Care Workers, Pay, Pensions and the Promise of a New Britain At the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech that was both personal and political. He…
Category: Politics
Obasanjo: Corruption and Development Cannot Coexist
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described corruption as a major obstacle to national development, saying societies cannot allow corruption to thrive while expecting meaningful economic and social progress. Obasanjo spoke on Monday,…
Court Fixes October 13 for Atiku, ADC Motion to Amend Tinubu Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 13, 2026, for the hearing of an application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) seeking to amend…
Tinubu Is Hale and Hearty, Presidency Defends Working Vacation
The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay outside Nigeria, saying he is “hale and hearty” and remains engaged in official duties while on a working vacation. Special Adviser to the…
Nasarawa PDP Backs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition Ahead of 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has declared its support for the Rainbow Coalition associated with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections….
Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal that would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz within seven days while restarting negotiations aimed at ending the conflict between Washington and Tehran….
When Two of the World’s Most Important Men Meet
Trump, Xi and the delicate contest for economic, political and technological power in a changing world When two of the world’s most influential men meet, the world pays attention. United States President…
Peter Obi Vows Jail for Election Riggers, Promises No Harassment of Opposition
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said anyone found to have rigged an election under his administration would face imprisonment, even if only one vote was manipulated….
Okpebholo Says Nigerians Pay Less for Petrol Than UK Motorists
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has compared petrol prices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, saying Nigerians buying fuel at around ₦1,400 per litre are paying less than motorists in Britain. Okpebholo…
Peter Obi Challenges Anambra Government Over $123.7m Debt Claim, Cites Handover Documents
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has disputed the state government’s claim that his administration left behind $123.7 million in external loans, saying he handed over the state in a strong financial…