South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second full term as president in Pretoria on Wednesday, after his weakened African National Congress (ANC) struck a government coalition deal. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo led Ramaphosa’s oath of office ceremony before lawmakers, foreign dignitaries, religious and traditional leaders and cheering supporters at the Union Buildings,…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sworn in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state. They were sworn in on Wednesday, June 19, at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital amid tight security. This is coming a day after he forwarded the list to the…
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, has announced the passing of his mother, Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, at the age of 89. In a heartfelt statement, Dr. Saraki shared that his mother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce…
The Lawmakers in the House of Representatives under the aegis of G-60, on Tuesday, demanded the trial of 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers State loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, for alleged treason. This demand was made by the group led by the lawmaker representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency…
The Presidency has slammed the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for condemning plans by the Federal Government to buy new aircraft for President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Obi in a statement released on Monday, June 17, described the move as insensitive given the fact that many Nigerians were dealing with economic…
Supporters of Gov Sim Fubara have destroyed a statue of Nyesom Wike at the headquarters of Obino/Akpor Local Government Council. A video making the rounds shows the supporters uprooting the stature from where it was erected in the local government council. The state witnessed serious tension this morning following the expiration of the tenure…
The Federal Government has clarified that the Murtala Muhammed Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has not been renamed as Wole Soyinka Way. In a statement issued by his media aide, Mr. Rabiu Ibrahim, on Monday in Abuja, Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris confirmed that such a renaming had never…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has strongly condemned the attack on members of the task force enforcing Executive Order 003 at Bukuru market in Jos South Local Government Area by criminal elements on Monday. In an official statement, Governor Mutfwang criticized the actions of those who defied Executive Order 003 and resorted to violence against…
Leaders from the southern region have called on President Bola Tinubu to disregard political detractors aiming to hinder the efforts of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a press briefing in Abuja, representatives of the Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria (CNPDN) praised President Tinubu’s decision to appoint Wike as FCT…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other leaders as they address the nation’s challenges. Governor Zulum made this appeal on Sunday while speaking to Borno pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the importance of intensified prayers for peace in Nigeria,…
Ukraine would hold peace talks “tomorrow” if Russia pulls out of all Ukrainian territory, Volodymyr Zelensky said in a response to Russian President, Vladimir Putin at a peace summit in Switzerland. The two-day summit held to accelerate efforts to stop the war in Ukraine ended on Sunday, June 16 with dozens of countries committing to…
U.S. President, Joe Biden appeared to freeze on stage after giving remarks at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles over the weekend before former president Barack Obama took him by the arm and pulled the president away. The incident captured on video is the latest in a series of episodes that have plagued 81-year-old…
The Presidency has tackled the New York Times over its report on the current economic situation in Nigeria, saying President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023, inherited a dead economy. It also justified some of the policy decisions taken by Tinubu’s administration, such as the floating of the naira and fuel subsidy removal, declaring that…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to fathers and paternal figures, recognizing their significant contributions to the nation’s development through their sacrifices, forbearance, provision, protection, presence, and guidance of the younger generation towards a noble and righteous path. In his Father’s Day message, President Tinubu noted the historical significance of the day, tracing its…
Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) has released the timetable for the local council polls scheduled for September 21, 2024, in the 16 local government areas of the state. According to the chairman of the commission, Muhammed Baba Okanla, a meeting/interface with all registered political parties’ leadership will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024,…
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described Nigeria’s rating as the lowest in terms of women in elective positions in Africa as disappointing, calling for more intentional support by political parties and the parliament for women to narrow the gap with the men. Speaking as a Special Guest at the…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, has reiterated his resolve to use his good offices, in collaboration with the Governor Umo Eno-led administration in Akwa Ibom, to promote the unity, development and peace of the state. Akpabio, stated this while receiving in courtesy, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Eno and members…
A Federal High Court in Kano has mandated the Kano State Government to compensate the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, with N10 million for violating his fundamental human rights. The court found that the Kano Governor’s order for the Emir’s arrest was unlawful, resulting in the Emir being placed under house arrest and infringing…
Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Kano State has affirmed the right of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to be heard. The ruling comes in response to a case filed by kingmaker Aminu Baba Dan Agundi, addressing fundamental human rights within the broader power struggle in the Kano emirate….
President Bola Tinubu is set to receive a draft bill on Friday proposing a return to a regional system of governance for Nigeria. The bill, authored by Akin Fapohunda, a prominent member of the Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere, and the Coalition of Indigenous Ethnic Nationalities (CIEN), aims to replace the current federal structure with a…
The Governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo has called for elected officials to start earning minimum wage, highlighting the urgent financial crisis facing Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday at a special edition of The Platform, an event organised by The Covenant Nation to promote national development, Soludo emphasised that Nigeria is financially strained. He proposed that…
Peter Obi has shared his thoughts on the performance level of the Bola Tinubu administration. Obi was a guest on Arise TV this evening where he was asked to rate the Tinubu government. Responding, Obi who ran against Tinubu in the 2023 general election said; ‘’President Tinubu has kept to his campaign promises….
World’s Largest Portrait of President Tinubu Unveiled on Democracy Day On Wednesday, the National Troupe revealed a monumental portrait of President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant moment during the 2024 Democracy Day celebrations at Eagles Square. This impressive project, considered the world’s largest painting portrait on canvas, was a collaborative effort initiated by the Artefact…
Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) Encourages Nigerians to Stay Patient, Promises to Save Nigeria by 2027 On the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day and the 25th anniversary of uninterrupted democracy, the prominent political movement, the Allied Conservative Congress (ACC), has urged Nigerians to persevere amidst the current economic challenges. The ACC emphasized that June 12…
The Senate has approved the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Supplementary Appropriation Bill for 2024, amounting to N98.5 billion. The bill was passed following the review of a report by the Senate Committee on FCT during a plenary session. Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP-Enugu West), Vice Chairman of the Committee, presented the report on behalf of the…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Argungu as the new chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), succeeding retired Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement, titled “President Tinubu…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has announced a minor reshuffle of his cabinet. The changes involve four commissioners, aimed at optimizing the administration’s performance, according to Governor Fintiri. In the reshuffle, Mrs. Neido Geoffrey Kufulto, formerly Commissioner for Information, has been appointed Commissioner for Women Affairs. A statement released on Monday by the governor’s…
The House of Representatives has introduced bills proposing a single six-year term for the President, state governors, and local government chairpersons. The bills, co-sponsored by over thirty members identified as Reformed Minded Lawmakers, also advocate for holding all elections, including those in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on the same day. During a briefing at…
President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the terms of reference for the newly established Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC). A statement indicated that this approval aims to clarify the office’s functions within the climate and green economy framework. SPEC will serve as the primary negotiator on climate-related issues for the Federal…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), pending confirmation by the NCCC Supervisory Council. Dr. Maduekwe, 39, holds a Bachelor of Law degree, a Master’s in Environmental Law & Policy from the University of Dundee (UK), and a Doctorate in…
Emeka Martins Chinedu, representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency in Imo State, has called for immediate and concerted efforts to address the severe erosion issues plaguing the Southeast region of Nigeria. Chinedu, who sponsored a bill to establish the South East Erosion Control Commission, stressed the urgent need for deliberate measures to combat the erosion that…
