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Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, is recuperating in his Abuja home after falling ill, and there are no plans by President Bola Tinubu to replace him, multiple sources in the Presidency confirmed on Sunday. Speaking with our correspondent, a senior official who preferred not to be named because he was not authorised to …

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been flown abroad for urgent medical treatment after suffering a stroke, SaharaReporters has learnt. A top government source confirmed the development on Sunday, describing Edun’s condition as “very serious,” though adding that he is receiving intensive medical attention overseas. “It’s very serious. He may survive, but he can’t …

Seychelles’ main opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has emerged victorious in the country’s presidential election, defeating incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan in a tense runoff that ended years of ruling party dominance. According to official results released by the Electoral Commission, Herminie secured 52.7% of the vote, while Ramkalawan trailed with 47.3%, marking a stunning political upset in the Indian Ocean island …

Seychelles’ main opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has emerged victorious in the country’s presidential election, defeating incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan in a tense runoff that ended years of ruling party dominance. According to official results released by the Electoral Commission, Herminie secured 52.7% of the vote, while Ramkalawan trailed with 47.3%, marking a stunning political upset in the Indian Ocean island …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concerns that young Nigerians are losing hope in the country. Atiku said he feels deeply sad over how young Nigerians are lamenting over hardship, fraudulent elections and bad governance. Posting on his Facebook page, the former Vice President told the youths that the change they desire cannot be attained by voter apathy, noting …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has ordered the provisional posting of two senior officers to new commands pending final approval by the Police Service Commission (PSC). According to an internal wireless message from Force Headquarters, Abuja, the postings affect Commissioner of Police (CP) Miller Gajere Dantawaye, who has been deployed to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Deputy Commissioner of …

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has declared that the ongoing #FreeNnamdiKanuNow campaign has grown into a “powerfully uniting movement” ahead of the October 20, 2025 mass march to Aso Rock Villa. Announcing this development via his verified social media handles on Saturday, Sowore mentioned that supporters of the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, were converging on Abuja from within and …

Political activist Mahdi Shehu has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Comptroller-General of Customs of promoting nepotism and regional bias in the newly released 2025 Customs Cadet Officers shortlist. In a post shared on X on Saturday, Shehu alleged that the recruitment list shows a clear preference for candidates from the South, especially the South-West, at the expense of …

Political activist Mahdi Shehu has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Comptroller-General of Customs of promoting nepotism and regional bias in the newly released 2025 Customs Cadet Officers shortlist. In a post shared on X on Saturday, Shehu alleged that the recruitment list shows a clear preference for candidates from the South, especially the South-West, at the expense of …

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in faith and shared responsibility as the nation grapples with political, social, and economic challenges. Obi, in a statement after his recent trip to the United States and Rome, said he used the opportunity to “take Nigeria’s situation to God,” offering prayers for unity, …