The Jigawa State Government has allocated N4.8 billion for its 2025 Ramadan Feeding Programme, aimed at supporting vulnerable residents during the holy month. The announcement was made by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr. Sagir Musa, during a press briefing on Monday evening following a meeting of the State Executive Council at the Government House …
Trump Fires Justice Department Lawyers Who Prosecuted Him
In a bold move that underscores his ongoing battle with the Justice Department, former President Donald Trump’s administration has dismissed over a dozen federal lawyers involved in prosecuting him. Acting Attorney General James McHenry, a Trump appointee, justified the decision by asserting that the attorneys could not be trusted to uphold the president’s agenda. A …
U.S. Public Health Officials Ordered to Cease Collaboration with WHO
The United States has abruptly ordered its public health officials to suspend all collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), effective immediately. In a memo obtained by the Associated Press, Dr. John Nkengasong, a senior official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), instructed agency staff to stop participating in any activities involving …
Atiku Warns Nigeria’s Democracy Faces Threat Amid Allegations of Financial Inducements
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised alarms about the future of Nigeria’s democracy, cautioning that the country may lose its democratic system if it continues on its current path. Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on January 27, Atiku expressed deep concerns regarding the state of governance, political parties, and the judiciary in …
I’m healthier after leaving office – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigeria as a challenging country to govern. Buhari, who handed over to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, spoke at an All-Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting at Government House, Katsina, While reflecting on his time in office, he said despite efforts to address the nation’s challenges, he was often subjected to …
I’m not interested in coalition for purpose of power grabbing – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has said that he is not interested in any political coalition for the purpose of grabbing power in the 2027 general election. The former Anambra State Governor stated that coalition in Nigerian politics is for power grabbing. He spoke in Abuja on Monday, Jan. …
Katsina LG poll: APC chair, Ganduje, welcomes defectors, unveils campaign
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Sunday officially launched the party’s local government election campaign in Katsina State by receiving over 40,000 defectors from opposition parties into the APC fold. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to Katsina State Governor Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, …
Trump accomplished more in 5 days than Biden did in 4 years – JD Vance
New US Vice President JD Vance has claimed that President Donald Trump accomplished more in just five days than ex-President Joe Biden did in four years. Vance stated this on Sunday, January 26 while fielding questions during an interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” Vance argued that several of President Trump’s first moves in office …
“Being Sidelined by Trump is Exactly What Africa Needs” – Former CBN Deputy Governor Kingsley Moghalu
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has expressed his belief that being overlooked by former United States President Donald Trump could be a catalyst for Africa’s progress. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, January 26, Moghalu argued that Africa should stop relying on …
Enugu govt okays landmark climate, off-grid electricity policies, strategies
Governor Mbah …Targets 792,000 new jobs in renewable energy, waste management Enugu State government has approved the State Climate Policy and Action Plan, ESCPAP, making it the first subnational government in Nigeria to adopt a long-term climate strategy that incorporates emissions modeling, microenergy audits and extensive stakeholder engagement. The State Executive Council, SEC, also approved …