The Deputy Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Effa Okim, has endorsed that the Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, NIESV, should partner with the government and other relevant stakeholders, including the EFCC to finance a bill in the National Assembly that will ensure that all public servants and politicians,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday in Abuja began its defence of the February 25 presidential election with none of its three witnesses present at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPEC). In adverse to the planned activities of the Court, INEC, which conducted the disputed election and billed to open defence, came to…
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló visits Nigeria to meet with President Bola Tinubu Tinubu received his Guinea-Bissau counterpart who is also the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS at his Lagos residence on Saturday. Report of the discussion cannot be ascertained as at the time of filing this report….
The Abia State Governor, and flagbearer of Labour Party in Abia State, Alex Otti, has named 19 individuals for appointment as commissioners in the state. The Commissioner list has been submitted to the Abia State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The list of those nominated by Governor Otti holds Mr Chaka Chukwumerije, one…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi has recently deleted a tweet tagging Bola Tinubu as Mr President. Mr Peter Obi, who is challenging the INEC declaration of Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, as the emerging winner of the February 25th election, had earlier,…
The Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, on Wednesday, hailed President Bola Tinubu for reducing fuel subsidies and unification of the naira exchange rates. Communicating with journalists at an interactive session in Benin City, Aziegbemi described the decisions as the best way to go, adding that…
The President of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to take on the Spirit of sacrifice which the Eid-el-Kabir celebration exemplifies. President Tinubu’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, said in a statement on Wednesday, that Tinubu was speaking to reporters after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks prayer ground, Lagos. Tinubu retorted the need for…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke left the Osogbo Eid prayer ground angrily after he clashed with ex-senate spokesperson, Ajibola Basiru over sitting arrangement. Newsmen around noticed that Basiru arrived the Eid prayer ground in company of Asiwaju of Osogbo, Chief Tunde Badmus and other prominent sons of Osogbo to observe two rakat…
In an official statement released by the Osun APC Publicity Secretary, Wole Adunola, it has been confirmed that Tajudeen Lawal has been affirmed as the substantive Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State. This decision was made during a special session of the State Executive Committee meeting held in Osogbo. The meeting…
Peter Obi expresses his position on the demolition of buildings in the Alaba market carried out by the Lagos State Government. Peter Obi, a member of the Labour Party (LP), has responded to the recent demolitions that took place in the Alaba International Market by the Lagos State Government. Obi acknowledged that while some of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, has declared Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29 as holidays for 2023 Eid-El-Kabir Celebration. The updates comes according to a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade. According to the statement, “The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28th and Thursday, June 29th 2023 Public Holidays…
The presidential ryaspirant of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has lamented on a report by the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime in Nigeria, indicating that 14.4% of citizens aged between 15 and 64 abuse drugs, which he said is significantly higher than the global average of 5.6%. Obi also condemned leadership failure in…
Nuhu Ribadu has officially succeed Maj Gen Monguno as the National Security Adviser on Monday. The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu had last week appointed Ribadu as the NSA. He was earlier appointed as the Special Adviser on Security to Tinubu before he was given the current position. However, Ribadu vowed to live up to…
The spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, has provided clarification regarding the limited number of witnesses presented by the party at the ongoing presidential election petition tribunal. Dr. Yunusa explained that the court had granted them a restricted timeframe, resulting in the party featuring approximately 10 witnesses. Initially, Peter Obi,…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke In a press conference held in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State government vehemently denied any involvement in bribery attempts towards members of the judiciary or their representatives. Engr Jude Okpor, the commissioner for information and state orientation, dismissed the allegations made by Ambassador Paschal Oluchukwu, the president of the Association of Ebonyi…
In a recent broadcast, the Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, was recognized and praised as an exceptional and remarkable leader. Hon. Olaide Akinremi, the representative of Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, conveyed his admiration for Gbajabiamila on his 61st…
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Enugu has rejected an application made by the Labour Party candidate, Mr. Chijioke Edoga, to question Governor Peter Mbah regarding his credentials. The tribunal’s Chairman, Justice M. K Akano, had reserved the ruling on Thursday after hearing arguments from the counsels of the involved parties. In the ruling delivered…
The government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says it would improve power supply across the country in the middle of a planned electricity tariff hike on July 1. Mr Temitope Fashedemi, The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Power, revealed this on Thursday. According to a statement by Ms Chinwe Udouwem,The Ministry’s spokesperson; Fashedemi made…
The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has expressed readiness to receiveNyesom Wike, the Former State Governor if he decides to let go of the ruling party. A chieftain of the APC and former Chief of Staff, Rivers State Government House, Chief Tony Okocha stated this at a news briefing in Port Harcourt. This followed…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has reassured Nigerians of her commitment to fighting corruption when it says that it recovered, forfeited, and restrained assets valued at over N454bn from corrupt persons in the past four years. Giving a breakdown of the recoveries, the Deputy Director said that out of the…
The Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal has agreed on the date for the start of hearing of a petition filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu. Adebutu of the PDP is challenging the re-election of Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that there are alleged…
The Oyo State Government has made public that said it has yet to approve a new salary structure for workers in the state. This comes as a counter narratives of rumour that the state government has approved a new salary structure for the State. The State government, however, debunked the rumour on Wednesday. According to…
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has showed “total regret”over the believed “lopsided and non representation “by the immediate past Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba. NAN reports that the Oba said in a statement in Benin by Mr Iguobaro Osaigbovo, the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch. The King…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved the dissolution of boards of Federal Government parastatals, agencies, institutions and government-owned companies. See full statement: PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU APPROVES DISSOLUTION OF BOARDS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARASTATALS, AGENCIES, INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT-OWNED COMPANIES President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed new service chiefs in the country and named a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, as his new National Security Adviser (NSA). Ribadu replaces Babagana Monguno as the nation’s NSA. Tinubu also approved the appointment of Adeniyi Adewale as the Acting Comptroller General…
The President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved the swiftly retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from service as well as their replacements starting from today. He howner with the condition of appointment that the appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and…
Rauf Aregbesola, a former interior minister, attributes his political success to President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari. Aregbesola spoke on Sunday at a gathering in Oyo State that some Muslim intellectuals and clerics hosted in his honor.When Tinubu was governor of Lagos State, he worked as commissioner of works and infrastructure. After serving…
President Bola Tinubu signed four measures into law in the space of two weeks, in addition to other economic reforms.On May 29, Tinubu delivered his inaugural speech, promising to build on the accomplishments of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and outlining a number of impending changes.The following four bills have recently received Tinubu’s assent:…
Alhaji Asari Dokubo, a former top agitator in the oil-rich region, and President Bola Tinubu are currently meeting at the State House. Dokubo is probably involved in the President’s current discussions with Niger Delta opinion leaders, according to Channels Television. Last Monday, the president reaffirmed his resolve to putting an end to the nation’s crude…
Aminat Yusuf, a law student at Lagos State University (LASU), received congratulations from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for breaking a record by earning a CGPA of 5.0. With a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0, Yusuf has been named the top graduating student in 40 years by LASU in advance of its 26th…
The All-Africa Students’ Union has hailed President Bola Tinubu for signing the Students’ Loan Bill, saying the plan will be a major comfort to its Nigerian members and a model to others. Speaking at a press conference to announce the 2023 African Students Day, AASU President, Osikenyi Osisiogu, said the Tinubu-led administration must promote more…
