Politics

Trump Administration Orders Embassies to Halt Student Visa Appointments Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting

In a recent development, the Trump administration has directed U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to cease scheduling new appointments for student visas. The move comes as the government prepares to implement an expanded vetting process that includes increased scrutiny of applicants’ social media activity. A memo circulated to diplomatic missions by Secretary of State Marco

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Politics

Experts point out gaps in Rivers ‘emergency rule’ budget transmission

Experts say the letter transmitting the N1.46trn new Rivers budget from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to the National Assembly (NASS) should have indicated capital allocation, recurrent allocation, sources of the revenue such as Federal Allocation (FAAC), internal revenue (IGR), other sources, loans, etc. They said for the mere fact that the suspended governor only

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Politics

Rivers elites get drubbing from Sole Administrator over endless crisis

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State may have let out what has been bottled up in his heart. It seems that most leaders in Nigeria are unhappy over the deconstruction of Rivers State since 2012 through endless political wrangling. Details: The political leaders of Rivers State have been given thorough tongue-lashing like never before by

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Politics

2027: Abure’s camp welcomes Obi to be LP candidate

The Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party says it is excited with the prospect of having the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, run again on the party’s platform in 2027. The LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH He spoke on the backdrop of

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Politics

2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi court northern power bloc

Ahead of the 2027 election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and other coalition leaders have met to gain the support of certain northern leaders in their effort to defeat President Bola Tinubu. The meeting, convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North),

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Politics Foreign

Trump slams ‘crazy’ Putin as Russia pummels Ukraine with massive drone attack

‎US President Donald Trump called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “crazy” on Sunday after Moscow launched a deadly barrage of drones against Ukraine, even as the warring countries completed a large-scale prisoner exchange.‎‎At least 13 people were killed when Russia launched a record number of drones against Ukraine overnight to Sunday.‎‎”I’ve always had a very

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Economy Politics

Federal Government Reports Over $800 Million Attracted to Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector Under Tinubu’s Policies

The Nigerian federal government has announced that the administration of President Bola Tinubu’s new policies on local value addition and a stricter licensing regime have successfully attracted over $800 million in processing projects in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector in 2023. A statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga revealed that the sector also generated more than

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Politics

PDP Crisis Deepens as Nyesom Wike Withdraws from Reconciliation Efforts

The crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) appears to persist, with Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, announcing his decision to pull out from previous agreements and ongoing reconciliation initiatives. In a statement on Sunday, Wike accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of obstructing efforts to resolve the lingering crisis, particularly regarding the reinstatement

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Politics

President Bola Tinubu: Economic Reforms Are Yielding Desired Results, APC Not a Failure

President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that the ongoing economic reforms implemented by his administration are producing the desired outcomes. He stated this on Thursday during his address at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit held at the State House banquet hall in Abuja. In his speech, Tinubu emphasized that despite challenges, the ruling party

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Politics

Minister of Works David Umahi: Nigeria’s South-East Inherited ‘Almost No Projects’ from Past Administrations

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has revealed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu inherited “almost no projects” in Nigeria’s South-East region upon assuming office. He noted that since then, significant interventions have been initiated to bridge the infrastructure gap in the area. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit in Abuja on

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