President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of Kenya over the passing of the country’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. Tinubu described Odinga as a towering figure in African politics and a champion of democracy and justice. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), yesterday, marked up Nigeria’s economy, raising its growth prospect for this year by as much as 0.5 per cent and next year by one per cent. In its October World Economic Outlook (WEO) released yesterday at the ongoing World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings being held […]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has travelled to the United Kingdom to seek medical attention, multiple sources close to the development confirmed on Tuesday morning. The report, first published by Western Post, was confirmed by a source who had earlier reported that the minister might seek medical attention […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to resolve their ongoing dispute and prevent another strike action that could disrupt the nation’s academic calendar. In a statement signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, on Wednesday, the students’ body expressed concern […]
The African Democratic Congress has cautioned the National Assembly against its proposed plan to amend the Electoral Act and shift the 2027 general elections to November 2026, warning that such a move could disrupt governance and derail Nigeria’s development trajectory. The ADC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said bringing the […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned those attempting to disrupt preparations for the Peoples Democratic Party’s forthcoming National Convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing such efforts as an attempt to stop a moving train—an act he likened to political suicide. Makinde, who spoke with journalists on Monday shortly […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider its decision to embark on an industrial strike, emphasising that constructive dialogue remains the most effective and sustainable path toward resolving all outstanding issues in the tertiary education sector. In a joint statement, the Honourable Minister of Education, […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly for their commitment to transforming policing in Nigeria through the passage and signing of the Police Institutes Establishment Bill and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2025. In a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations […]
Lagos State Government on Monday re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans. The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja is hearing the case of the murder of two police officers by the billionaire kidnapper. He and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, were arraigned before Justice A. O. Ogala on a five-count charge bordering […]
The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives have busted a child trafficking syndicate that manipulates young mothers and vulnerable pregnant women, steals their babies, and sells them to waiting buyers. The police said the four-member syndicate is led by an ex-convict identified as Blessing Jack, who had previously been arrested, tried, and imprisoned in […]
