MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Kemi Badenoch has stood by her past comments about Nigeria, after the vice-president of the West African country accused her of denigrating it. The Conservative Party leader, who was born in the UK but mostly raised in Nigeria, has repeatedly described growing up in fear and insecurity in a country plagued by […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Speaking with Arise TV, Afegbua faulted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for failing to adhere to its constitutional provisions on power rotation. Kassim Afegbua, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said the North should allow the Southern part of Nigeria to complete its eight years in power. Speaking with […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Igbokwe said President Bola Tinubu would remain occupant of the Aso Rock after 2027, stressing that there would be no vacant for a new president. Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC has asked politicians nursing presidential ambitions in 2027 to bury the thought. He stated this in a […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Trump in a statement via his verified X account on Saturday stated that the opposition forces have, in an unprecedented move, taken control of numerous cities in a coordinated offensive and are now preparing for a major push to oust President Bashar al-Assad. The United States (US) president-elect, Donald Trump, has called […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Finnish authorities had alleged that Ekpa utilised the social media to incite violence in Nigeria’s South-East region, targeting civilians and government officials. Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has criticized Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Biafran agitator, stating it is unfortunate that while Ekpa enjoys himself in Finland, he incites […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas ABUJA – The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The approval by the red chamber followed the consideration of the report of its Committee on Army, chaired by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua (APC: Katsina Central) on the appointment during […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas ABUJA – President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has announced a new visa policy for Nigerians, saying investors and tourists could apply for a visa without submitting passport. The South African president revealed this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigeria has made a bold promise to address fiscal inefficiencies, encourage investment, and transform the business environment with its proposed tax reform plan. However, underneath this reform façade is a complicated and risky strategy that could worsen economic inequality and further tax already struggling Nigerians. “Although the shift addresses fairness concerns with […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas A coalition of northern politicians, operating under the banner of Team New Nigeria (TNN), has announced its intention to establish a new political party to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 elections. The announcement was made by TNN’s national president, Modibbo Yakubun Farakwai, during the unveiling of the organisation’s […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has replied former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), who said that he (Gowon) pleaded with the late General Sani Abacha not to execute him. Aside from Gowon and Obasanjo, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, former governors, Jonah Jang, Joshua Dariye, Boni Haruna (Adamawa State) were among dignitaries […] Read more
