Currently, President Bola Tinubu is engaged in a private meeting with Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso, a former Minister of Defence, has been a longstanding ally of Tinubu, who has often referred to the incumbent President as a strategic thinker. It is worth noting that Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently shared the details of his meeting with traditional leaders, where he discussed various important topics. Speaking at an interactive session with the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), Tinubu informed the royal fathers about his government’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, enhance security, create jobs, and preserve the … Read more
The Atyap Community Development Association (ACDA) of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area in Kaduna State has strongly criticized the purported proscription of the ACDA by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, labeling it as illegal, immoral, and oppressive. Dr. Samuel Achie, the National President of ACDA, stated that the association has never engaged in any unlawful activities, … Read more
Senator Gershom Bassey, who represents the Cross River State southern district, has provided the reasons behind his sponsorship of a bill to amend the federal constitution, which has now passed its third reading. During his presentation of his eight years of legislative experience in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Senator Bassey explained that the bill … Read more
The recent appointments made into the Benue State Civil Service by the previous administration of former Governor Samuel Ortom have been invalidated by the current Governor, Fr Hyacinth Alia. Additionally, several promotions, postings, and transfers made by the previous administration have been reversed. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo … Read more
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has assured that his government will work tirelessly to maintain positive relationships among all branches of government. He gave this assurance during the inauguration of the 8th Osun State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Governor Adeleke recently dissolved the 7th Assembly led by Timothy Owoeye and proclaimed the 8th … Read more
Troops from Operation Hadarin Daji conducted a successful ambush operation on a bandits‘ hideout in Kumbo village, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara state. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, resulted in the neutralization of four bandits and the recovery of weapons and ammunition. This information was provided in a statement by Maj-Gen. Musa … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its rejection of the ruling by the National Industrial Court (NIC), which favored the Federal Government against the interests of the masses and workers in the country. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, made this announcement in a joint communique with Mr. Emmanuel Ugboaja, the General Secretary of the … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja abruptly adjourned the hearing in former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s petition against the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The adjournment was due to the alleged refusal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide critical electoral materials to Atiku. The court postponed further proceedings until June … Read more
Former United States Vice President Mike Pence has taken steps to officially enter the race for the presidency by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission. It is expected that Pence will publicly announce his bid on Wednesday. The 63-year-old Republican will be challenging his former boss, Donald Trump, for the party’s nomination. Pence served … Read more
Urban Alert, a non-governmental organization, has accused both the federal and state governments of neglecting the protection of the Osun River despite making verbal commitments to address its contamination. According to Urban Alert, the contamination of the 213km Osun River, which serves over 70 communities in Southwest Nigeria, is a significant issue of environmental degradation. … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has urged the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu to prevent Nigeria from descending into anarchy in light of the ongoing killings in certain states. Obi expressed deep concern and sadness over the recent wave of terrorist attacks and killings in Plateau, Sokoto, Zamfara, and Benue states. … Read more
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State dismissed any attempts to create a rift between him and former governor David Umahi, emphasizing that gossip and efforts to sow discord will not succeed. Nwifuru stated that the appointment of political officials in his administration will be based on qualifications rather than personal relationships. Speaking at the post-inauguration … Read more
Mr. Osita Okechukwu, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), has made an appeal to Nigerians, urging them to give President Bola Tinubu’s administration the benefit of the doubt in reshaping the socio-economic landscape of the country. Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressed his views while engaging with journalists … Read more
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has declared its intention to participate in the proposed nationwide strike scheduled for Wednesday. In a statement titled “Mobilization for Nationwide withdrawal of services,” Dominic Igwebike, the Acting General Secretary of NUEE, urged national and state leaders of the union to initiate mobilization efforts in preparation for the … Read more
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has made an official announcement regarding the dissolution of the 7th Osun State House of Assembly. In addition, he has proclaimed the inauguration of the 8th Assembly. The decision was made in accordance with the authority granted to Governor Adeleke by Section 105, sub-section 3 of the Nigerian Constitution. … Read more
The Ondo State Government has issued a statement urging the public to disregard rumors circulating about the alleged death of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The Commissioner for Information, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, clarified that the governor is alive and has been actively attending to state matters while also delegating functions when necessary. Over the past 48 hours, rumors … Read more
Senator Ayo Arise, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, has expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, stating that it was long overdue. Arise, who served as a senator from Ekiti North Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011, commended Tinubu for taking the right … Read more
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has issued a directive for the demolition of unlawfully constructed buildings in various locations such as schools, mosques, playgrounds, graveyards, markets, and hospitals within the state. Governor Yusuf emphasized that this action is necessary to uphold urban planning regulations, enhance the aesthetics of the area, and prioritize … Read more
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize transparency over party loyalty and reveal the truth about the state of affairs inherited from the previous administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Sani argued that it is unjust to demand sacrifices from the impoverished Nigerian masses without providing them with details about what … Read more