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By Clement Abayomi Iran has offered to back Nigeria in its struggle against violent extremism and insurgent groups. The Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, made this known in an interview on ARISE News. He explained that Iran is ready to work with the Nigerian government to improve security and stop terrorist activities. Raja stated that Iran views Nigeria as a very important partner. He noted that both nations face similar security problems. Because Iran has also been a victim of terrorism in the past, Raja noted that the country is willing to confront the difficulty Nigeria is currently facing.…

By Jeremiah Aminu The United Nations (UN) has released a video message to mark the celebration of International Women’s Day which advocates women’s rights and empowerment across different societal spheres. In his address, António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, emphasised the importance of investing in women’s rights: “Women’s rights are human rights. And investing in women and girls is one of the surest ways to make the world a better place”, he said. Several UN executives, advocates, and ambassadors captured in the video also highlighted the significance tied to the involvement of women in key sectors in society. Michelle Yeoh, a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, noted the…

By Clement Abayomi President Donald Trump has declared on Truth Social that Iran is now the “loser of the Middle East” after Iran’s apology to its neighbours and promise to stop its attacks. Trump said that the country has surrendered, following intense military pressure. This points to what he called Iran’s first major defeat in “thousands of years”. According to Trump’s statement, Tehran has personally reached out to Gulf nations to apologise for its past actions. He claimed that the Iranian government promised these countries it would never attack them again. Trump also noted that leaders in the region have…

By Clement Abayomi Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello has described her move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a personal journey. She made this known in an interview on the Channels Television programme, The Morning Brief. Obasanjo-Bello recently joined the party in Ogun State to prepare for the 2027 governorship election. She said she did not feel the need to consult her parents before making the move. She explained that she is capable of making her own career choices. Although she acknowledged her father, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, she still insisted that her entry into the APC is about her…

By Clement Abayomi The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cited its recent party activities in Nigeria as a demonstration of “discipline”. According to a statement by the party’s spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the party successfully completed its electronic membership registration and local congresses across the state, noting that the exercise was orderly, peaceful and followed all legal rules. The Lagos APC further explained that while many other political groups face internal fights and confusion, it focused on building a solid system. The congresses, held in various wards and local government areas, saw a large turnout…

by Jeremiah Aminu The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has imposed sanctions on Amasiri community over the beheading of four victims amidst ongoing land disputes with the Okporojo community in Ebonyi State. These penalties included the sack of Amasiri’s government appointees, the initiation of steps to remove Amasiri as one of the 64 Developmental Centres in Ebonyi State, and the closure of schools in the area, among many other sanctions. Nwifuru also ordered the demolition of all shrines and deities in Amasiri as additional measures to address the violence and killings that resulted from the gruesome incident. He emphasised…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The Senate has questioned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over N5bn reportedly spent to change its name from the defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Chairman of the Senate committee probing the company’s finances, Senator Aliyu Wadada, Nasarawa West, raised the concern while briefing journalists after a committee session on Thursday. Wadada said the panel found the spending unacceptable and demanded explanations from the company. “The committee also considered the N5bn expenditure on the corporation’s name change unacceptable…satisfactory explanations must be given.” The development came as the Senate summoned the former Group Chief Executive Officer of…

By Iqrom Tesilim The naira’s fortunes took a turn for the worse on Thursday as renewed demand for dollars in the parallel market sent the local currency tumbling. According to data from online forex monitoring platforms, the naira depreciated by N25 in a single trading session, trading between N1,410 and N1,420 across various parallel market hubs nationwide. At the current rate of N1,420 per dollar, the naira has weakened by approximately 1.8% compared to Wednesday’s close of N1,395 in the black market. The widening gap between the official and parallel market rates, now at N8, is a clear indication of…

By Clement Abayomi Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has declared his full support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Fintiri made this known during a visit to the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. According to him, Adamawa State will give President Tinubu and the APC at least 85% of its total votes. He also assured the party leadership that no other candidate from any opposition party would be able to get up to 25% of the votes in the state. Fintiri described his return to the APC as “homecoming” because he was…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima, has said that the new tax reform law will improve the standard of living and reduced hardship among its citizens. Shettima, who spoke at the State House in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday, debunked claims from critics that the policies would hurt the needy. He explained that the reforms were set up to help stop the problem of many different taxes and charges that currently burden small businesses and low-income earners. According to him, the plan was made to reduce poverty and make life easier for all Nigerians. He addressed…