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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Politics

NSA Nuhu Ribadu: ‘Sit-at-Home’ Order in South-East Losing Grip as Security Improves

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has announced that the longstanding ‘sit-at-home’ order enforced in Nigeria’s South-East by separatist groups is rapidly losing its influence, with security conditions in the region showing significant improvement. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit in Abuja on Thursday, where the Federal Government unveiled its two-year scorecard, Ribadu

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Politics

Federal Government Sues Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks

The Federal Government has initiated legal action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, over alleged defamatory statements made during a live television broadcast. The suit was filed before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on May 16, 2025, with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole defendant. In the suit, the government accuses the senator

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Politics

Women in Rivers State Continue to Appeal to President Tinubu to Overturn State of Emergency, Call for Immediate Return of Suspended Governor Fubara

Rivers State, May 23, 2025 — A coalition of women under the umbrella of “Rivers Women Unite for Sim” has renewed their plea to President Bola Tinubu to revoke the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State. The women are demanding the immediate reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of

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Politics Economy

Tinubu sends N1.48trn Rivers budget to N’Assembly

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday transmitted a budget proposal of N1.48 trillion for the Rivers State Government to the National Assembly for consideration and passage. The President said the budget proposal became necessary because of the nullification of the 2025 budget of the state by the Supreme Court and the fact that the state is

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Politics

Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum Urges Support for Ongoing Peace Talks

As peace talks continue to address the political rift in Rivers State, the Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum has called on all stakeholders to support the reconciliation process. Chairman of the Forum, Rufus Ada George, made the appeal during a visit from the Simplified Rivers Elders Forum in Port Harcourt. He emphasized the importance of

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