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Why temporary political empowerment grants often fail
Politically-motivated cash grants are frequently criticized as short-term campaign tools rather than effective economic empowerment, as seen in the recent controversy surrounding the First Lady's small business stipends.
Umahi Claims Peter Obi Avoided Debate to Shield His Governance Record
Minister of Works David Umahi claims Peter Obi avoided a proposed public debate because he could not defend his past performance as governor against Umahi's record.
Seyi Tinubu holds more influence than Shettima, claims Kwankwasiyya spokesperson
Habeeb Saleh Mohammed claims that President Tinubu’s decision to retain Kashim Shettima as his 2027 running mate provides no electoral boost, suggesting that Seyi Tinubu wields more power in the current government.
Mitch McConnell explains absence following fall and pneumonia diagnosis
Senator Mitch McConnell has confirmed he will delay his return to the Senate while recovering from a recent fall and pneumonia, ending weeks of speculation regarding his health.
Ukraine Prime Minister Resigns Amid Strategic Government Overhaul
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has resigned as part of a government-wide cabinet shuffle initiated by President Zelensky to modernize the nation's political and diplomatic strategy.
Abbas Celebrates Shettima’s Selection as APC Running Mate for 2027
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and other party officials have lauded President Tinubu's decision to keep Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential race, citing loyalty and competence.
Umahi Challenges Peter Obi Over Infrastructure Claims
Works Minister Dave Umahi dismissed Peter Obi's comments on infrastructure, arguing that one does not need to be a presidential candidate to provide education on the subject.
Federal Government targets illicit mining operations, apprehends two in Osun State
Federal authorities arrested two individuals for illegal mining in Osun State, marking a broader nationwide push to sanitize the sector and enforce the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act.
Tinubu Celebrates Wole Soyinka’s 92nd Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka's 92nd birthday, honoring his significant contributions to literature, democracy, and his long-standing role as a courageous advocate for justice in Nigeria.
Lawmaker Yusuf Adamu Gadgi Advocates for Military Elimination of Bandits over Ransom Payments
Yusuf Adamu Gadgi argues that Nigeria must abandon ransom payments and rehabilitation programs for bandits in favor of a strictly military-led strategy to neutralize criminal threats.