Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday that the province has agreed to suspend a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, following discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The decision comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports. In a joint statement with Lutnick, posted on X, Ford confirmed that he would meet with Lutnick and the United States Trade Representative on Thursday to discuss the renewal of the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. The meeting comes ahead of Trump’s…
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A violent revenge attack in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State has left a Fulani settlement in devastation, with 24 homes and 16 granaries set ablaze. Such incident, which occurred on March 9, 2025, at about 9:45 PM, has displaced several residents and raised security concerns in the region. According to intelligence sources, armed youths from Zangon Maje stormed the village of Gidan Na Ruwa, chanting war slogans and setting properties on fire. The attack was reportedly in retaliation for a previous incident in which two young men from Zangon Maje, identified as Musa Hussaini (20) and Shanu Sule…
No fewer than nine surveyors have been kidnapped by gunmen while on duty at the Ilu-Abo axis in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Sources revealed that the kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N100 million from the victims’ families but later reduced the amount to N50 million after negotiations. However, despite raising N20 million, the abductors rejected the offer, insisting on full payment of the N50 million ransom. In response to the rising cases of kidnapping and violent crimes in the state, women in Akure, the state capital, staged a protest on Tuesday, demanding urgent government intervention.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Media Network has cautioned Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State against interfering in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation of his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel. The former governor is under investigation over allegations of money laundering, diversion of funds, and theft, following a petition by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT). Governor Defends Udom Emmanuel Speaking at a town hall meeting with the Abak Federal Constituency over the weekend, Governor Eno dismissed the allegations of N700 billion misappropriation as “false and unfounded.” APC Media Network Condemns Governor’s Remarks Reacting to the governor’s…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu owns the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Igbokwe made the assertion following the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the APC to the SDP. El-Rufai, in a statement on Monday, announced his decision to leave the ruling party, citing the leadership’s failure to address internal issues. “Tinubu Owns SDP” – Igbokwe Reacting to the development in posts on his official Facebook page, Igbokwe warned those considering the SDP as an alternative platform for the 2027 presidential election to acknowledge Tinubu’s alleged influence…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has written to the State House of Assembly, seeking approval for the appointment of Architect Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu as a Commissioner and member of the Executive Council. Presenting the letter during a plenary session on Monday, the Speaker of the Assembly, Jibrin Isma’il Falgore, stated that the governor urged lawmakers to carefully review and approve the nominee, citing his experience and expertise. Falgore further announced that the Assembly would invite Adamu for screening to assess his qualifications before confirming his appointment.
The Tony Okocha-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to either resign or face impeachment by the State House of Assembly. Okocha issued the ultimatum during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, accusing the governor of mismanaging the state and leading it into crisis. “Resign or Face Impeachment” – Okocha The APC factional leader declared that Fubara has only two options—resignation or impeachment—alleging that the governor has committed multiple infractions that amount to impeachable offenses. Okocha also claimed that the Supreme Court’s verdict suggested that Rivers State currently…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a statement on Sunday, March 10, 2025, El-Rufai announced his resignation from the APC in a letter submitted to his ward in Kaduna, effective immediately. “Subsequent to this, I had concluded consultations with my mentors, colleagues, and loyalists about the future and have decided to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as the platform for our future political engagements and activities,” he stated. Criticism of APC Leadership El-Rufai cited the APC’s leadership and internal challenges…
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have dealt a major blow to banditry in Katsina State, eliminating two notorious bandit leaders, Yusuf Gwamna and Malam Ashiru, in a high-stakes ambush in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area. Acting on credible intelligence, a joint security task force comprising the military, police, and other security agencies launched a late-night operation on Friday, engaging the criminals in a fierce gun battle. Several bandits were also neutralized in the encounter. A security source confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the slain commanders were key masterminds behind deadly attacks, kidnappings, and cattle rustling across Dutsin-Ma, Danmusa, and Matazu LGAs.…
The Ogun State Government has commended the Federal Government for approving the adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) as a federal institution. The approval, granted on Friday, followed an invitation from the Ogun State Government, recognizing TASUED’s pivotal role in teacher education. President Bola Tinubu, in his remarks, highlighted that the decision honors the contributions of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Dr. Tai Solarin to Nigeria’s educational development. He also acknowledged the intervention of the Awujale of Ijebuland, whose efforts helped prevent the university’s closure in 2012. Reacting to the development, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, through a statement…
Former federal lawmaker and activist Shehu Sani has claimed that a decision made by some pro-democracy activists in 1999 continues to impact Nigeria’s democratic landscape today. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, Sani reflected on the transition from military to civilian rule and how some activists, including himself, chose to continue their struggle outside mainstream politics, while others, like Bola Tinubu, embraced political participation. He noted that while Tinubu entered politics, other prominent activists such as Gani Fawehinmi, Femi Falana, Olisa Agbakoba, Mike Ozekhome, and himself remained focused on advocacy and…
Former Vice President and ex-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has denied reports suggesting he is set to defect from the party. Atiku described the claims as an attempt to create confusion around an ongoing coalition effort among opposition parties. Speculation has been rife that the former Vice President is finalizing plans to leave the PDP for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). However, his media office, in a statement on Saturday, dismissed the reports, insisting that he remains a committed member of the PDP. “We have observed that some news platforms are peddling unverified information…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a petition by the state government under Governor Ademola Adeleke, which accuses former Governor Gboyega Oyetola of mismanaging World Bank health funds allocated for the Save One Million Lives (SOML) programme. APC spokesperson Mogaji Olabisi made this statement at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, following the Osun State government’s formal petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), requesting an investigation into Oyetola—now Minister of Blue Economy—over the alleged misappropriation of a $20 million World Bank grant. Olabisi refuted the allegations, insisting that the SOML…
The Lagos Forum of Ogere Indigenes has emphasized that the growth and development of Ogere Remo can only be achieved through collective efforts. The forum made the call during a programme titled “An Evening with the Ologere of Ogere, Oba James Obafemi Saliu,” held on Saturday at the Ikeja Business Club, Lagos. The event was organized in collaboration with the Ologere-in-Council. Speaking at the gathering, Oba Saliu underscored the importance of individual participation in the town’s progress. “I believe 95%, if not 100%, of us here today are indigenes of Ogere Remo, so we need to tell ourselves the truth…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), attributing them to a dispute over a change in her seat within the Red Chamber. Akpabio, speaking at an event to commemorate International Women’s Day on Saturday, claimed that the lawmaker—who has since been suspended for six months—traumatized him and others with her accusations. He maintained his innocence, insisting that none of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations were true and that she had a history of making unverified claims. “It was only yesterday that I realized that what we are talking about only happened when there was…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ruled out any possibility of negotiations with the United States, dismissing recent claims by former U.S. President Donald Trump that he had sent a letter regarding nuclear talks. In his first public speech since Trump’s remarks, Khamenei also criticized France, Germany, and Britain for condemning Iran’s non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of hypocrisy and dishonesty. Speaking in Tehran on Saturday during a meeting with Iranian officials, Khamenei insisted that Iran would not succumb to U.S. pressure. “The insistence of some bullying governments on negotiations is not aimed at resolving issues…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has received a major political boost as hundreds of former Atiku Abubakar support groups from the 19 Northern states formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party. The defection ceremony took place at the A-Class Event Centre in Abuja, where leaders of the coalition pledged their allegiance to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, described the mass defection as a “big catch” for the APC, stressing that the party welcomes all members equally and rewards hard work. APC National Chairman,…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the people of the state will determine who succeeds him in 2027. Makinde made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju. The governor emphasized that residents of the state would decide their future by choosing his successor, ensuring continuity in governance. However, he noted that he would publicly announce his preferred candidate ahead of the election to guide the people in sustaining the state’s developmental progress. “So, in the midst of all these developments, many have been asking – we have…
About 10,000 members of the Labour Party (LP) in Kaduna State have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling a major shift in the state’s political landscape. Welcoming the new members in Kaduna on Saturday, ADC State Chairman Alhaji Tijjani Mustapha expressed excitement over their decision to join the party. “To our 10,000 decampees from the Labour Party, we welcome you with open arms to the ADC family. Your decision to join us is a testament to our shared vision for a better Kaduna State and Nigeria, and we are excited to have you on board,” Mustapha said. He…
The Ogun State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) on Thursday hosted a delegation from the China Red Cross Society in a bid to enhance humanitarian collaboration and strengthen capacity-building efforts in the state. The Chinese delegation, led by Commissioner Siang Liangjie from Zhejiang Province, included Mr. Jack Wang and Miss Xiao May. They were received by the Ogun State Red Cross team, headed by Branch Chairman Dr. Ibrahim Jide Bello, alongside Vice Chairman Instructor Lookman Olatoye, Branch Secretary Mr. Ajayi Taye, Abeokuta Divisional Coordinator Pastor Gabriel Oyelami, and Branch Training Officer Instructor Adeniyi Akinmade. The visit followed…