President Bola Tinubu has said the hardship facing millions of Nigerians is not a consequence of his administration’s economic reforms, but the result of decades of low productivity, inadequate infrastructure and limited opportunities. Tinubu stated this in his speech marking Nigeria’s Independence Day remembrance on Thursday. The President acknowledged that millions of Nigerians were still struggling to afford basic necessities, including food, school fees, medical bills and transportation. He, however, said the challenges predated the reforms implemented by his administration over the past three years. Recommended “Some Nigerian families still struggle today for the next meal, the next school fee, the next medical…
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The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 24 suspected kidnappers and recovered several firearms, AK-47 magazines, more than 500 rounds of live ammunition, 38 live cartridges and a bag containing charms in separate operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Muhammad Rabiu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday. He said the command’s operations had targeted kidnapping, banditry, arms trafficking, cattle rustling, vehicle theft and other criminal activities, adding that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspects still at large. According to him, police operatives attached to Operation Fushin Kada intercepted Abdullahi Ibrahim, 45,…
Portugal coach, Jorge Jesus, has opened up on his current relationship with captain Cristiano Ronaldo after it was reported that the 41-year-old refused to train ahead their UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo garnered significant media attention following his conduct after Portugal’s victory over Norway. The legendary attacker appeared to snub his teammates and fans, hastily running to the locker room, given that he did not feature in any capacity during the match against Norway. Concerns about his dissatisfaction intensified when he was absent from the Portugal training session on Tuesday. Recommended Certain media outlets reported that Ronaldo objected…
The Naira extended its appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the Naira gained further to N1,329.16 on Wednesday from N1,330.47 exchanged on Tuesday. This means that the Naira appreciated by N1.31 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira remained unchanged at N1,375 per dollar, according to multiple Bureau de Change operators in Abuja. Recommended This means that the Naira traded with mixed sentiments across the foreign exchange markets on Wednesday, ahead of the October 1 Independence Day holiday and the new month.…
The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has charged Gender Desk Officers across the state to adopt professionalism, empathy and diligence in handling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV cases. Elleman gave the charge on Wednesday during a one-day capacity-building programme organised by the Niger State Police Command for Gender Desk Officers from various divisions at the Police Officers’ Mess, Minna. The CP said police officers were often the first point of contact for survivors and victims of SGBV, making it essential for them to have the knowledge and skills required to respond appropriately to complaints. He urged…
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, on Wednesday charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to be independent during the 2027 general elections. Kingibe said INEC must conduct the 2027 general elections in a manner that would reflect the will of Nigerians. She gave the charge in a statement she issued to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. The lawmaker said Nigeria’s independence would have little meaning without the freedom of citizens to choose their leaders through credible elections. Recommended Kingibe said: “I wish to use the opportunity offered by this annual event to passionately appeal to INEC to be…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that Nigeria is in trouble, following the level of hunger in the country. Amaechi said if ADC is elected into office in 2027, Nigerians will clap because there would be an improvement in the country. In an interview on AIT, Wednesday, the former Rivers State governor said if Nigeria does not improve after one year of ADC in office, he would resign. He also said the federal government must deal with issues of corruption, insecurity, and economy for Nigeria to improve. Recommended He said: “You must deal with…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed how he technically resigned from the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari before the end of its tenure. Amaechi revealed that his decision to further his education made him go to the office just once in a week, stressing that he “technically resigned.” The former governor of Rivers State was the Minister of Transportation under Buhari from November 2015 to May 2022. Amaechi, who served as Minister for two terms resigned in May 2022 to contest the presidential primary election under the All Progressives Congress, APC.…
The Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashir Obasa has appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state to avoid any form of conflict ahead of the 2027 general elections. He also advised the APC members to avoid those he described as detractors, saying it peace is necessary for the party to win the forthcoming general elections in the state. Obasa who made the call on Wednesday, when he flagged off APC campaign in Agege federal constituency,warned that any form of conflict could set the party back. Obasa noted that there will always be detractors but…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, has vowed to retire from partisan politics if President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress, APC, wins the 2027 presidential election. Amaechi urged ADC leaders to go all out in their various states and ensure that Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during the ADC National Women League Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, he warned that Tinubu’s victory would lead to the retirement of most ADC leaders. He said: “If you are not from FCT, go home and campaign. Me, I am going on Wednesday. I will not wear a suit, I…