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…
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…
