‘Okupe was a national treasure’ – Labour Party DMI
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Labour Party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI) has paid tribute to the late Dr. Doyin Okupe, describing him as a statesman, political strategist, and champion of national unity. According to the directorate, Dr. Okupe was pivotal in the evolution of Nigeria’s democracy and was celebrated for his commitment […]
Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio, urges focus on legislative duties
The Nigerian Senate has passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, reaffirming its support for his leadership amid recent controversies.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations: A threat to 10th Senate’s integrity
In recent weeks , Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has embarked on a calculated campaign to tarnish the reputation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio
FG vetting candidates for ambassadorial posts, 18 months after recall — Report
Nearly two years after President Bola Tinubu recalled all ambassadors, their replacements are expected to be announced “very soon”.
Nigeria spends $817.4m to service debt in 2 months
•As foreign trade in LC Payments reaches $160m By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria spent $817.4m, approximately N1.26 trillion, to service its debt in the first two months of 2025. This represents a 3.12 percent decline when compared to $843.73 million spent in the corresponding period of 2024. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, International Payments […]
Import bills on used vehicles fall 65% to N354.8bn
By Elizabeth Adegbesan As economic hardship bites harder, importation of used vehicles has recorded a significant decline with diesel or semi-diesel engine, of cylinder capacity 2500cc dropping by 65.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) to N354.8 billion in 2024 from N1.04 trillion in 2023. However, the decline also reflects the effect of continuous increase in import duty, levies […]
