Politics
ASR Africa Donates ₦10 Million Grant To International Women’s Society
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative for Africa (ASR Africa), in commemoration of the 2024 International Widows’ Day, has presented a N10 million grant to the International Women’s Society (IWS) in Lagos. Dr. Ubon Udoh MD/CEO […]
Tinubu Calls For Punishment Of Civil Servants Receiving Salaries Abroad
President Bola Tinubu has demanded severe penalties for Nigerian civil servants who relocate abroad while continuing to draw salaries from Nigeria as well as those complicit in facilitating such fraudulent activities. Addressing attendees at the […]
2027 Presidency: Atiku, PDP Leaders Disagree On Merger With Other Parties
A fresh crisis seems to be brewing within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a disagreement between the party’s leadership and its presidential candidate in 2023, Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, a former vice president, believes that […]
Japa: I’ll Use Good Governance To Curb Brain Drain In Ekiti – Oyebanji
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has promised to deploy the instrumentality of good governance to tame the recurrent cases of migration of youths abroad and to other states of the Federation considered as […]
₦1.5 Million Fuel For Six Cars To Anambra, No Big Deal — Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, on Monday, justified spending N1.5m to fuel six vehicles in her convoy on a trip to Anambra State. The minister made the statement when she featured as a […]
Nigerians Not Only Ones Facing Poverty – President Tinubu Says
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigerians are not the only ones facing poverty in the world. While admitting that there are poverty and suffering in the land, Tinubu said the challenges must be tackled. […]
Happy 82nd Birthday To Abdulsalami Abubakar
Birthday: Abdulsalami Abubakar Turns 82 Today! Abdulsalami Abubakar (born June 13, 1942) is a Nigerian statesman and retired Nigerian Army general who served as the de facto President of Nigeria from 1998 to 1999. He […]
Past Government ‘Lavished’ $100m World Bank Women Empowerment Loan — Ohanenye
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration lavished the initial $100 million of a $500 million World Bank loan for women empowerment on meetings. Ohanenye made this revelation […]
Nigeria’s Democracy @ 25: Tinubu’s Address To Nigerians (Full Text)
President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians this morning on the occasion of Democracy Day, which is also the 25th anniversary of unbroken democracy in Nigeria. The presidency has released the full text of the president’s speech. […]
10th NASS: 24 Senators Have No Bill In One Year
Almost one year after they were inaugurated, no fewer than 24 of the 109 senators drawn from all parts of the country are yet to sponsor any bill in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. […]
Guinness World Records: Obi Visits Chef Grace Nwaokobia To Cheer Her Up (Photos)
Obi Visits Chef Grace Nwaokobia (Guinness World Record) To Cheer Her Up In consonance with my commitment to encouraging our young people towards entrepreneurship and expertise, I showed up this morning to cheer on Chef […]
Executive Bill On Minimum Wage To Be Sent To NASS Soon – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu Wednesday said the Federal Government will soon send an executive bill to the National Assembly to enshrine what had been agreed upon with organized labour on the new minimum wage. The president […]
PDP Appeals Judgment Nullifying Edo Gubernatorial Primary
The Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja to challenge the judgment of the Federal High Court nullifying its February 22 governorship primary in Edo State, which produced Asue Igbodalo […]
VP Shettima: FG Aims for $1 Trillion Economy by 2030, Launches New Initiative
The federal government has launched a new initiative to establish an operating model and framework for Economic and Financial Inclusion, aiming to transform Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The project is designed […]
FG Paid $700 Million On Debt Servicing, Edun Tells Senate
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts in funding the capital components of the three national budgets running concurrently in the country. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Solomon Adeola […]
Embattled Bayero Enjoying Tinubu’s Support Because Of His Yoruba Blood — NNPP
The chairman of the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Hashim Dungurawa, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu was destabilising the State by trying to impose the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu […]
Buhari: I’m Pleased Many Nigerians Have Gone Back To Farm
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has lamented about the uncontrolled population growth in the country, saying the situation has become a matter for concern. The immediate past President however said in spite of the situation in […]
Samoa Agreement: Ita Enang Asks National Assembly To Sue FG
A former member of the Nigerian Senate, Ita Enang, has urged the National Assembly to file a lawsuit against the federal government over the signing of treaties. He was reacting to the recent signing of the […]
If We Share Anambra Monthly Revenues Nobody Will Get Up To ₦2,500 – Soludo
The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, says if all Anambra earnings are shared individually with the residents of the state, nobody will get up to N2,500. Soludo, who spoke at The Platform, a programme […]
Time To Restructure Nigeria, End Injustice Against Igbos – Clark To Tinubu
Edwin Clark, convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), says President Bola Tinubu should ensure the restructuring of the country to sustain its unity. Clark spoke in an open letter addressed to President Bola […]
Tinubu Approves ₦50,000 Grant, ₦155 Billion Food Package For Households
President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Construction and Household Support Programme during the National Economic Council meeting on Thursday in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the programme is aimed […]
Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Attending Ramaphosa’s Inauguration In South Africa
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Thursday evening after attending the inauguration ceremony of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for his second term. Tinubu’s arrival in Abuja was around 5:30 pm. He had initially […]
Edo Guber: We Are Not Banking On Federal Might To Win Edo – APC
The director general of All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Organisation, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, has dismissed the claim that APC is relying on ‘federal might’ to win the September 21 governorship election in the state. Urhoghide […]
World Largest Portrait Of Tinubu Unveiled At Eagles Square (Photo)
The National Troupe on Wednesday unveiled a large picture portrait of President Bola Tinubu. The portrait was unveiled at the Eagles Square during the 2024 Democracy Day celebration parade. It was announced at the 2024 Democracy […]
Nigerians Still Divided Over August 1 Protest Against Economic Hardship As Tensions Rise
With just three days to the August 1 countrywide protest against hardship and hunger, allegedly, brought on the country by some of the policies of the current administration of President Bola Tinubu, Nigerians are still […]
Tinubu Orders Cultivation Of Military Land Nationwide To Address Food Shortage
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the military to convert their vast lands into agricultural hubs to address food shortage and insecurity. According to the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson, Mr […]
Senate Will Approve Presidential Jet If Tinubu Makes Request – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has indicated that the Senate would consider approving the purchase of a new presidential jet if a request is made by President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio clarified his stance during Thursday’s plenary […]
We Have Negotiated New Minimum Wage With Labour, NASS To Get Bill Soon – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured the Organised Labour that a an executive bill on the new national minimum wage for workers will soon be sent to the National Assembly for passage. Tinubu made this known […]
N80bn Fraud: EFCC Accuses Colleagues, Others Of Shielding Yahaya Bello
The Economic Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday, said ex-Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, who is accused of N80.2bn fraud, had ridiculed the Nigerian justice system by failing to present himself for trial in court. The […]
“Online Trolls Even Say Worse Things To Me” – Peter Obi Replies Wole Soyinka (Pix)
In an interview with Arise Tv, Peter Obi address the comment on him, he said; “Soyinka is an elder and I don’t talk when elders talk but when I get to that age, I would […]
Governor Adeleke Suspends Aide Over Alleged Diversion Of 70 Bags Of Rice
Governor Ademola Adeleke has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Comrade Emmanuel Adebisi, following allegations of diverting 70 bags of rice. The civil society coalition in the state, represented by its Secretary, Comrade […]
Wike Commissions Access Road To Kwali Town, Link Bridge (Photos)
FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike on Tuesday, June 11th commissioned the access road to the Kwali town link bridge amidst accolades from the people of the Area Council. FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike […]
‘The Sultan Is An Institution. He Should Be Jealously Guarded’ – VP Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has told the government of Sokoto State that His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. must be guarded jealously. The nation’s number two citizen said this at the ongoing North West Peace […]
Supreme Court Affirms Conviction Of Ex-Bank PHB MD, Atuche
The court held that the appellant had not given it any reason to tamper with the concurrent finding of the two lower courts. After about 13 years of trial, the Supreme Court, on Friday morning […]
Tinubu To Receive Draft Bill Seeking Return To Regional Government On Friday
President Bola Tinubu will, on Friday, receive a draft bill seeking a return to a regional system of government for Nigeria. The proposed legislation authored by a chieftain of the Yoruba socio-cultural association, Afenifere, Akin […]
