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Tinubu Saved Nigeria from Collapse — NSA Ribadu

National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has credited President Bola Tinubu with rescuing Nigeria from the brink of collapse, saying the country was facing a multi-dimensional crisis until the President took office in 2023. Speaking in Abuja at the 50th anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 Regular Course, Ribadu said Nigeria in 2022 […]

Presidency to Opposition: No Vacancy Until 2031

The Presidency has dismissed the opposition coalition rallying around the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling it a desperate and incoherent attempt to unseat President Bola Tinubu. It advised the group to shelve any 2027 ambitions and focus instead on the 2031 general elections. Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare, addressing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, accused the […]

Tinubu, Lula Agree to Fast-Track Nigeria-Brazil Agricultural Partnerships

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to eliminate all bottlenecks hindering Nigeria’s agricultural transformation, including those affecting livestock production, in a bid to achieve food sovereignty and enhance export capacity. He gave the assurance during a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at Copacabana Forte, where both leaders met alongside members of […]

Nigerian Banks Restore Dollar Access on Naira Cards After FX Relief

Several Nigerian banks have resumed allowing international transactions on Naira-denominated debit cards, a development attributed to improved foreign exchange (FX) liquidity. Until recently, only Providus Bank allowed limited dollar transactions for its premium clients using Naira cards. However, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), United Bank for Africa (UBA), Wema Bank, and Stanbic IBTC have now reinstated […]

Coalition of Grievance or Credible Threat? Tinubu Allies Mock 2027 Power Bid

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have dismissed the newly formed political coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, describing the movement as misguided and destined to fail. Speaking separately, the two leaders accused the coalition of lacking credibility and being driven by disgruntled politicians. Wike, […]

Federal Government Flags ‘Frightening’ Structural Damage on Carter Bridge

The Federal Government has expressed grave concern over the condition of the Carter Bridge in Lagos, describing the structural damage below the waterline as alarming and in need of urgent attention. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, raised the alarm during an inspection of the bridge alongside engineers from the Ministry. He noted that while […]

Court Orders Senate to Recall Suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Senate to reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing her six-month suspension from the upper chamber as excessive. Delivering judgment, Justice Nyako ruled that the suspension violated both Chapter 8 of the Senate Standing Rules and Section 14 of the Legislative Houses (Powers and […]

NMA Slams Doctor Deployment to Saint Lucia, Decries Poor Welfare at Home

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to deploy Nigerian doctors to Saint Lucia and other Caribbean nations under a new Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement, describing the move as “inexcusable” in light of deteriorating working conditions and the continued neglect of medical professionals at home. In a statement dated Thursday, […]

Who Speaks for Labour? Usman Backs Obi on Coalition, Labels Abure a ‘Jester’

The acting National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has reaffirmed the party’s support for its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, over his involvement in the ongoing opposition coalition spearheaded by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by her Senior Special Adviser, Ken Asogwa, Usman […]

Still on Top: Zenith Bank Leads Nigeria Again in Global Tier-1 Rankings

Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as Nigeria’s leading bank by Tier-1 Capital for the sixteenth consecutive year, according to the 2025 edition of the Top 1000 World Banks rankings published by The Banker, a publication of the Financial Times Group. The ranking, based on 2024 year-end Tier-1 capital figures, places Zenith Bank 581st […]

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