The Presidency has responded sharply to recent criticism by Senator Ali Ndume over alleged lopsided appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the lawmaker’s remarks as hypocritical and divisive. Ndume, representing Borno South, had accused President Tinubu of violating the constitution through appointments that he claimed were unbalanced and unfairly distributed across regions. His comments …
Tariffs on China set to rise to at least 104%, White House says amid trade war
President Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs totalling at least 104% on all Chinese imports starting Wednesday, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. These new levies add to existing tariffs in place before Trump began his second term in office China was initially scheduled to face a 34% tariff hike under Trump’s …
Bauchi South Citizens Urge Tuggar To Aspire For 2027 APC Guber Ticket
A Bauchi-based political group known as Bauchi South Concern Citizens Movement has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar to aspire for the gubernatorial seat of the State in 2027. The group which is a part of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) made the call in Bauchi during a meeting …
Peter Obi, Alex Otti To Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate, and Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, have called for a meeting of the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Abuja. A joint notice from Obi and Otti stated that the NEC session will be followed by a …
INEC Denies Reports Of Chairman Yakubu Mahmood’s Dismissal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed rumors circulating on social media that its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was dismissed by President Bola Tinubu. A viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that Yakubu had been replaced by Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan, stating, “INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. …
Peter Obi Remains In Labour Party, Says Obidient Movement Leader
Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, has confirmed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, is still a member of the Labour Party, despite rumors suggesting otherwise. Tanko rejected claims that Obi has joined the Social Democratic Party, calling them baseless. During an appearance on Channels …
Netanyahu Meets Trump, Seeks Relief On Tariffs, Gaza, And Iran Support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington on Monday to meet with Donald Trump, where he is expected to seek relief from U.S. tariffs and gain further support on issues related to Iran and Gaza. Netanyahu became the first foreign leader to meet Trump in the U.S. capital since the …
Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Shehu Sani, Reno Omokri Among Those Nominated For Ambassadorial Appointments
Former governors of Abia and Enugu states, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, alongside Senator Shehu Sani and former presidential aide Reno Omokri, are reportedly among those nominated for ambassadorial appointments by the federal government. According to Vanguard, they are currently undergoing screening by security agencies, with the official list still pending release. It’s …
House Of Reps Warns Rivers Sole Administrator Not To Make Laws, Says He Lacks The Power
The House of Representatives has warned the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), against making any laws in the state, saying he has no constitutional power to do so. The House stated this against the backdrop of the administrator’s plan to come up with a fresh budget, following the declaration of …
I’m Not Running For Senate; I’ll Retire After My Eight Years As Governor – Governor Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has clarified that he has no intention of running for a Senate seat after completing what he referred to as his “eight-year” term in office. Speaking at a reception held in his honor by the Anambra Development Unions Association, Aba branch, Otti dismissed recent rumors about …