The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a comprehensive external borrowing plan totaling over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal years. According to the Senate, the funds are earmarked to support key national development projects across sectors such as infrastructure, security, agriculture and human capital development. During plenary on Tuesday in Abuja, Chairman…
President Donald Trump filed suit on Thursday against the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), seeking $10 billion over alleged leaked tax returns he claims harmed his business. The lawsuit — filed by the president in his personal capacity along with his two eldest sons, Eric and Donald Jr., and their family enterprise, The Trump Organization…
CELEBRATION OF A THINKER, INSIGHTFUL, RESOURCEFUL EAGLE: DR. ADEBOWALE “DEBO” AKANDE — AN AGRIBUSINESS EXPERT AND ADVOCATE FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION-LED ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION By Moyosoreoluwa Olamilekan Eldreez Dr. Adebowale “Debo” Akande stands tall as a thinker of rare depth, an insightful leader, a good man and a resourceful eagle whose vision continues to redefine agribusiness and economic…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reiterated that May 30th remains Biafra Heroes Day and not Igbo Day, as claimed by some individuals and politicians. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB criticized what it called a deliberate distortion of historical facts by “compromised Igbo politicians”…
Fear has gripped residents of Nembe Local Government Area following a devastating cholera outbreak that has claimed the lives of over 15 individuals. The cause of the outbreak remains unknown, sparking widespread concern among locals. In response to the crisis, the Nembe Local Government authorities have swiftly swung into action to contain the spread of…
Former Super Eagles player, Victor Ezeji, has been arrested by operatives of the Rivers State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) over alleged fraud involving the issuance of dud cheques worth N39.8 million and alleged threats to life. Ezeji and his wife, Mrs. Celestina Onyemaeche Ezeji, were reportedly on the run since July 2025 after allegedly purchasing…
The remains of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, have been buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The janaza (Islamic funeral prayer) was conducted at approximately 4:50 pm on Tuesday before his body was lowered into the grave in accordance with Islamic rites. Buhari’s body had earlier arrived in Katsina from London aboard a…
Peter Ngumba, a Kenyan lab doctor known for popularizing DNA tests among men has broke down into tears after discovering he is not the father of his two-year-old child. Ngumba shared the emotional revelation in a candid video which went viral online. The news generated significant public reaction in Kenya, largely due to Ngumba’s public…
Reno Omokri, the former presidential aide, says the Abuja-Kaduna highway is now far safer than it used to be. Addressing journalists during a tour on Thursday, Omokri said the road has become safer under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. “I didn’t come here with security and I’m here, safe and sound,” Omokri said. “I…
Following the signing of the new terms and conditions of service of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu has approved mouth-watering allowances for officers of General rank, who will retire after serving 35 years. Some of the allowances include the provision of a bulletproof SUV as take-home gift, fully paid foreign medical treatment, $20,000 as…
