Political Pulse

Trump Pharma Tariffs May Soar to 250% – What It Means for America and the World In a surprising turn, the U.S. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could soon reach 250%.

Applications Now Open Until October 7 – Fully Funded UK Master’s Degrees Available The United Kingdom has officially opened applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships 2025, offering fully funded one-year master’s programmes at top UK universities. The application window runs from August 5 to October 7, 2025, giving aspiring scholars a unique opportunity to join a global network of change-makers.

Ogbakha-Edo, a group from Benin, is against the idea of making the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, the permanent co-leaders. On August 2, 2025, they released a statement signed by Chairman Prof. Sam Guobadia and Secretary Dr. Andrew Osaretin Izekor. They think this plan weakens the Oba of Benin’s authority and isn’t fair. They call it an attempt to lower the Benin monarchy’s status.

Jerry Gana As the 2027 general elections begin to dominate Nigeria’s political conversations, a powerful voice from the Peoples...

Senator David Mark, a former Senate President and seasoned politician, was appointed Interim National Chairman of the ADC in early July 2025, following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This appointment came after a series of meetings and coalitions aimed at repositioning the ADC as a credible opposition force ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party, previously led by Chief Ralph Nwosu, has seen significant growth, with membership surging due to

Tinubu’s 2025 Plan: Fair Growth or Northern Neglect Concerns?

As President Donald Trump prepares to impose new tariffs on dozens of trading partners starting August 1, 2025, American consumers face the prospect of higher prices on everyday goods. From coffee to electronics, these tariffs could increase costs for importers, which may trickle down to households and dampen consumption in the world’s largest economy. Economists warn that these measures could disrupt supply chains and inflate prices for a wide range of products.

As political realignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), has issued a bold statement declaring that Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the party’s 2023 Vice Presidential candidate, is as qualified as Peter Obi to contest for Nigeria’s highest office.

In a bold shift in foreign policy, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will officially recognise a Palestinian state in September 2025, unless Israel takes significant steps to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and revive the prospects of peace.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has called for calm following a viral video showing a protest in Ghana, where some demonstrators demanded the deportation of Nigerians. The protestors alleged that certain Nigerians were involved in criminal activities, accusing them of disrupting Ghanaian societal norms.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Nigeria’s economic growth projection upward, forecasting a 3.4% GDP growth rate for 2025. This marks a notable upgrade from its earlier forecast of 3.0% released in April 2025, signaling renewed optimism for the country’s economic trajectory despite persistent global headwinds.

In a firm reiteration of its stance on open grazing, the Ogun State Government has issued a strong warning to cattle owners and herders: any violation of the Animal Grazing Regulation and Cattle Ranch Establishment Law, 2020 will attract severe legal consequences, including a minimum three-year jail term and the forfeiture of livestock to the state.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clarified that the growing opposition coalition, which includes key figures like Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi, is not about individual political aspirations but about salvaging Nigeria’s democracy from what he describes as "creeping authoritarianism" under the current administration.

Residents and property owners in the Ajiwe community of Ajah, Lagos, have issued a passionate plea to the Lagos State Government to delay the planned demolition of their properties until fair compensation is provided.

Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over the Federal Government’s relentless borrowing spree, describing it as reckless and devoid of accountability. He warned that Nigeria's total public debt now N187 trillion could surpass N200 trillion before year-end, with little or no visible progress in key sectors like education, health, and infrastructure.

Israel has firmly rejected intensifying international calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, warning that any halt in military operations while Hamas remains active would be a catastrophic mistake for both Israelis and Palestinians.

Governor Nwifuru Suspends 85 Ebonyi Officials Over Duty Negligence

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has publicly aligned with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, voicing serious concern over what he describes as the marginalisation of northern Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In a bold political forecast, former Borno State Governor and APC chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has declared that the recently formed opposition coalition, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is doomed to collapse within months due to internal power struggles among its top members.

In a move that has sparked outrage, suspicion, and international concern, Cameroon’s electoral commission, ELECAM, has disqualified opposition leader Maurice Kamto from contesting the upcoming October 2025 presidential election, while approving the candidacy of 92-year-old incumbent President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term in office. This development has raised critical questions about the integrity of Cameroon’s democratic processes, the role of electoral instituti