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The Senate has directed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to halt the ongoing demolition of structures in Abuja, except for those backed by court orders. Additionally, an eight-member panel led by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has been tasked with investigating the demolitions conducted since Wike assumed office. This…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has signed the 2025 budget, valued at ₦606.99 billion, into law. The budget, titled “Changing Gears 2.0,” was approved during a ceremony at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia on Monday, just a month after its presentation to the State House of Assembly. Governor Soludo highlighted the budget’s alignment with…
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC on Monday hit back at the Peoples Democratic Party PDP over the latter’s position on the wave of recent deaths recorded due to stampedes at palliatives distribution sites. APC spokesman, Felix Morka in a statement said Nigerians have not forgotten the ill-fated 2014 recruitment exercise into the…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State signed a sum of ₦684 billion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law on Monday. The ceremony took place at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s office, Agodi Ibadan, and was witnessed by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin; many lawmakers, and other top government functionaries. Makinde while signing…
The governor of Adamawa State Umaru Fintiri has announced the creation of six additional chiefdoms and emirates in the state. The governor made this disclosure in a state-wide broadcast to residents of the state at the Government House in Yola, the state capital as part of activities to mark this year’s Christmas celebration. “Today, I…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended all official engagements in Lagos, including his planned attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, to mourn victims of the recent stampedes in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State. The incidents, which occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja and a community center in Okija, resulted in multiple…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appealed to friends, associates, and the general public to refrain from organizing any celebrations or placing newspaper advertisements to mark his 57th birthday on December 21, 2024. Instead, the governor has requested that well-wishers channel their goodwill into meaningful contributions by making cash or material donations to benefit…
The Federal Government has reportedly rescinded the appointment of Mr. Shelmsudeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). In a surprising development, the former AGF, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who had been directed to retire earlier, has been reinstated and will continue to serve in the role until March 2025….
The Ado-Ekiti Magistrate Court was heavily secured on Friday as the Nigeria Police deployed armed operatives and an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) in anticipation of the ruling on the bail application of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi, who has been in custody at the Ekiti correctional facility since December 4, is facing charges…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked 762 plots of land in Abuja, citing non-payment for Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O). The affected plots, located in the upscale Maitama 1 District, were allocated to prominent Nigerians and corporate organizations Mr. Wike, through a public notice issued by the FCT Administration, also…
The 2025 budget proposal, totaling ₦47.9 trillion, marks President Bola Tinubu’s second presentation to the 10th National Assembly, drawing varied reactions from lawmakers across both chambers. Senator Titus Zam (Benue North-West) voiced optimism about the administration’s focus on national security. Meanwhile, Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) stressed that Nigerians are more interested in the practical…
The Executive and Legislature are in talks to finalize a date for President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget at the National Assembly, according to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Alhaji Abubakar Bagudu. Speaking to State House correspondents in Abuja, Bagudu confirmed that efforts are underway to select a suitable date within…
This will stick in memory for life. It was March, 2020. The whole world was at the edge. A pandemic was on the prowl, and the auguries were not good. The Spanish flu of 1918 to 1920 killed between 25 and 50 million people worldwide. COVID 19 was going to mow down hundreds of…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed eight new permanent secretaries in the federal civil service to fill existing and upcoming vacancies across states and geopolitical zones. The announcement was made on Monday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who stated that the appointments followed a rigorous selection process recommended by the Office of the Head of…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu at the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly failing to investigate the mismanagement of N57 billion reportedly stolen from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in 2021. In the suit, SERAP is urging the court to…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will formally withdraw from the regional bloc on January 29, 2025. The decision was outlined in a communiqué issued at the conclusion of the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held in…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the failure to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN to work with appropriate anti-corruption agencies to probe allegations that over N57 billion of public funds are missing, diverted or stolen…
The 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government is set to commence on Sunday under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who serves as the Chairperson of the regional bloc. Key items on the agenda include regional security challenges, particularly ongoing crises in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso….
The 93rd Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers has commenced in Abuja, with discussions centered on strengthening regional cooperation, fostering economic integration, and addressing pressing security concerns. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, is presiding over the two-day session, which has brought together leaders and policymakers from across the region. In his…
The 53rd Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level convened in Abuja to address the region’s pressing political, security, and humanitarian challenges. The meeting reaffirmed ECOWAS’s commitment to fostering collective security, democratic governance, and economic development amid growing instability in West Africa. In his opening address, Nigeria’s Minister of…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to prioritizing the welfare and development of women and youths in Nigeria. Speaking at an empowerment program in Kano, which benefited 1,000 women and youths, the minister highlighted the significance of inclusive policies for national progress. The event was organized…
World leaders have expressed diverse reactions to the abrupt yet anticipated fall of Syria’s long-standing president, Bashar al-Assad, following the capture of Damascus by opposition forces. Assad, who ruled Syria for over two decades, reportedly fled the country after failing to resist a swift rebel advance that has drastically shifted the nation’s political landscape. The…
President Bola Tinubu has made significant adjustments to the list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Board, replacing the proposed Chairman, Mr. Emeka Atuma, with Dr. Emeka Nworgu. In a revised submission, the President replaced all three Executive Directors from the original list, added two new Executive Directors, and removed a Board…
The Lagos State Government Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, in conjunction with C40 Cities, will be unveiling a new $90,000 biogas plant at the Ikosi Fruit Market in Ketu, Lagos. In a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesman, Kunle Adeshina, the plant will be unveiled during a 3-day annual Regional Academy scheduled to be…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the newly redesigned Ogun State House of Assembly complex in Abeokuta, coinciding with his presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. During the unveiling, Governor Abiodun praised the 10th Assembly, led by Speaker Oludaisi Elemide, for their role in transforming the 45-year-old structure into a modern legislative facility. He highlighted the…
The Senate has temporarily suspended discussions on the proposed Tax Reform Bill, pending a crucial meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on Thursday, December 5. Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, announced the decision during Wednesday’s plenary, emphasizing the need for further consultations to address concerns surrounding the bill. A special committee,…
Oyo State Government has increased the 2025 capital budgetary allocation for Persons With Disabilities by over 70 per cent of what they received in 2024. The State Governor, Seyi Makinde, disclosed this on Monday, during the celebration of the 2024 Stakeholders Summit and International Day of PWDs, in Agodi, Ibadan. Represented by his deputy, Bayo…
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), has emphasized the need for national unity and inclusive leadership, urging Nigerians to prioritize the collective good over regional and sectional interests. He made this appeal during a meeting with the League of Northern Democrats (LND) in Abuja, led by former Kano State Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau….
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a 16-member Assets Verification Committee tasked with assessing the existence, condition, location, and ownership of all state assets. The committee, chaired by Dr. Ernest Afolabi-Umakhihe, was inaugurated at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Benin City. Governor Okpebholo emphasized that the initiative is part of his administration’s…
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a three-day state visit to France on Wednesday, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the visit will focus on deepening political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the summit, the Nigerian leader reaffirmed his commitment to global initiatives by endorsing the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, a strategic framework designed to address the root causes of these global…
