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2027: Atiku Vows To Scrap Tinubu’s Floating Naira Policy If Elected

adminSeptember 15, 2026

President Bola Tinubu could face a major economic policy reversal if former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar wins the 2027 presidential election, with his campaign declaring that the floating exchange rate regime will be scrapped. Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign council, made the declaration while criticising the Tinubu administration’s approach to determining the...

Houthi Advance Raises Fresh Threat To Saudi Oil Infrastructure, Global Energy Supply

adminSeptember 15, 2026

The rapid expansion of Iran-backed Houthi forces along Yemen’s coast has raised concerns over the security of critical Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and the potential consequences for global energy markets, according to The New York Post. The development has increased the strategic importance of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a major maritime route through which substantial...

2027: Wike Draws Battle Line, Backs Tinubu But Gives PDP Free Hand Against APC

adminSeptember 15, 2026

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has drawn a fresh battle line ahead of the 2027 elections, declaring his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election while making it clear that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains free to field candidates against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in other contests. Wike said his support for Tinubu should...

Lagos Traders Fear Chinese Retail Expansion Could Push Them Out Of Business

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Fears of losing their businesses to intensifying competition from Chinese nationals have driven traders at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex to stage a peaceful protest against what they described as the growing takeover of retail trading by foreign operators. The traders, who protested at markets within the Trade Fair Complex along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, alleged...

Lagos Moves To Criminalise Street Begging, Repeat Offenders Face Jail

adminSeptember 15, 2026

People who repeatedly take to Lagos streets to beg could face up to two years in prison if a new bill before the Lagos State House of Assembly becomes law, while those who use children for begging may also face prosecution. The proposed Street Begging and Street Urchins (Prohibition, Prevention and Rehabilitation) Bill 2026 seeks...

Army, FCTA To Appear Before Reps Wednesday Over Tungamaje Demolitions

adminSeptember 15, 2026

The Nigerian Army and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) are expected to appear before the House of Representatives Public Petitions Committee on Wednesday, September 16, over the continued demolition of houses in Tungamaje, Abuja. The appearance is aimed at addressing the prolonged dispute surrounding the demolition of residential buildings in the community, with affected...

Georgia’s Youngest Mayor Removed After Ten Months In Office

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Georgia’s youngest elected mayor has been removed from office barely 10 months after taking the oath, ending the political rise of 23-year-old Jayden Williams amid allegations of improper use of public resources and inappropriate communications with an 18-year-old student. Williams, who assumed office as mayor of Stockbridge in January, was ousted by the city’s council...

Dangote: Daughters Can Take Group Beyond My Achievements, Male Heir Not Priority

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said the future of his business empire should be determined by competence, interest and strong corporate governance rather than the traditional preference for a male heir. Dangote made the remarks during an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday, where he discussed succession, his three daughters, family expectations...

US Court Puts Brakes On Trump Plan To Limit Stay Of Foreign Students, Journalists

adminSeptember 15, 2026

A US federal court has halted the planned introduction of tighter visa restrictions for foreign students and journalists, keeping the existing immigration framework in place while a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s policy proceeds. US District Judge Dennis Saylor issued a preliminary injunction on Monday, stopping the Department of Homeland Security from enforcing the...

Court Imposes 90-Year Jail Term On Nine Crude Oil Thieves In Akwa Ibom

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Nine men convicted of stealing crude oil from an oil wellhead in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have collectively received 90 years imprisonment after the Federal High Court in Uyo found them guilty of the offence. Justice Joy Ikpeme sentenced each of the convicts to 10 years in prison without the option...

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2027: Atiku Vows To Scrap Tinubu’s Floating Naira Policy If Elected

Houthi Advance Raises Fresh Threat To Saudi Oil Infrastructure, Global Energy Supply

2027: Wike Draws Battle Line, Backs Tinubu But Gives PDP Free Hand Against APC

Lagos Traders Fear Chinese Retail Expansion Could Push Them Out Of Business

Lagos Moves To Criminalise Street Begging, Repeat Offenders Face Jail

Army, FCTA To Appear Before Reps Wednesday Over Tungamaje Demolitions

Georgia’s Youngest Mayor Removed After Ten Months In Office

Dangote: Daughters Can Take Group Beyond My Achievements, Male Heir Not Priority

US Court Puts Brakes On Trump Plan To Limit Stay Of Foreign Students, Journalists

Court Imposes 90-Year Jail Term On Nine Crude Oil Thieves In Akwa Ibom

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