Kano Governor Meets Tinubu, Seeks Federal Backing For Security And Mega Projects

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has held a strategic meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he sought federal support to address rising security challenges and advance major infrastructure projects in the state. The closed-door meeting, held on Monday, focused on strengthening collaboration between the Kano State Government…

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Peter Obi Slams FG Over Alleged $9 Million US Lobbying Deal, Says Nigeria Choosing Waste Over Lives

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over reports that Nigeria spent about $9 million on foreign lobbyists in Washington, describing the move as another example of misplaced priorities amid worsening socio-economic conditions at home. In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle…

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Tinubu Laying Solid Foundation For Long-Term Growth And Shared Prosperity — Information Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is laying a solid foundation for long-term economic growth and shared prosperity in Nigeria, despite taking what he described as bold and sometimes difficult decisions. Idris made the remarks while receiving members of the Grassroots Advocacy for Tinubu…

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LASUSTECH Set To Launch Bola Ahmed Tinubu Institute Of Politics And Policies

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, is set to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Institute of Politics and Policies, following a partnership with the BAT Ideological Group aimed at strengthening ideological orientation and political leadership development in Nigeria. The Director of Media and Publicity of the BAT Ideological Group, Arabinrin Aderonke,…

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FG Approves 40% Pay Rise For Lecturers, Introduces New Professorial Allowance

The Federal Government has approved a 40 per cent salary increase for lecturers in federal tertiary institutions and introduced a new professorial cadre allowance that will see university professors receive a monthly top-up of over ₦140,000. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today,…

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KOGI SECURES $500M WORLD BANK FUNDING TO EXPAND LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT UNDER NG-CARES 2.0

Kogi State has secured $500 million in additional financing to expand livelihood support, food security initiatives, and social protection for poor and vulnerable households under the NG-CARES 2.0 programme. The funding approval, backed by the World Bank, is expected to significantly scale up the impact of the state’s community-driven development interventions. The General Manager of…

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Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

ARRESTING STUDENTS FOR DEMANDING SAFETY IS INTOLERABLE — PETER OBI

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the arrest and remand of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, describing the action as “utterly unacceptable” and a dangerous violation of citizens’ right to demand protection from insecurity. Obi made the remarks in a statement shared late Tuesday on his verified X (formerly Twitter)…

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CHINA’S TRADE SURPLUS HITS RECORD $1.2 TRILLION IN 2025 DESPITE US TARIFF PRESSURE

China recorded a historic trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025, official data showed on Wednesday, underscoring the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy despite a sharp decline in exports to the United States triggered by renewed tariff hikes. According to China’s customs authorities, the surplus rose year-on-year to its highest level on record, even…

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