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President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria has ‘overcome economic challenges under his administration,’ stressing that state governors no longer run to banks for loans to pay salaries.The President made the remarks while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, March 9. In a statement released, presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu promised to continue making the most of the opportunity given to him to lead the country by sustaining the trajectory of economic growth and prosperity.Nigerian Culture Showcase“I am just grateful, one person among millions, that I have been given the opportunity to serve. And all I can do is promise that I will continue to be faithful in d...

Eight men who filmed themselves gang-r@ping an 18-year-old British girl in a hotel in Spain have been jailed for a total of 73 years.Seven Frenchmen and one Swiss man recorded their vile attack and shared pictures and videos of it on social media.Two of the men were staying in the BH Mallorca Resort hotel and lured the 'semi-conscious' woman to room 108 after plying her with alcohol on August 14, 2023, the prosecutor's office previously said.The two men then invited a group of strangers from the corridor to follow them into the hotel for 'free s£x' around 7.30am, local media previously reported.They then undressed the woman and r@ped her for half an hour, 'taking advantage of the secluded room to which they had led her', according to prosecutors.'They performed vari...

Former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has revealed that some governors opposed his continued stay as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) because they feared he might impose Bola Tinubu as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2023 election.Oshiomhole made the disclosure while speaking on 60 Minutes with Mr Kay on News Central, where he discussed the circumstances surrounding his tenure as APC national chairman.According to the senator representing Edo North, several governors told him directly that they were concerned he might use his position to influence the party’s presidential ticket in favour of Tinubu, who was then regarded as a key leader of the party.Reflecting on his time in office, Oshiomhole said his leadership was centred on def...

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has called on leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to put aside their differences, accept the ruling of the Court of Appeal, and focus on organising a fresh national convention in line with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Reacting to Monday’s appellate court judgment concerning the party’s 2025 national convention held in Ibadan, Saraki urged party leaders to reflect on the situation and treat the ruling as the end of the ongoing legal disputes.He warned that with preparations already underway for the 2027 general elections, the party cannot afford to wait for a final decision from the Supreme Court on its leadership crisis.Saraki made the appeal in a statement issued on Tue...

Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has alleged that the Federal Government is aware of the identities and locations of all terrorists operating in the country.Speaking during an interview on DRTV, Gumi responded to allegations that he maintains personal contact with terrorists and bandits or advocates on their behalf.According to him, his engagements with such groups are not done privately but with the knowledge and involvement of security agencies.“The government knows every terrorist by name and where they are located. I don’t go alone to negotiate; I go with the police, the military, and other security agencies,” he said.Gumi explained that in some instances he also works with traditional leaders when attempting to reach armed groups. He added that he had previously travelled d...

President Bola Tinubu has vowed that Nigeria will not give in to people who are causing trouble and trying to break the peace in the country.Tinubu made the vow during an Interfaith Iftar event held with religious and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday evening.He assured that Nigeria will win the fight against insecurity.The President also said Nigeria’s economy has started to improve.“Nigeria will never let people who cause trouble damage its peace, unity, and independence.“We are not discouraged. We are going to win, and we will win in a strong and fair way. Yes, we are facing challenges; the terrorists are now in a desperate situation because they are losing ground.“But I can promise you one thing: Nigeria will never give up. I am th...

Trump had threatened the Iranian leader, warning that the United States would respond with “death, fire and fury” if Tehran continued to block the Strait of Hormuz. He also said he was “not happy with the appointment” of Mojtaba and claimed the US would have the final say over Iran’s leadership.Iran has warned US President Donald Trump to “be careful not to be eliminated” after he said the country’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, would be unable to “live in peace.”Trump, speaking to Fox News, had threatened the Iranian leader, warning that the United States would respond with “death, fire and fury” if Tehran continued to block the Strait of Hormuz. He also said he was “not happy with the appointment” of Mojtaba and claimed the US would have the final say over Iran’s leadersh...

The United States government has revealed plans to impose terrorism sanctions on the Sudanese branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, with the designation expected to come into force later this month.According to reports, the decision was announced on Monday through a statement from the United States Department of State and signed by U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.In the statement titled “Terrorist Designation of the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood,” Rubio explained that the group would be classified as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and also listed as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.He noted that the designation is scheduled to take effect on March 16, 2026.“Today, the Department of State is designating the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global...