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US Tariff Talks: Tinubu, Other African Leaders Facing One Of World’s Sharpest Minds –Experts

25.07.2025

Following mounting pressures by many Nigerians, including members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) on President Bola Tinubu to dialogue with US President Donald Trump on the frosty bilateral ties, investigations have revealed that Tinubu and other African leaders in the Africa Union (AU) have tough challenges to overcome in their effort to see Trump....

North Not Neglected Under Tinubu, Presidency Dismisses Kwankwaso Claim

25.07.2025

The Presidency on Friday dismissed claims by the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, that the North has been neglected under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. New Telegraph reports that Kwankwaso, during a stakeholders’ dialogue on the 2025 constitutional amendment in Kano on Thursday, warned that national resources are...

Oladigbolu Urges Moderation Of Religion For Youth Empowerment

25.07.2025

Prince Kolade Oladigbolu, a Lagos-based real estate developer, has called for a more thoughtful integration of religious activities within Nigeria’s broader developmental agenda, particularly in addressing youth welfare and economic inclusion. Sharing his experience while promoting a youth-centred initiative, Oladigbolu said his attempt to lease billboard space along the Lekki-Epe corridor in Lagos State, Nigeria’s...

Court Convicts Ex-NHIS Chief, BDC Operator Of $2.1m Fraud

25.07.2025

Justice Ayokunle Faji of a Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Olufemi Martins Thomas and one, Kabiru Sidi, a Bureau De Change operator, of their involvement in a $2.1 million fraud case. The judge found Thomas guilty of transacting beyond the legal threshold...

US Travel Advisory, An Indictment On Tinubu’s Govt

25.07.2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the latest travel advisory from the United States government, which classifies Nigeria as a Level 3 ‘Reconsider Travel’ destination, is an indictment on President Bola Tinubu’s administration. ADC in a statement by the interim National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, noted that US advisory explicitly mentioned the collapse of...

Using Smartphones Before Age 13 Could Damage Kid’s Mental Health –Study

25.07.2025

New Research has warned parents should avoid preteens’ use of smartphones and social media. The study found that using smartphones before age 13 could damage kids’ mental health. Results of the study are published in the ‘Journal of the Human Development and Capabilities’. Smartphone use by children younger than 13 was associated with suicidal thoughts,...

EFCC Seeks Stronger Stakeholders’ Collaboration Against Money Laundering

25.07.2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede yesterday called for stronger collaborations with Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professionals (DNFBPs) in the fight against money laundering and in addressing the vulnerabilities of key economic sectors to financial crimes. A statement by the anticorruption body said he made the call during a oneday outreach...

Stakeholders Differ On Proposed Oil Decommissioning Commission

25.07.2025

Stakeholders in the oil and gas industry have kicked against the proposed establishment of a new regulatory agency solely dedicated to the decommissioning and abandonment of oil production facilities. Their opposition stems from the argument that existing structures are already adequately equipped for the task. During an interactive session with lawmakers and key players in...

You’re Afraid Of ADC, Atiku Tells Tinubu

25.07.2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, told President Bola Tinubu that he is afraid of the coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and said that is the reason for his constant attack on the party. Atiku in a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibe, assured the president that the coalition “will send him packing,...

Jubilation In Jos Over Yilwatda’s Emergence As APC National Chair

25.07.2025

J os, the Plateau State capital yesterday witnessed jubilation and celebration by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including youths and women over the election of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as APC National Chairman. Residents of Jos, mostly Youths and Women occupied various streets on Tudun Wada...