French Government Falls After Historic No-Confidence Vote
The French government has collapsed following a no-confidence vote that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This significant political event marks the first successful no-confidence vote in France since 1962, highlighting the ongoing instability within the country’s political landscape. The motion to remove Barnier was overwhelmingly supported, with 331 lawmakers voting in […]
Nigerian Air Force Acquires 12 Advanced Aircraft and 63 New Aircraft Over Three Years
By Trust Inonse The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has made significant strides in enhancing its operational capabilities, having acquired 12 advanced aircraft in the past year and a total of 63 brand-new aircraft over the last three years. This announcement was made by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, during the […]
President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Diplomatic Visits to France and South Africa
By Trust Inonse President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his recent official trips to France and South Africa, aimed at enhancing diplomatic and economic relations. His aircraft landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 9:10 PM, where he was welcomed by senior government officials, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]
Senate Halts Action on Controversial Tax Reform Bills, Sets Up Special Committee for Resolution
The Nigerian Senate has yielded to public pressure, suspending deliberations on the four controversial tax reform bills sent in by the Executive Arm of government pending when all issues are sorted out. The Senate has also set up a 10-member committee headed by Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro tasked with engaging with the Attorney […]
Namibia Elects Its First Female President Amid Controversy
By Trust Inonse. Namibia has made history by electing its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, following a presidential election that has been marred by allegations of electoral malpractice. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is currently the vice-president and a long-time member of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), secured 57% of the votes cast in the […]
Senate Approves 2025-2027 MTEF/FSP
The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2025–2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for implementation by the Federal Government. The Red Chamber approved the expenditure framework with a total spending of ₦47.9 trillion and a new borrowing plan of ₦9.22 trillion which includes both domestic and foreign borrowings. The passage followed the […]
Senate Confirms Oluyede As Army Chief
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede for Appointment as Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The confirmation today followed the consideration of reports by the Chairman of the senate committee on Army, Sen. Yar’ adua, Abdulaziz Musa, who said the committee was impressed with the high level of understanding, achievements, […]
Nigeria-South Africa Commits To Enhance Trade Ties, Tackle Illegal Mining
By Raliat Adenekan Nigeria and South Africa today reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their long-standing ties and strengthening economic integration during the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission held in Cape Town. Speaking at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) today in Cape Town, President Bola Tinubu called for […]
Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Arrested Over Defamation Allegations
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi following allegations of defamation made by Tony Elumelu, the Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa (UBA). The news of Farotimi’s arrest was shared by Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, in a post on […]
Nigerian Youth for Atiku Calls for Urgent Review of APC-led Government Reforms
The Nigerian Youth for Atiku (NYFA), a support group for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the reforms implemented by the APC-led Federal Government, asserting that they require a comprehensive review as they are failing to produce positive outcomes. In a statement following their bi-monthly strategic meeting in Lagos, the group’s Director of Communications, […]
