Category: Politics
Shettima Urges Leaders to Document Their Service Legacies
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on both current and former public officials to embrace a culture of transparency by documenting their stewardship, emphasizing that public service must not be shrouded in silence or secrecy. Speaking at the public presentation of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by…
Hon. Waliu Owode Mourns Political Matriarch Alhaja Ogunnaike, Extends Heartfelt Condolences to Adebutu Family
Official Press Statement from the Office of Hon. Waliu Ifedolapo Owode (Oloogun-Ebi)May 12, 2025 | Ijebu East, Ogun State The political community of Ogun State has lost a towering figure with the passing of Alhaja Mujidat Ogunnaike, the revered mother-in-law of former gubernatorial candidate Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. In an official condolence letter released today, Hon….
Hon Waliu Owode (Ologunebi) Mourns as Political Matriarch Alhaja Mujidat Abeke Ogunnaike Passes On at 76
May 12, 2025 | Abeokuta The political and traditional circles of Ogun State are in mourning following the passing of Alhaja Mujidat Abeke Ogunnaike (Oluaye), the revered mother-in-law of 2023 PDP gubernatorial candidate Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. The influential community leader breathed her last on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at age 76. A Titan of Ogun…
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Launches $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa, Touts It as Deficit Solution
In a move that blends his trademark showmanship with immigration policy, President Donald Trump unveiled the first-ever $5 million “Gold Card” visa on Thursday, a premium residency permit that could grant wealthy foreigners a fast track to U.S. citizenship. Holding up a gleaming prototype bearing his likeness and the bold inscription “The Trump Card,” the…
President Tinubu Departs for Two-Week ‘Working Visit’ to France Amid Health Speculation
President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a two-week trip to Paris, France, officially described as a “working visit” to review his administration’s midterm performance—but the journey has reignited longstanding questions about the President’s health and travel patterns. Official Purpose: Policy Review In a statement issued Thursday by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency framed the…
Ondo Students Stage Mass Protest Over Rising Insecurity, Shut Down Akure
Akure, Ondo State – Students from tertiary institutions across Ondo State brought business activities in the capital city to a standstill on Thursday, staging a massive protest against what they described as worsening insecurity and government inaction. Led by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) South West Chairman, Oluwarotimi Joshua, hundreds of demonstrators blocked…
Prince Harry Resigns from African Charity Amid Boardroom Turmoil
Royal steps down from Sentebale foundation after governance dispute escalates Prince Harry has dramatically resigned as patron of Sentebale, the southern African charity he co-founded in 2006 to honor his late mother Princess Diana, following an irreparable breakdown with the organization’s leadership. The decision marks a painful rupture in Harry’s nearly two-decade commitment to HIV/AIDS…
Rivers State Announces Leadership Changes as Head of Service Resigns
The Rivers State Government has announced significant changes to its administrative leadership following the resignation of the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, confirmed the appointment of Dr. Iyingi Brown as Acting Head of Service. Dr. Brown previously served…
Tinubu Gifts 7,000 Bags of Rice to APC Members in Zamfara as Ramadan Package
President Bola Tinubu has distributed 7,000 bags of rice to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State as part of a “Ramadan package” aimed at alleviating economic hardship among party members and less-privileged individuals in the state. The gesture, which underscores the president’s commitment to supporting his party and vulnerable citizens, was…
Senate Approves Proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State, Sets Up Mediation Committee
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its powers under Section 305(2) of the 1999 Constitution. The decision, reached during a plenary session, also mandates President Tinubu to review or terminate the state of emergency within six months. Additionally, the Senate resolved to invoke…