Ex Presidential Aide Warns that Denial Could Trigger Instability, Fuel Separatist Agitations By Rafiyat Sadiq A Former presidential aide and Social commentator, Reno Omokri, has appealed to leaders and political stakeholders in Northern Nigeria to allow President Bola Tinubu complete his Two Four-Year Terms in office for the sake of national unity and stability. Omokri …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A new directive by the Tanzanian government prohibiting foreign nationals from owning and operating businesses in 15 small-scale sectors has triggered backlash in neighbouring Kenya and renewed concerns over regional trade relations. The sweeping ban affects activities such as mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining, crop buying on farms, beauty salons, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says ongoing trade negotiations with China are progressing well but have yet to be fully concluded. Speaking to journalists during a media appearance on Thursday, Bessent expressed optimism about finalising a trade agreement with China but noted that “a few technical details” remain unresolved on Beijing’s …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day extension to the current trade arrangement with Mexico, delaying the imposition of steep new tariffs. The announcement came on his social media platform, Truth Social, following talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Under the proposed terms, the revised agreement includes a 25% tariff on fentanyl-related …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Widespread criticism has trailed Kenya’s latest attempt to tighten control over the sale and consumption of alcohol, following the unveiling of a far-reaching draft policy that proposes raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 and banning alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants, and public transport. The policy, presented Wednesday by the …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The former minister of information and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Jerry Gana, says Peter Obi will defeat any northern candidate in the 2027 presidential election if he returns to the PDP. Prof. Gana made this known during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Wednesday. His …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has once again raised concerns over what he described as Nigeria’s deepening leadership crisis, blaming it as the root cause of the country’s development challenges. Posting on his verified X account (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Obi titled his remarks “Leadership Failure: Nigeria’s …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has claimed he was offered three ministerial slots in a bid to dissuade him from transforming the ADC into an opposition coalition party. Nwosu made the revelation on Tuesday during the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Abduljabbar Rufai, has revealed that discussions are ongoing between party leaders and former Labour Party presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi as part of efforts to bring him back into the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Adeniyi, whose tenure was originally set to expire on August 31, 2025, will now remain in office until August 2026. The announcement was contained in a statement …
