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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Business

Nigeria Debt Crisis: Tinubu’s One-Year Borrowing Surpasses Buhari’s Eight Years, Says Oseni Rufai

Arise TV Anchor, Oseni Rufai, shared on his X handle that the Tinubu administration’s borrowing in a single year has surpassed Buhari’s borrowing over eight years.   During Tinubu’s tenure, Nigeria’s debt surged by an astonishing ₦24 trillion in just three months, escalating the total debt to a staggering ₦121 trillion. This steep rise, attributed […]

News

Breaking: Customs Deputy Comptroller Slumps, Dies During Reps Probe

Essien Etop Andrew, Deputy Comptroller of the Nigerian Customs Service in charge of Revenue, has passed away at the National Assembly Clinic in Abuja.   Andrew collapsed while being questioned by the House of Representatives’ Public Accounts Committee. The committee is currently conducting a probe into revenue-generating agencies and government parastatals.   Despite immediate medical […]

Opinion

Chief {Hon.} Adeniyi Ismail Oluwatosin: A Rising Politician Inspired by Asiwaju Bisi Akande

In the bustling landscape of Nigerian politics, Hon. Adeniyi Ismail Oluwatosin stands out as a politician of the All Progressives Congress (APC) extraction.   Renowned for his philanthropic endeavors, transformative vision, and unwavering transparency, Adeniyi has emerged as a promising political stalwart poised to serving his constituents with integrity and diligence.   A devout political […]

News

FG to Convene FEC Meeting Today Over Minimum Wage Crisis, Other National Issues

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) is scheduled to convene today to address several pressing matters affecting the nation, including the long-standing minimum wage dispute between the federal government and organized labour. The development was revealed by sources privy to the information. According to sources, the council will deliberate on the report submitted by the tripartite […]

Politics

Rivers Political Leaders Rally for Wike Amid Tensions [VIDEO]

Political leaders from various wards in Obio/Akpor staged a solidarity march supporting the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike.   The protesters have gathered at the Rumueme Civic Centre in Port Harcourt, urging the Inspector General of Police to maintain a strong presence in the councils and resist any form of intimidation.   The […]

Politics

Alleged Plot to Dethrone Sultan: Shettima Warns Sokoto Governor

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged the Sokoto State government to reconsider any plans to remove the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, amid allegations from the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC).   Speaking at the North West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina, Shettima emphasized the Sultan’s significance as more than an Emir, describing […]

Health

Ogun Health Commissioner Confirms Cholera Outbreak Across 7 LGAs, One De@d Among 25 Cases

The Ogun State government has acknowledged a cholera outbreak across the region and is mobilizing resources to contain its spread effectively.   According to officials, 25 cases have been reported in seven local government areas, resulting in one death.   Speaking at a press briefing held at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre in Abeokuta, Health […]

News

President Tinubu Appoints Olatunji Bello as CEO/Executive Vice-Chairman of FCCPC

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending confirmation by the Senate.   Mr. Bello, a seasoned lawyer, administrator, and distinguished journalist, brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role.   With an illustrious career spanning decades, […]

Politics

Alleged Plot: Northern Politicians’ Visit to Buhari Aimed at Unseating Tinubu in 2027

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has alleged that a recent visit by prominent Northern politicians to former President Muhammadu Buhari aimed to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.     On Monday, Senator Sani posted on his verified Facebook page, criticizing Buhari’s legacy, stating that he left the North worse off after his […]