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…
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday. This was stated by President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary on Thursday. Akpabio said the budget presentation would take place at the chamber of House of Representatives. Recall that November 14, the Federal Government proposed…
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…
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…
The Senate has officially declared the Edo Central senatorial seat vacant following the recent election and inauguration of its occupant as governor of Edo State. Until a few weeks ago, Governor Monday Okpebholo represented Edo Central in the 10th Senate since June, 2023. The declaration was made on Wednesday by Senate President…
Not fewer than 1,500 party members have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA and Young Progressive Party, YPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State. It was reported that Rep, Aminu Jaji, lawmaker representing the Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency in the lower legislative chamber received the…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting at Maitama, on Tuesday, denied bail to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who has been in detention since November 25. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Maryann Anenih, described as premature and incompetent, the application the former governor filed…
Paul Ibe, the spokesperson to the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has said that his principal and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, have learnt their lessons in the last general election and would unite to kick out the “incompetent and clueless” administration of the All Progressives…
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…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Paris for a three-day state visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations across various sectors. The President touched down at Orly Airport at 5:10 p.m. local time on Wednesday. His visit is set to focus on deepening political, economic, and cultural cooperation,…
The Supreme Court has brought an end to the prolonged leadership tussle within the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), declaring Sly Ezeokenwa as the legitimate National Chairman. In two unanimous rulings, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed Edozie Njoku’s claim to the party’s leadership, affirming that he had no legal basis for his…
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a three-day state visit to France on Wednesday, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the visit will focus on deepening political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria…
Ex-presidential aide to former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has emphatically declared that the presidency will not return to the North in 2027. Okupe, who made the assertion on Monday during an interview with Arise TV, tackled those agitating for the Northern presidency in the next election. He identified sectionalism as the “most fundamental…
The Middle Belt Youths Group, Lagos State chapter, has declared its support for Seyi Tinubu to become the governor of Lagos State in 2027. The group emphasized that Seyi’s candidacy would ensure the continuation of the legacy and achievements of his father, Bola Tinubu. During a press briefing held at Lagos Eko Hotel on Thursday,…
The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youth CLYI has disassociated itself from recent media publications that sought to discredit Mr Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a strongly-worded statement issued on Tuesday, the group, led by its Coordinator, Hon. Tunde Azeez, described the allegations as baseless and perpetrated by…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ondo State governorship election held on November 16, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Akure, contesting the eligibility of Dr. Olaiyide Adelami, the deputy governor-elect of the state. Through his counsel, M. Ndoka SAN, Ajayi argues that Adelami, who ran…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a prominent socio-cultural group in Northern Nigeria, has announced its intention to back a Northern candidate in the 2027 presidential election. This decision, according to the Forum, is part of a broader effort to address the challenges facing the region and the nation at large. Speaking at the ACF National…
The Special Assistant on Digital Media and Strategy to the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Demola Olarewaju, has reacted to the redesignation of the presidential media team. Olarewaju suggested that the presidency has demoted Daniel Bwala in the restructuring of President Bola Tinubu’s Media team. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed…
President Bola Tinubu has received the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Indian Prime Minister, who arrived in Abuja on Saturday evening, was welcomed at the Forecourt of the Villa at about 10:20 am on Sunday. Upon his arrival, the Indian leader was greeted with the Indian national…
The Labour Party candidate in the November 16 Ondo governorship election, Olusola Ebiseni, has said the race is between his party and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Ebiseni said this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, two days before the commencement of the off-cycle election in the state. He also…
The Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has admonished the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration again to focus on governance instead of dissipating energy on permutations for the 2027 presidential contest. Atiku said this in response to comments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, about the 2027 Peoples…
A senior adviser to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has urged Dr. Femi Okurounmu, a prominent Afenifere elder, to maintain his role as an elder statesman and avoid partisan commentary on the Rivers State crisis that could undermine his objectivity. Olayinka’s remarks followed Okurounmu’s recent critique of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Chief Kenneth Udeze as the legitimate National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), delivering a significant legal victory to the Udeze-led faction of the party. This ruling comes after an appeal was filed by the faction led by Rufai Omoaje, challenging the legitimacy of the Ondo State…
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, National Chairman Independence National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said the commission has accredited 111 domestic and international organisations, and will deploy 3,554 observers for the Ondo State governorship election. Yakubu disclosed this on Thursday in Akure during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the commission ahead of the 2024 governorship election scheduled to…
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its resolve to challenge the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 state elections. During a recent address to party leaders from the Ibadan Outer City zone, APC’s Acting Chairman, Alhaji Olayide Abas, emphasized that the party’s focus is on regaining the…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made headlines on election day by stating that he would accept the outcome if the election process was fair. Casting his vote in Florida, Trump spoke to reporters, saying he would “be the first to acknowledge” a loss if it results from a legitimate process, adding that his supporters are…
In a move aimed at bolstering his administration’s capacity to address critical issues, President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated seven newly appointed ministers, raising the number of Federal Executive Council (FEC) members to 47. The ceremony took place in the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, following the Senate’s recent confirmation of these appointees….
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, accusing him of prioritizing his 2027 presidential ambitions over his duties as governor. Makinde, reportedly eyeing a presidential run on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is said to be positioning himself against President Bola Tinubu, a fellow South-westerner, in the…
The National Economic Council, on Thursday, asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the Tax Reforms Bills from the National Assembly to allow for wider consultations and consensus building. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said this formed part of resolutions reached at the 144th meeting of the National Economic Council at the State House, Abuja. Makinde…
The Presidency has said the qualities of the new ministers appointed by President Bola Tinubu underscores his commitment to the economic revitalization of the country. The seven new appointees, were screened and confirmed on Wednesday by the Senate, which includes Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of…
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the judiciary’s role in escalating tensions in Rivers State following a recent Federal High Court decision in Abuja. The court ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend all payments to Rivers State, a ruling that Abubakar warns may erode public confidence in the judicial…
