Tinubu Laying Foundations for Long-Term Growth Despite Reforms, Says Information Minister

Abuja, Nigeria  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is laying a strong and sustainable foundation for long-term economic growth and shared prosperity, despite the short-term difficulties arising from ongoing reforms. The minister gave the assurance in Abuja while receiving members of […]

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Peter Obi Criticises FG Over Alleged $9m US Lobbying Deal, Says Funds Should Tackle Nigeria’s Development Crisis

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the Federal Government over reports that about $9 million was spent on foreign lobbyists in the United States, describing the alleged expenditure as a misplaced priority at a time when Nigeria faces deepening social and economic challenges. In a statement published on

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Troops Foil Suspected Kidnapping, Robbery Attempt Along Wukari–Ikyaior Road in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a suspected kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Wukari–Ikyaior road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, following a swift response to a distress call from members of the public. The incident occurred after reports

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after attending the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the United Arab Emirates, where Nigeria signed a major economic partnership deal with the UAE.

The agreement, a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), is expected to boost trade, investment and cooperation in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining and renewable energy. President Tinubu also announced that a Nigeria–UAE INVESTOPIA investment summit will be held in Lagos in February, as Nigeria targets $30bn annually in climate and green industrial financing.

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The Quiet Fall of the Throne: How the Modern State Unseated Africa’s Traditional Authority

By the middle of the twentieth century, Africa’s political landscape appeared to change overnight. New flags were raised, constitutions drafted, and presidents sworn in. Less visible, yet far more profound, was another revolution—the gradual dethronement of traditional authority. Across the continent, kings, chiefs, and councils of elders who had governed communities for centuries found themselves

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Canada Lifts Tariff on Chinese EVs in Exchange for Farm Export Access

Canada has agreed to remove its 100 percent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in return for reduced Chinese duties on Canadian agricultural products, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced after bilateral talks in Beijing. The deal signals a notable shift from United States trade policy as Ottawa moves to reset and stabilize relations with China. Speaking

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Nigeria’s Youth Drug Abuse Crisis: How It Begins, Why It Persists, and What It Means for the Nation

Asma’u Uba Muhammad Drug abuse among Nigerian youths has, over the past decade, become a significant and growing public health and social challenge. What was once dismissed as isolated experimentation has grown into a widespread crisis affecting individuals, families, communities, and national development. Understanding how young people become involved in substance abuse—and why the problem

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2027: Defeating Tinubu Requires ‘Red Eyes’, Not Court Action — Datti Baba-Ahmed

The Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections will require sustained political mobilization and citizen engagement, rather than reliance on post-election court battles. Baba-Ahmed made the remarks during an interview on the political programme “Nigeria Right Now,” excerpts of which were

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Arctic Rift Deepens as Trump Floats Tariffs over Greenland Ambition

President Donald Trump’s determination to bring Greenland under U.S. control has triggered a sharp diplomatic confrontation with Denmark and the Greenlandic government, raising fears of a serious rupture in transatlantic relations. Speaking on Friday, Trump reiterated that the United States “needs” Greenland for strategic and security reasons and said he was considering the use of

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Tinubu Pays Tribute to Chief Bisi Akande at 87, Hails Role in Democracy and APC’s Rise

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Chief Bisi Akande, elder statesman, former governor of Osun State and founding national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as he marks his 87th birthday on January 16, 2026. In a statement released on Thursday, the President described Chief Akande as a central figure in

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