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Month: October 2025

Reps reject U.S. Senate claim of ‘genocide against christians’ in Nigeria, to inform UN
From the National Assembly

Reps reject U.S. Senate claim of ‘genocide against christians’ in Nigeria, to inform UN

October 8, 2025

Isaac Samuel The Nigerian House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected the narrative advanced by the United States Senate that frames Nigeria’s security crisis as genocide against Christians or as state-sponsored…

UNN, Geoffrey Nnaji and a question of honour
Opinion

UNN, Geoffrey Nnaji and a question of honour

October 8, 2025

By ETIM ETIM It is a huge relief that Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji has resigned as Minister of Innovation, Science & Technology in disgrace after years of being embroiled in allegations…

The Anatomy of a Microscopic Interview: A Note to Rufai Oseni
Opinion

The Anatomy of a Microscopic Interview: A Note to Rufai Oseni

October 8, 2025

By Anietie John Ukpe There are few spectacles more tragicomic than a man who has mistaken a microphone for a microscope. Rufai Oseni, a graduate of Animal Anatomy and now…

Tinubu seeks NASS approval to raise .35 billion external loan
From the National Assembly

Tinubu seeks NASS approval to raise $2.35 billion external loan

October 8, 2025

Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking approval to raise a total of $2.347 billion in the international capital market. This includes a…

Finally, Geoffrey Nnaji resigns as Minister following allegations of certificate forgery
Presidency

Finally, Geoffrey Nnaji resigns as Minister following allegations of certificate forgery

October 8, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations of certificate forgery against him. President Tinubu appointed Nnaji…

Hot money vs hard investment: Nigeria’s capital flow crossroads
Business and Economy

Hot money vs hard investment: Nigeria’s capital flow crossroads

October 8, 2025

By Nathan Olaníyì Nigeria’s foreign inflows are rising, but most of the money is chasing yields, not building factories or infrastructure. Without patient capital, growth risks becoming fragile. Nigeria’s economy…

We seek Power not for ourselves, but the Nation, David Mark at ADC NWC meeting
Politics

We seek Power not for ourselves, but the Nation, David Mark at ADC NWC meeting

October 7, 2025

Says Nigeria can work for everyone National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark today read the Charter of the emerging opposition party in Nigeria saying the party…

Senate ‘ll Remain Open, Accountable and Responsive – Akpabio assures Nigerians
From the National Assembly

Senate ‘ll Remain Open, Accountable and Responsive – Akpabio assures Nigerians

October 7, 2025

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has once again assured Nigerians that the 10th Senate under his leadership will remain open, accountable and responsive. Akpabio gave the assurance on…

Yakubu steps down as INEC chairman
Politics

Yakubu steps down as INEC chairman

October 7, 2025

Isaac Samuel Professor Mahmood Yakubu has formally concluded his tenure as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the end of his second and final five-year term, which…

After six months out, Natasha resumes senate plenary
From the National Assembly

After six months out, Natasha resumes senate plenary

October 7, 2025

Isaac Samuel Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, on Tuesday returned to the Senate, marking the end of a six-month suspension that had caused public debate earlier this year.…

Tinubu begins consultations on new INEC chairman
Presidency

Tinubu begins consultations on new INEC chairman

October 7, 2025

Council of State meets Thursday Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to meet with members of the Council of State on Thursday as part of consultations ahead of…

Reps resume plenary, swear in winners of by-elections
Politics

Reps resume plenary, swear in winners of by-elections

October 7, 2025

Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, resumed plenary after a two-month recess, with the swearing-in of three newly elected members who emerged victorious in the recent by-elections conducted…

UNN, Nnaji’s Certificate And A Troubled Nation
Opinion

UNN, Nnaji’s Certificate And A Troubled Nation

October 7, 2025

By Reuben Abati Uche Nnaji is Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is currently in the eye of the storm over claims…

How to cope as an Opposition politician in Akwa Ibom State: an eyewitness’ perspectives
Akwa Ibom Today

How to cope as an Opposition politician in Akwa Ibom State: an eyewitness’ perspectives

October 6, 2025

By ETIM ETIM From my observation, many PDP members in Akwa Ibom State have been seriously troubled by the movement of Gov. Eno into the APC. The symptoms of these…

Planned protest over poor welfare split N’Assembly workers
From the National Assembly

Planned protest over poor welfare split N’Assembly workers

October 6, 2025

Isaac Samuel As the National Assembly resumes plenary tomorrow, a planned protest over poor welfare and alleged management neglect has split staff at the National Assembly, with the Parliamentary Staff…

Crisis brews in Reps over plot to remove minority leader
Politics

Crisis brews in Reps over plot to remove minority leader

October 6, 2025

Isaac Samuel A fresh crisis is brewing in the House of Representatives as opposition lawmakers intensify moves to unseat the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, over allegations of compromise and poor…

Tinubu, Akpabio, Mutfwang Honour APC Chairman’s Mother At Funeral
From the States

Tinubu, Akpabio, Mutfwang Honour APC Chairman’s Mother At Funeral

October 4, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on Saturday joined numerous dignitaries to pay their last respects to Mama Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother…

I never linked Buhari to Boko Haram — Jonathan
Security

I never linked Buhari to Boko Haram — Jonathan

October 4, 2025

Isaac Samuel Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports suggesting that he accused the late former President Muhammadu Buhari of having ties with Boko Haram. In a statement issued by…

For how long shall we ignore Akwa Ibom PDP?
Akwa Ibom Today

For how long shall we ignore Akwa Ibom PDP?

October 4, 2025

By ETIM ETIM Since Gov. Umo Eno defected from the PDP to APC in June, the few remnants in the PDP have presented severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).…

Chibok abduction remains a scar I will die with – Jonathan
From the States

Chibok abduction remains a scar I will die with – Jonathan

October 3, 2025

Isaac Samuel Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the 2014 abduction of more than 270 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, as a permanent scar on his…

Nigeria @ 65: How Near is the Economic Eldorado?
Opinion

Nigeria @ 65: How Near is the Economic Eldorado?

October 3, 2025

By Marcel Okeke The speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the 65th independence anniversary of Nigeria, October 1, 2025 would seem to have presented to Nigerians a picture of…

Atiku vows to quit 2027 race if younger aspirant wins ADC ticket
Politics

Atiku vows to quit 2027 race if younger aspirant wins ADC ticket

October 3, 2025

Isaac Samuel Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he will step aside from the 2027 presidential race if a younger aspirant emerges as the flag bearer of the African…

Tinubu Commissions renovated National theatre
Presidency

Tinubu Commissions renovated National theatre

October 3, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that renaming the renovated National Theatre after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka was a fitting way to honour the legacy of a man of…

Onanuga’s Unnecessary Attack on Jonathan
Opinion

Onanuga’s Unnecessary Attack on Jonathan

October 2, 2025

By Ima Niboro There is no question that whispers of a Goodluck Jonathan comeback in 2027 have swirled for months. Of course the rumour mill has been working overtime regarding…

2027: PDP moves to reinvigorate Akwa Ibom Chapter, but there are problems…
Politics

2027: PDP moves to reinvigorate Akwa Ibom Chapter, but there are problems…

October 1, 2025

By ETIM ETIM The National Working Committee of the PDP dissolved the executives of the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the party last Tuesday in apparent bid to reinvigorate it…

Nigeria@65: Worst is over, says Tinubu
Presidency

Nigeria@65: Worst is over, says Tinubu

October 1, 2025

Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday declared that the worst is over for Africa’s largest economy, assuring Nigerians that the difficult reforms introduced by his administration since 2023…

NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025
Presidency

NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025

October 1, 2025

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960,…

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