Author: Citynews

US President Donald Trump has warned his voter base that he expects he will be impeached if the Republicans lose control of Congress in November’s midterm elections. Speaking at a rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Trump urged Republicans to turn out, saying they would “lose everything” if Democrats took control of Congress. “I’m going to be impeached. They’re going to impeach me. They have no idea why,” Trump said. Trump is the only US president to have been impeached twice, although he was acquitted by the Senate on both occasions. Trump said a Democratic victory would threaten his administration’s…

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has stabilised the foreign exchange rate. She, however, said Nigeria is not out of the woods yet, as citizens have yet to feel the impact of the government’s economic reforms. CityNews reports that Ezekwesili shared her thoughts in an interview on News Central Television. She said, “The only thing that, as I said at the beginning, we can give to them is that they are getting a handle on macroeconomic stability. So, for example, the volatility we have with foreign exchange rate is quieter because they are abiding by…

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, said President Bola Tinubu is president of all Nigerians and deserves to remain in office long-term. Oba Rasheed Ladoja spoke on Monday in Ogun State at the Ibadan-Ijebu Road dualisation flag-off, saying it was not an APC rally. The monarch said kidnappings had occurred along the Ibadan-Ijebu Road and argued the reconstruction will boost safety, connectivity and the APC’s election chances. The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has said President Bola Tinubu’s performance should not be evaluated purely from a partisan perspective. CityNews reports that Ladoja, speaking on Monday at the flag-off ceremony…

Nigeria’s ambassador to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has renewed his criticism of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. In fresh allegations, Fani-Kayode accused El-Rufai of persecuting Christians and marginalising Christian communities during his eight years in office as governor. Fani-Kayode made the allegations during a meeting with the Chairman of the Northern Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, and his entire Executive Council, while speaking about the growing political disagreement between El-Rufai and his successor, Governor Uba Sani. According to him, the treatment of Christians under El-Rufai went beyond political differences and amounted to discrimination against some communities…

Former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has called for greater religious tolerance in Nigeria, stressing that religion should unite people rather than create division. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Monday, Fashola spoke on Sunday at the annual “God in My Life” lecture organised by the Torchbearer Society of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The former governor, who is a Muslim, said faith should remain a personal conviction and should never be imposed on others. He urged Nigerians of different religious backgrounds to respect one another, noting that peaceful…

The Presidency has urged Nigerians to reject former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore fuel subsidy. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, made the call in a statement posted on X while reacting to Atiku’s recent position on petrol subsidy. According to Dare, the proposal as a risky political scheme that could damage the country’s economic progress. Dare accused the former vice president of changing his position on subsidy removal for political reasons, arguing that Atiku had previously supported the removal of the scheme but was now promising to restore it…

KEY TAKEAWAYS campaign spokesperson for ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Kenneth Okonkwo, attacked President Bola Tinubu’s petrol subsidy removal, saying it worsened hardship and devalued the naira. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Okonkwo said petrol sells for about ₦1,300 per litre, so filling a 100-litre tank costs ₦130,000, nearly twice ₦70,000 minimum wage. Okonkwo said Atiku’s Fuel Affordability Plan would supply crude to local refineries at affordable rates to cut petrol prices, not return to the old subsidy regime. The 2027 presidential campaign spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised the removal of…

Tears and grief filled Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as family members, friends, colleagues and fans gathered to bid a final farewell to veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. The 66-year-old actor was laid to rest in his hometown in accordance with Islamic rites, a day after his death. A video from the burial showed mourners carrying Ogogo’s remains to the burial ground as the funeral rites took place. Several Nollywood actors attended the burial, including Jide Kosoko, Faithia Balogun, Femi Adebayo, Mr Latin and Toyosi Adesanya. Ireti Osayemi and Bisi Omo Logbalogba were also present, alongside…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s government of Lagos State Government has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Ogogo’s death was announced on Sunday on Instagram by Regina Chukwu. Also, the actor’s daughter Kira Hassan, in a Tiktok live session, announced his death. Joining thousands of Nigerians in mourning, the Lagos State government described the actor’s death as a great loss to the Nigerian creative and cultural industry. The condolence message was issued through the state’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Naija News reports. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, described the late actor…

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has urged Nigerians to resist foreign interference in the country’s domestic affairs, warning that the release of documents allegedly linked to drug-trafficking investigations involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could have serious consequences for Nigeria. Mr Buratai made the call amid renewed efforts to compel the United States government to release documents reportedly connected to investigations involving the President. The retired general warned that the disclosure of the documents could affect national unity, Nigeria’s international reputation and the country’s sovereignty. Mr Buratai stated this in a position paper titled, “Nigeria First:…