Nigeria Needs N18 Trillion for Road Infrastructure — Umahi  

Abuja, Nigeria  —   The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has disclosed that Nigeria requires a staggering N18 trillion to address its road infrastructure deficit, far exceeding the annual budgetary allocations from the National Assembly. Speaking with journalists on Friday after presenting his ministry’s 2025 budget proposal to the Senate Committee on Works, Umahi highlighted the…

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Aiyedatiwa Dissolves Cabinet, Retains Two Commissioners  

Akure, Ondo State  —  Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced the immediate dissolution of the Ondo State Executive Council. In a statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, it was disclosed that two commissioners are exempted from the directive. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, and the Commissioner…

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Senate-AGF Talks on Tax Reform Bills Stalemated

  Efforts to resolve disagreements surrounding Nigeria’s tax reform bills remain inconclusive following a high-level meeting between the Senate and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Monday.   The bills, sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly in October 2024 for swift passage, have faced resistance, prompting a…

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He was on Sanwo-Olu’s Neck for Years – Joe Igbokwe Backs Lagos Speaker’s Impeachment

Lagos, Nigeria–A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe has supported the impeachment of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Mudashiru Obasa. DNI reports that members of the assembly on Monday, impeached the Speaker over alleged multiple statutory and financial infractions. However, Mojisola Meranda Ojora was subsequently elected as…

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 El- Rufai denies joining PDP

Kaduna state, Nigeria _ Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has categorically denied rumors circulating on social media that he has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The speculation began after a viral post on X claimed El-Rufai had switched allegiance, but he swiftly refuted…

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El-Rufa’i storms Kaduna, visits ex-Commissioner in prison

Kaduna, Nigeria – Hours after Bashir Sa’idu, a former Commissioner during the erstwhile Nasiru El-Rufai administration was remanded in a Correctional Facility in the state based on alleged corruption and money laundering while in office, former Governor of the state, Mallam Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufa’i has visited the Correctional Facility where he reportedly sought audience with the…

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President Tinubu Commends Wike’s Leadership in FCT

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his performance and commitment to enforcing compliance in the nation’s capital. Speaking during his first presidential media chat with senior journalists in Lagos on Monday, Tinubu described Wike as a “good man” and a “performing minister” whose efforts to…

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Peter Obi Blames Stampedes on Harsh Economy, Mourns Victims

Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate Peter Obi has attributed the recent deadly stampedes at rice distribution centers across Nigeria to the harsh economic conditions gripping the nation. The incidents, which claimed numerous lives, occurred in Okija, Anambra State, and a Catholic church in Abuja, where at least 10 people died on Saturday. Just…

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Hillary Clinton claims the Republican Party is following Elon Musk’s lead.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has raised concerns about the influence of Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, over the spending drama unfolding on Capitol Hill. Clinton’s remarks come amidst House Democrats’ accusations that far-right Republicans aligned with the “Extreme MAGA” movement are pushing the country towards a government shutdown. In a social…

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LG Autonomy: We’ll jail officials helping govs divert allocations — FG

Federal Government, yesterday, said criminal actions will be initiated against elected officials that collude with governors to divert allocations meant for the 774 Local Government Areas in the country. The Federal Government, represented by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi,SAN, said the decision was in line with the judgment…

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INEC Plans To Phase Out Of Voter’s Card

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said part of its measures to strengthen the electoral system is to phase out the Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs), as means of voter identification on election day.   INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) in Abuja on Thursday, disclosed that 142…

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Opposition Protests as More Lawmakers Defect to APC

The House of Representatives witnessed intense debates on Thursday following the defection of Alfred Iliya, representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State, from the Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker of the House, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, announced Mr. Iliya’s defection during plenary, sparking strong protests from opposition lawmakers, who argued…

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Tinubu Committed to Women, Youth Empowerment – Minister

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…

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