September 16, 2025
Lagos, Nigeria

Nifemi Kolade

Politics

El-Rufai Dismisses One-Term Pledges by Obi and Amaechi as Unrealistic

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has urged former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, and ex-Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi, to drop their promises of

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Politics

Rivers LG Poll Escalates Power Struggle: Atiku Calls for Annulment, Wike Tightens Grip

The political chessboard in Rivers State tilted once again as the results of the August 30, 2025, local government elections were declared. The

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Politics

Court Rules Most Trump Tariffs Illegal, Sets Stage for Supreme Court Battle

A United States federal appeals court has ruled that most of the tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump earlier this year were

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Politics

South-South Political Earthquake: Governors Break PDP Stronghold in Regional Realignment

The South-South region, once considered an impregnable stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is witnessing a dramatic political shift as several governors

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News

Tariff War Escalates – NERC Steps In as Rift Widens Between States and Discos

A growing dispute in Nigeria’s electricity market has prompted the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), to convene a high-level

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News

NEC Unveils “Renewed Hope Plan” as Roadmap to $1 Trillion Economy by 2030

The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has unveiled the framework for the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030), a

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News

Passport Fees Skyrocket: Five-Year Booklet Now ₦100K; Ten-Year Cost Doubles to ₦200K

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a fresh increase in the cost of obtaining Nigerian standard passports, with the new fees set

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Politics

El-Rufai Rules Out 2027 Bid, Pledges to Mentor Reform-Minded Nigerians

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has ruled out contesting any elective office in the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai made this known in

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News

New Wave of Israeli Strikes: Six Syrian Soldiers Dead, One Civilian Killed Near Golan

Israeli drone strikes on Tuesday killed six Syrian soldiers in the southern outskirts of Damascus, Syrian state television reported. The strikes, which hit

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UNILAG Lecturers Quit in Droves Amid Poor Salaries, Harsh Conditions

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is facing a deepening brain drain crisis, as no fewer than 239 first-class graduates employed as lecturers between

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