Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume declared restructuring essential for Nigeria's sustainable development. He emphasized viewing this process as a strategic imperative rather than merely a political request during Wednesday's book launch in Abuja. The event featured former Rivers State Governor Celestine Omehia's work titled "Restructuring Nigeria The Way Forward."
Professor Bolaji Babatunde Bernard represented Akume at the ceremony. The secretary explained that restructuring aims to strengthen the federation through responsibility devolution and subnational government empowerment. Current administration reforms demonstrate this direction through fuel subsidy elimination and foreign exchange market unification...
Governor Umo Eno requested that political leaders in Akwa Ibom State abandon hostile behavior and conduct compassionate campaigns. The governor delivered this message at a celebration dinner marking the state's 38th anniversary. He emphasized that all politicians remain residents of Akwa Ibom after elections end. Party differences should not divide the community permanently.
Eno praised the transformation of Akwa Ibom from an unknown region into a preferred location. He attributed this development to previous administrators' steady work. The governor promised continued efforts to unite APC, PDP, and opposition groups. Collaborative politics will strengthen the state regardless of partisan divisions.
Colonel Tunde Ogbeha, the state's...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu demanded comprehensive United Nations reforms during the 80th General Assembly session Wednesday in New York. Vice President Kassim Shettima delivered the address on behalf of the Nigerian leader. Tinubu warned that the organization risks becoming irrelevant without significant changes. The president outlined four major reform priorities for global consideration.
Nigeria seeks permanent membership on the Security Council as part of broader institutional changes. Tinubu emphasized his nation's growth from a 20-million-person colony to a sovereign state with over 236 million citizens. The country expects to become the world's third most populous nation with a youthful population. International bodies must...
Veteran journalist Reuben Abati condemned statements made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding ethnic considerations ahead of the 2027 presidential race. Abati appeared on Arise Television's Morning Show Thursday to address Atiku's recent declaration that Yoruba people need not worry about his leadership since he married an Ijesha woman and fathers children with her. The media veteran labeled these comments as unfortunate and accused the presidential hopeful of introducing tribal elements into national politics. Experienced politicians should address substantive national challenges rather than appeal to ethnic connections.
Abati emphasized that voters expect solutions to pressing problems like oil theft, NNPC operations...
Kebbi State Police will begin enforcing tinted glass permit requirements starting October 2, 2025. The enforcement follows directives from Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun and applies statewide. Motorists can submit applications through the official online portal using identification numbers such as NIN, BVN, or TIN. The application process requires account setup, detail verification, vehicle information submission, document uploads, payment completion, and biometric data collection.
Police Public Relations Officer Nafiu Abubakar announced that biometric capture occurs at the State Intelligence Department in Gwadangaji, Birnin Kebbi. Authorities provide this biometric service at no cost and caution drivers against using unauthorized...
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressed over 1,500 grassroots leaders from Isiolo County at Irunduni in Tharaka Nithi County on Thursday. He urged Northern Kenya residents to maintain peace and unity for regional development progress. Kindiki warned against allowing politics to disrupt longstanding harmonious relationships between diverse communities ahead of 2027 elections.
The government commits 100 billion shillings to construct a 750-kilometer Horn of Africa Gateway Road connecting multiple counties. Additional infrastructure investments encompass affordable housing projects valued at 1.3 billion shillings and electricity connectivity programs worth 712 million shillings. Kindiki expressed concern about low health insurance...
Authorities detained a 14-year-old suspect Thursday for desecrating Kenya's national flag during a football match at Nyayo Stadium. Police had previously arrested a 17-year-old accomplice connected to the same incident. Both teenagers underwent processing and await further legal proceedings. The flag desecration occurred on September 20 during a CAF Champions League game between Mogadishu City Club and Police FC.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen demanded swift prosecutions under the National Flag Act, which criminalizes disrespect toward national symbols. Inspector General Douglas Kanja directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to pursue all individuals involved in the incident. Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya...
President Trump delivered a controversial address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly session that drew widespread criticism from international media outlets. His remarks targeted European immigration policies and dismissed climate change as fraudulent, prompting comparisons to other divisive world leaders who have used this platform. Western journalists characterized his presentation as a lengthy complaint filled with personal attacks rather than diplomatic discourse. The speech continued Trump's pattern of confronting traditional allies during major international gatherings.
Historical precedent exists for such polarizing addresses at the UN forum. Leaders like Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, Libya's Muammar Gaddafi, and Cuba's...
Kenya Aviation Workers Union negotiations with Kenya Airports Authority management collapsed Thursday without resolving worker grievances. Union officials emerged from talks at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport warning that strikes remain imminent. Secretary Moss Ndiema reported that seven union demands received minimal consideration from airport authorities. Management agreed only to postpone a planned Naivasha human resources meeting pending further discussions.
The central dispute concerns the dismissal of a human resource manager whom the union demands be reinstated. Airport authority officials maintain their board made the termination decision and refuse to reverse it. Ndiema threatened nationwide airport shutdowns if agreements...
