LG Autonomy: Inadequate Funding Remains Major Obstacle – Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has identified inadequate funding as a key obstacle to achieving local government autonomy in Nigeria. Speaking at the National Dialogue…
Why Matawalle Deserves Minister of the Year 2024
As the year draws to a close, organizations, groups, and media outlets traditionally reflect on the events and personalities that defined the past 12 months. They evaluate who and what…
Rivers Crisis Will Make Fubara a Political General – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed confidence that the ongoing political struggles faced by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will ultimately shape him into a stronger political leader. Speaking at…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Challenges Persist Amidst Global Energy Transition
Nigeria continues to grapple with declining crude oil and condensate production, with recent data highlighting significant challenges in achieving targets critical to the nation’s economy. Condensate, a valuable light crude…
Zulum Warns Tax Reform Bills Favor Lagos Alone, Calls for Wider Consultation
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has expressed concerns over the controversial tax reform bills under review in the National Assembly, stating they disproportionately favor Lagos State. Speaking on Channels Television’s…
Assad Seeks Allies’ Support as Rebels Seize Aleppo
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is rallying support from allies after a shocking rebel offensive led to the loss of government control over Aleppo for the first time since the Syrian…
Biden Pardons Son Hunter in Final Weeks of Presidency
President Joe Biden has issued a full pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before leaving office, a move that has sparked widespread debate. Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing…
Dozens Killed in Guinea Football Match Clashes
A football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second-largest city, descended into tragedy on Sunday as clashes among fans left dozens dead and scores injured. The violence erupted after a disputed referee…
9 Ex-Employees Die Waiting for INTELS to Pay Their Terminal Benefits
At least nine former employees of Integrated Logistic Services (INTELS) Nigeria Limited have died while awaiting the payment of their terminal and other benefits, highlighting a protracted labor dispute that…
Fire Guts Abuja’s Trademore Estate MarketBy Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja
An early morning fire on Monday razed the market at Trademore Estate, a prominent residential area located off Umar Musa Yar’Adua Airport Road in Abuja. The fire reportedly started around…