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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested Senate approval for new external loans totalling $6 billion to fund infrastructure projects, debt servicing, and port rehabilitation. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary, the President sought approval for a $5 billion facility from First Abu Dhabi Bank. If approved, Nigeria’s […]

By Zadok Akintoye (Analysis) A haunting image, now widely circulated, captures a mother cradling her bloodied child, her face bowed not just in grief in the viral video. But in resignation, to a helpless situation and loss of hope, like every other citizen? It is a portrait that tells a deeper story than words can

Violent unrest has broken out in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa following protests against the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler, with demonstrators torching vehicles and looting shops owned by foreign nationals. The protests, led by members of ActionSA alongside traditional leaders and residents on Monday, were initially staged in opposition to

With today’s deadline for cabinet members and appointees of the government seeking elective offices to resign, expectations mount over who will step down to pursue elective offices ahead of the 2027 elections. The directive mandating political appointees to resign at the latest by that date has triggered intense speculation within government circles and across the

In the ongoing drive to enhance efficiency and deepen service delivery, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has relieved all political aides of their duties with immediate effect. Those affected are Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants to the Governor. The Governor thanked them for their contributions to the development of the State thus

Some appointees and political office holders in the Ondo state under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa have tendered their resignation letters ahead of the APC primaries for the 2027 general election. This is in line with the INEC election guidelines. Those whose resignation has been confirmed are; Hon Gbenga Omole, the Special Adviser on Transport; Hon Fadairo

Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Kwankwaso registered as a member and received his party card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano. The event drew prominent political figures, including David Mark, Aminu

As political momentum gradually builds toward the 2027 elections, stakeholders and residents of Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo are being urged to prioritize continuity and proven leadership over uncertainty. This call comes amid growing support for the re-election of Nelson Akinsuroju, popularly known as Nelson Dollar, who currently serves as a Member of the House of Assembly representing the

Tension erupted on Palm Sunday at St. David’s Anglican Church, Ibulesoro, in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, as angry members shut down the church and forced out the presiding cleric, Venerable Adebanjo, over allegations of high-handedness and financial impropriety. The dramatic scene saw men, women, and youths barricade the church entrance, locking both

Barr. Adesuyi Daramola, 32, has emerged as the APC South West Youth Leader. A legal and compliance professional with experience spanning local and international organisations within the financial services sector and IT policy research, he has built a strong profile in corporate governance, transaction management, and policy advisory. A native of Ondo Kingdom, Ondo East