Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to remain focused on his transformative agenda for Abuja and disregard detractors. The President gave this charge on Tuesday while inaugurating the newly rehabilitated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. He praised Wike’s...

In the early 2000s, Tafa Balogun was one of Nigeria’s most prominent law enforcement figures. As the Inspector General of Police, he positioned himself as a reformer and a protector of national security. However, within just a few years, his career unraveled amid riots, corruption allegations, and criminal charges. Here's a breakdown of Balogun's turbulent legacy—from reformist...

Pan-African rating agency Agusto & Co. has upgraded the ratings of Wema Bank to “A-” from “Bbb+” with a stable outlook. According to a statement on Thursday, the rating, which became effective on June 17, reflected the improving business risk profile of the lender. In the rating report, Agusto & Co. said, “Wema Bank’s profitability has shown marked...

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is one of the most notorious white supremacist groups in American history. From its founding in the aftermath of the Civil War to its influence during the Civil Rights Movement, the Klan has left behind a legacy of hate, violence, and division. Though weakened today, its name remains synonymous with domestic terrorism and racism in the United States. Origins of the Klan...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly travelled to the United Kingdom to receive medical attention, four years after publicly dismissing the need for political leaders to seek treatment abroad. According to SaharaReporters, sources close to the minister revealed that Wike has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure and is currently under medical...