Yobe’s commitment to agric development impressive-IDB
The Islamic Development Bank has expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of Yobe state government to partner the bank for an agricultural project. Mr. Javed khan, […]
Month: January 2025
DSS files terrorism charges against Mahdi Shehu
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed five counts of terrorism-related charges against self-styled activist, Muhammad Mahdi Shehu at the Federal High Court sitting […]
Nigeria eyes stronger US partnership as Trump issues deportation threats
The Federal Government has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. The message was conveyed in […]
ICPC details how El-Rufai’s former CoS laundered billions
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, on Tuesday, arraigned Bashir Sa’idu, ex-Chief of Staff for Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for alleged […]
US withdrawal from WHO: What it means for Nigeria’s health sector
The withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) could have significant implications for Nigeria and global health as America plays a […]
WHO ‘deeply regrets’ US exit, appeals to Trump to reverse decision
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it regretted US President Donald Trump’s decision — just hours after taking power — to withdraw his country from […]
Petrol price soars as NNPCL announces N990 in Abuja, N965 in Lagos
Retail outlets owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have effected an upward adjustment in the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, also […]
Barron Trump: The 18-year-old seen as a ‘possible heir’ to Trump legacy
American businessman Donald Trump on Monday became the 47th president of the United States, marking his second time as the country’s top leader. The 78-year-old was sworn […]
Senate suspends Auditor General’s office budget defence as deadline looms
The Nigerian Senate has suspended the 2025 budget defence for the Office of Auditor General for the Federation The development may result to zero allocation […]
Tribute to my mother, the moral compass that guided me to truthful journalism
L-R: Late Hajara Mohammed, Haruna Mohammed, WikkiTimes publisher, and his father, Mohammed Salisu. Photo credit: Maryam Imam By Haruna Mohammed Salisu This week is the […]
Sunset for sleepy Joe Biden
By Muhammad Al-Ghazali When the sun finally set on Joe Biden’s political career, he exited the stage like a wimp and the lapdog of the […]
Day 1 in office: Trump signs executive orders, ends birthright citizenship
On the first day of his new term, President Donald Trump signed orders ranging from climate to immigration, along with sweeping pardons for many of […]
N76bn, $31.5m Arik Air fraud: EFCC arraigns former AMCON boss, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned five individuals, including the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), […]
Rashford’s U-turn on Manchester United future linked to Amorim fallout
Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, still wants to play for the Red Devils, just a month after saying he was ready to leave his boyhood […]
Osimhen emerges as Arsenal’s prime target for January transfer
Arsenal have joined Premier League rivals and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, with the Gunners exploring a January move for […]