In recent years, Nigeria has found itself under the global spotlight due to increasing concerns over targeted attacks on Christian communities, particularly in the northern and Middle Belt regions. The United States, through various diplomatic channels and human rights reports, has repeatedly expressed alarm over what some policymakers and advocacy groups have characterized as a growing genocide or “silent slaughter” of Christians in Africa’s most populous nation. The concern is not new. For over a decade, Nigeria has battled a complex web of insecurity—from Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast, to militant Fulani herder attacks on farming communities across…
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The Niger Delta Youth Vanguard has called on the leadership of the Senate and all relevant stakeholders to immediately conclude the ratification process of Mr. Abdullahi Ramat as the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The National Coordinator of the group, Osarodion Darlington in a statement issued Friday said after being screened and cleared by the Senate Committee on Power, the refusal of the Senate leadership to complete the process was unjustifiable and harmful to Nigeria’s electricity reform agenda. He noted that holding this appointment to ransom was equivalent to holding Nigeria’s power sector hostage, stressing that…
The African Extractive Minerals Development Bank (AEMBank) has tasked leaders, stakeholders and policy makers to harness the continent’s estimated $3 trillion mineral reserves to advance its sustainable industrialisation and development. This is even as it noted that the time for the “pit-to-ports” mentality to reach a grinding halt had come, adding that Africa must retain value for its estimated $3 trillion of mineral reserves and march firmly on the road to industrialisation. AEMBank, made the call as it successfully hosted its London Investor Roadshow, bringing together leading institutional investors, financiers, and policy stakeholders committed to advancing Africa’s mineral-based industrialisation.…
Despite the threat by President Donald Trump to sanction military action in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has assured that his government would spare no effort until it defeats terrorism and eliminates all criminals from society. The President spoke at the Federal Executive Council after the swearing-in of two ministers, Dr. Bernard Doro, and Dr Kingsley Udeh (SAN). Tinubu in a statement issued Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said Doro would manage the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, while Udeh would oversee the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. On the current state…
The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo has kicked against the federal government’s proposed 15 per cent import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel. He warned that such a policy could further worsen the living conditions of Nigerians already struggling under rising fuel prices and inflation. Osifo while speaking on Channels Television Wednesday said the union was currently studying the policy and consulting with stakeholders to understand its full implications. He stated: “The first impression was a no, no, no. Why are we imposing tax when our refineries are not producing. “The Dangote…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that 2,802,790 voters will elect a new governor of the Anambra State in the election scheduled to hold on Saturday. TheHintsNews reports that the front runners in the governorship election include the incumbent, Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and George Moghalu of the Labour Party (LP). Addressing a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan reiterated that the mission of the commission was to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again sought the Senate’s approval for another round of domestic borrowing — this time to the tune of N1.15 trillion — to finance the deficit in the proposed 2025 national budget. The request, officially conveyed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday, comes against the backdrop of mounting concerns over Nigeria’s escalating public debt and the sustainability of the administration’s fiscal strategy. According to the President, the new loan is intended to “bridge the funding gap and ensure the full implementation of government programs and projects.” The Senate has…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has told President Donald Trump that the claim by his government that there is a Christian genocide in Nigeria as untrue. Keyamo in a post on his verified X handle said being a Christian, it would have been most unconscionable for him to associate with – let alone accept to serve or continue to serve – a government if truly there is any iota of truth in the assertion that Christians are specifically targeted in Nigeria for persecution, killings or harassment on account of their faith, saying “it is simply…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. The new appointees are: Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi, Federal Capital Territory; Ezemama John Chidiebere, Imo State; Garba Abdul Sule Usman, North Central Geo-Political Zone; Mohammed Musa Ishiyaku, North East Geo-Political Zone; and Ukaire Binyerem Chigbowu, South East Geo-Political Zone The Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu, on Tuesday said the appointments followed a rigorous and transparent selection process in line with the present administration’s commitment…
The association of former All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) members have demanded for greater inclusion of its members in the current administration, while reaffirming its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. A communiqué at the end of its leadership meeting held in Abuja on Monday, the group expressed concern over what it described as the non-inclusion of former ANPP members in federal appointments and decision-making since the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) despite their contributions to the formation and development of the APC. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the National Coordinator of the association, Prof…