staff welfare, according to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Mr Alausa said the funds were processed through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) and would soon reach universities across […]
Forum Condemns El Fasher Attacks, Calls on International Bodies to Intervene
The Sudan chapter of the Nasser International Forum, has strongly condemned over what its described as “grave violations and atrocities” committed against innocent civilians in the city of El Fasher, North Darfur, following the recent attacks carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Forum denounces in the strongest possible terms the deliberate targeting […]
Trump Orders Resumption of US Nuclear Weapons Testing
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, saying the United States must match the capabilities of Russia and China. The announcement came just minutes before Trump opened a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. “Because of other countries’ testing programmes, I have instructed the […]