Why Trump Is Threatening Nigeria With Tariff Hike – Tuggar

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has attributed the US President Donald Trump administration’s tariff hike threat to Nigeria’s refusal to accept Venezuelan deportees into the country. According to Tuggar, Nigeria will not cave in to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees from the United States. Tuggar stated this while speaking […]

Senate Tells Federal Gov’t To Immortalise Late Ex-Speaker Anaekwe

The Senate on Thursday called on the Federal Government to immortalise the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Agunwa Anaekwe, in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation and his role in strengthening democratic governance. The resolution was adopted during Thursday’s plenary session, following the consideration of a motion titled: “Demise […]

We Can’t Allow Sabotage Of Student Loan Scheme — Reps

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, said it cannot afford to allow the student loan initiative to be undermined by administrative inefficiencies, regulatory gaps, or deliberate abuse of process. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen said this at the commencement of investigative hearing into the alleged diversion, non-disclosure and mismanagement of student loan disbursements as well as non-compliance […]

INEC Receives Fresh 7 Applications For Political Party Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has received new seven applications from associations seeking registration as political parties, signalling renewed political activity ahead of Nigeria’s next general election in 2027. In a press release issued on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the […]