Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammad Sanusi II, has expressed strong support for the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he agrees with about 80 percent of the administration’s policy direction. Speaking in an interview with News Central on Tuesday, Sanusi praised the Federal Government’s economic management, particularly its efforts to restore stability through improved fiscal discipline and monetary policy coordination. “In terms of monetary policy and stability, I have nothing but commendation for the government,” Sanusi said. “On the fiscal side, we have seen improvement in revenue-to-GDP ratios,…

British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to abolish stamp duty on primary residences, in what she describes as a bold step toward restoring the dream of home ownership for millions of Britons. Addressing delegates at the Conservative Party Conference, Badenoch said the tax, which is paid when buying property, has become a major obstacle for first-time buyers and young families. Her remarks drew a standing ovation from party members, signalling strong grassroots support for what could become one of the defining policies of her leadership. “We Conservatives believe that owning your home gives you a real stake in…

If you live in Britain, the hope of becoming wealthy may not be visible. Over the past decade, economic conditions have shifted in ways that make upward social and financial mobility increasingly difficult. Despite the country’s global economic standing, many citizens feel that hard work and perseverance are no longer enough to achieve prosperity. Rising living costs, slow wage growth, and entrenched inequality have created a society in which wealth accumulation depends less on effort and more on inheritance and pre-existing privilege. Economic Challenges and Wealth Distribution Recent analysis by The Resolution Foundation, documented by Sky news, a respected economic…

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has warned that high levels of immigration are damaging social cohesion in the UK and called for stronger efforts to promote integration. Speaking to the BBC, Badenoch said the government must “not look away from problems out of fear of being labelled racists,” adding that the country had “taken for granted the fact that we have been a fairly cohesive society” but that “things are fragmenting.” She argued that immigration had reached unsustainable levels, making it difficult for newcomers to integrate effectively. “If people come in too quickly, it’s impossible to integrate,” Badenoch said. Badenoch also…

History was made on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, when May Agbamuche-Mbu, a distinguished lawyer and long-serving electoral commissioner, became the first female  to lead Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The handover took place at the INEC headquarters in Abuja during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). Her appointment marks a milestone in Nigeria’s electoral history, symbolizing both gender progress and professional integrity at the heart of the nation’s democracy. A Trailblazer in Law and Governance Born in Kano but hailing from Delta State, May Agbamuche-Mbu brings more than three decades of legal and administrative experience to the role.…

An Afghan man who allegedly posted an online death threat against British politician Nigel Farage has appeared in court accused of making threats to kill. Fayaz Khan, a 26-year-old Afghan national, is said to have uploaded a video to TikTok last October in which he threatened to “pop, pop, pop” the Reform UK leader after Farage referenced him in a social-media post about illegal migration. A jury at Southwark Crown Court heard that Khan, who went by the username Madapasa on TikTok, had gained a large following online, with several of his videos amassing hundreds of thousands of views. Opening…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, following certificate forgery allegations that surfaced against him after the President’s intervention. The President’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, noting that “President Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him.” According to Onanuga, Mr Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the President, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation. In…

The number of mobile phones stolen in London has almost tripled in just four years, rising from 28,609 cases in 2020 to 80,588 in 2024, according to new figures from the Metropolitan Police Service. The statistics reveal that three-quarters of all stolen phones in the United Kingdom are now taken in the capital, making London the epicentre of a growing crime wave that police say is being fuelled by global demand for second-hand devices. The Metropolitan Police has described its latest crackdown as the largest operation against phone theft in UK history, following the dismantling of an international smuggling gang…

The grand finale of Big Brother Naija Season 10, themed “10/10,” came to an electrifying close on Sunday night, crowning Imisi Opeyemi Ayanwale as the ultimate winner of Africa’s biggest reality show. Imisi’s victory capped weeks of drama, laughter, tears, and strategic gameplay, earning her a spot among the franchise’s most memorable champions.   Here are 15 key facts to know about her: Full Name & Identity Her full name is Opeyemi Ayanwale, though fans know her simply as Imisi, short for Imisioluwa. Age & Birthday Born on January 24, 2002, the 23-year-old Oyo native made history as one of the…

A powerful coalition of African Anglican leaders has sharply criticised the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, accusing the Church of England of abandoning biblical truth by endorsing same-sex blessings. The statement, issued by the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) , representing the majority of the world’s 100 million Anglicans, expressed “deep grief and disappointment” following Mullally’s historic appointment as the first woman to hold the position. While her elevation was widely celebrated across the United Kingdom as a landmark for gender equality, it has reignited deep theological and cultural divisions within the…