Over 50 defendants, including six holding U.S., British, Canadian, or Belgian citizenship, stood trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, facing charges related to a failed coup and other serious offenses that could result in the death penalty. On May 19, armed men briefly seized a presidential office in Kinshasa before security forces…
The Former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe has declared that President Bola Tinubu was the best among all the 2023 presidential candidates. Okupe stated that Tinubu is better than the presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi and the Peoples Democratic Party’s Atiku Abubakar in terms of capacity. The former Obi-Datti campaign spokesman disclosed this…
Ekiti State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Folorunso Olabode, has urged the officials in the local government system in the state to consistently exhibit the utmost levels of honesty and openness in carrying out their responsibilities. The Commissioner issued this plea in Ado-Ekiti while inaugurating a one-day enlightenment workshop arranged for local government political office…
In a significant move to boost infrastructure in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Constitution Avenue and Independence Avenue, also known as B6, B12, and Circle Roads. These projects, abandoned for 17 years, have been completed within the first year of his administration. Speaking at the inauguration, President Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill…
The Kaduna State House of Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee has released a report scrutinizing the financial practices, loan acquisitions, and contract awards during the tenure of former Governor Nasiru El-Rufai. The committee’s findings reveal that numerous loans secured under El-Rufai’s administration were misappropriated and that due process was frequently bypassed. Evidence presented by the committee…
President Bola Tinubu has urged international development financiers to view Africa as a prime destination for growth and prosperity. During a meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group and led by Managing Director Makhtar Diop, President Tinubu emphasized the need for strategic investments in sectors such…
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s initiative to secure full autonomy for Local Government Councils (LGCs) by removing them from the control of State Governments, in alignment with constitutional provisions. In a statement by Maryam Umar Yusuf, Head of Information and Public Relations for RMAFC,…
President Bola Tinubu has urged international development financiers to view Africa as a hub for growth and prosperity. This call to action was made during a meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, led by Managing Director Makhtar Diop. President Tinubu emphasized the need for global…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended the tenure of the party’s Rivers State Caretaker Committee for another six months. A statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, Esq., said the decision was reached at its 151st meeting held on Wednesday at the National Secretariat in Abuja….
The Senate in Nigeria debated a bill on ranching, which seeks to replace open grazing with ranches in the states of origin of pastoralists. The bill managed to scale the second reading despite causing division among the senators. The core issue of disagreement revolved around the potential infringement on constitutional provisions and ECOWAS protocols regarding…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed as a “politically motivated hatchet job”, the Kaduna State House of Assembly’s adoption of a report of its ad-hoc committee asked to probe his governance of the North-West state from May 2015 to May 2023. In a statement on Wednesday through his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, the former governor…
The resumption of talks between the Nigerian government, labor representatives, and the private sector over a new minimum wage for workers in the country is a significant development. The involvement of key stakeholders from both the government and labor unions shows a commitment to finding a mutually agreeable solution. The presence of high-ranking officials from…
The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday recommended the probe of the immediate-past governor of the state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged abuse of office and money laundering in his administration. The chairman of the ad hoc committee, Henry Zacharia, presented the report during plenary on Wednesday. Osun Defender reports that the committee, tasked with investigating…
The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) coalition has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign the National Commission for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NATCOM) Bill into law to bolster national security. This appeal comes amid growing concerns about the proliferation of illegal firearms. Chief Ogakwu Dominic, the coalition’s president,…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on his recent parliamentary election victory. In a statement, President Tinubu described the election outcome as a strong endorsement of Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional leadership of the world’s largest democracy. President Tinubu also reassured the Indian populace of Nigeria’s commitment to bolstering…
The Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA) has declared the federal government’s deduction of local government funds from state allocations as unconstitutional. During an event marking the first anniversary of the eighth assembly, Speaker Hon Guwor Dennis emphasized the illegality of such deductions, urging the federal government to wait for the conclusion of the constitutional…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially disassociated itself from any ongoing party registration activities within the state. In a communiqué issued following a stakeholders meeting at the party secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital, the APC declared that any current registration efforts are not sanctioned by any official party…
The Benue Diaspora Vanguard (BDV) has condemned the recent attacks on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, attributing the smear campaign to expelled members and fraudulent elements within certain quarters of the state. In a statement signed by BDV President Titus Hwande and Secretary General Audu Oche, the group…
Speakers at a democracy forum have called for greater involvement of Nigerian youths in politics to advance national development. This call was made at an event in Abuja organized by the non-governmental organization Gatefield, themed “Threats to Nigeria’s Democracy: How Not to Run a Country.” Anthony Ubani, Executive Director of Fix Politics, and Senior Advocate…
Former President Donald Trump, fresh off his New York criminal conviction for falsifying business records, has revealed how he will get a revenge on U.S. President, Donald Trump. Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records last week following a trial he slammed as a “scam.” His supporters have made similar…
The family of Senator Abu Ibrahim has refuted circulating rumors claiming the elder statesman, who served as the representative for Katsina South Senatorial District in the Senate, has passed away. In a statement released on Sunday by Muhammad Abu Ibrahim on behalf of the family, it was clarified that the rumors, which began circulating on…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Nigeria’s 36 state governors to promptly disclose the details of the chairmen and members of their State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs), including their qualifications, political affiliations and the mechanisms of their appointments. SERAP also demands that the governors release details of local government election results since…
Donald Trump’s campaign team has reported raising approximately $35 million in online small-dollar donations following his conviction in the New York hush money trial. This record-breaking amount nearly doubles the campaign’s previous best fundraising day on WinRed, the official Republican Party donation platform, according to campaign aides. Senior campaign aides Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles…
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, has assured the public of police neutrality in all activities related to the upcoming governorship election in the state. He emphasized that no individual or political party would be permitted to hijack any part of the electoral process leading up to the September 16 election. Adegboye made these…
President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to restart the conditional cash transfer program, which was previously suspended. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, made this announcement during a ministerial sectoral briefing marking the first year of President Tinubu’s administration in Abuja. Edun stated that the program will deliver direct…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to back President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ensure its success in building a stronger Nigeria. In a statement signed by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the former President, Buhari extended his best wishes to President Tinubu on completing his first year in office. Buhari called on…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have created a hostile environment for both big and small businesses to thrive. Atiku added that the private sector is overwhelmed by the president’s economic policies and burdened by his failure to address the policy fallout. Atiku said this in a statement…
The former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Tinubu as he marks his first year in office. In a statement signed by spokesperson on Tuesday, Garba Shehu highlighted the significance of this milestone and the importance of unity and support from all Nigerians. The statement titled, “One Year…
Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim has withdrawn the suit filed challenging the emergence of Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Nov. 16 governorship election in Ondo state. The Co-defendants in the suit seeking nullification of the party’s governorship primary conducted in the state on April 20 are APC and the Independent…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday morning, departed Lagos for Abuja after a three-day working visit, to begin another round of inauguration ahead of the commemoration of his one year in office. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, and other dignitaries were on hand to see him off. The president was transported in a Nigerian…
