On July 10, 2025, the Nigerian Presidency, through Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, refuted U.S. claims that Nigeria halted its 5-year multiple-entry non-immigrant visa policy for American citizens, which the U.S. cited as justification for imposing stricter visa restrictions on Nigerians. Onanuga clarified that Nigeria continues to offer U.S. citizens 5-year multiple-entry visas, while its 90-day […]
A significant political realignment is underway in Nigeria as opposition forces consolidate under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with prominent figures including former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola and political economist Prof. Pat Utomi rallying support to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid. Aregbesola Leads Charge for Opposition Unity The ADC’s interim secretary, Ogbeni […]
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its “overly critical” and “fatalistic” assessment of Nigeria’s economic reforms, as outlined in the IMF’s July 2025 report, “How Nigeria Can Unleash Its Economic Potential.” Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning […]
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS, petrol) from ₦838 to ₦820 per litre, marking its second price cut in two weeks and the sixth in 2025, driven by a drop in global crude oil prices and intensified competition in Nigeria’s downstream sector. The adjustment […]
On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump will host a working lunch at the White House’s State Dining Room for the presidents of Senegal (Bassirou Diomaye Faye), Liberia (Joseph Boakai), Guinea-Bissau (Umaro Sissoco Embaló), Mauritania (Mohamed Ould Ghazouani), and Gabon (Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema). The summit, part of a three-day event from July […]
On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique described the Club World Cup semifinal against Real Madrid as a “special game” during a press conference at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the match is set for 9:00 PM WAT (4:00 PM ET). Fresh off PSG’s first UEFA Champions League title […]
On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning condemned the Trump administration’s new restrictions on Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland, announced on July 8, as “a typical discriminatory practice” that violates market economy principles and international trade rules, warning that it would harm U.S. interests. The restrictions, part of the National Farm […]
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate, expressed skepticism about the Labour Party’s (LP) ability to win the 2027 general elections due to internal divisions, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm. Kingibe, a prominent LP member, highlighted the party’s “fractured and broken” state, […]
In a move to address circulating narratives about his past, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has provided detailed clarification regarding his interaction with the late military ruler General Sani Abacha during Nigeria’s authoritarian era. The former Anambra governor released an official statement titled “Our Engagement with General Abacha: Setting the Record Straight,” accompanied by […]
On July 7, 2025, Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, predicted during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, formed to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections, will collapse within six months due to its lack of ideological cohesion […]