Edited and Compiled by Adeleke Faith Abiodun The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Matric No: ND24/MAC/0017 Column, DNEWSINFO The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State has extended an invitation to former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, urging him to join the party and contribute to the state’s development. This appeal comes…
Edited and Compiled by Fadekanmi kikelomo B The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Column, DNEWSINFO Osogbo, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has dismissed the departure of the Omoluabi Progressives, led by former governor Rauf Aregbesola, as inconsequential, describing it as “good riddance to bad rubbish. This position was outlined in…
Lokoja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has underscored the significance of unity as the foundation for Nigeria’s advancement, urging leaders to learn from the natural confluence of the Rivers Niger and Benue in Kogi State. Speaking at the Kogi Dialogue in Lokoja, an event commemorating Governor Ahmed Ododo’s first year in office, President Tinubu, represented…
Uyo, Nigeria — Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has expressed his willingness to waive his constitutional immunity and submit to any investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) if necessary. The pledge follows a petition by an anonymous group within…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that party primaries for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship election will take place from March 20 to April 14, 2025. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with political party leaders in Abuja. He urged the parties to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed concerns over recent remarks made by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, asserting that her comments will have no effect on Nigeria. In her first speech of the year at an event hosted by Onward, a British think tank, Badenoch drew a comparison between governance challenges in…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has disclosed that Nigeria requires a staggering N18 trillion to address its road infrastructure deficit, far exceeding the annual budgetary allocations from the National Assembly. Speaking with journalists on Friday after presenting his ministry’s 2025 budget proposal to the Senate Committee on Works, Umahi highlighted the…
Akure, Ondo State — Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced the immediate dissolution of the Ondo State Executive Council. In a statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, it was disclosed that two commissioners are exempted from the directive. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, and the Commissioner…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State House of Assembly has made history by electing Hon. Mojisola Meranda as its first female Speaker. Hon. Meranda, who previously served as Deputy Speaker, was sworn in immediately following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa on Monday. She now assumes leadership of the House, marking a significant milestone in the…
Awka, Nigeria— Close aides to Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, have dismissed circulating rumours of his alleged arrest by security agencies. Social media was awash with claims that the former Governor of Anambra State was picked up on Tuesday night by operatives of the Department of State…
Abuja, Nigeria— The All Progressives Congress (APC) has categorically denied allegations by Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, that its spokesperson, Felix Morka, threatened his life. The allegations emerged during Obi’s press conference on New Year’s Day, where he expressed concerns about the state of the nation…
Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate Peter Obi has attributed the recent deadly stampedes at rice distribution centers across Nigeria to the harsh economic conditions gripping the nation. The incidents, which claimed numerous lives, occurred in Okija, Anambra State, and a Catholic church in Abuja, where at least 10 people died on Saturday. Just…
Six seats in Nigeria’s National Assembly, comprising two in the Senate and four in the House of Representatives, are currently vacant following the deaths of four lawmakers and the election of two others to governorship positions in Edo State. In the Senate, the vacant seats include Edo Central Senatorial District, previously held by Senator Monday…
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 made significant adjustments to the list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Board, replacing the proposed Chairman, Mr. Emeka Atuma, with Dr. Emeka Nworgu. In a revised submission, the President replaced all three Executive Directors from the original list, added two new Executive Directors, and removed a Board…
The Senate has temporarily suspended discussions on the proposed Tax Reform Bill, pending a crucial meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on Thursday, December 5. Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, announced the decision during Wednesday’s plenary, emphasizing the need for further consultations to address concerns surrounding the bill. A special committee,…
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,…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a 16-member Assets Verification Committee tasked with assessing the existence, condition, location, and ownership of all state assets. The committee, chaired by Dr. Ernest Afolabi-Umakhihe, was inaugurated at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Benin City. Governor Okpebholo emphasized that the initiative is part of his administration’s…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested the Federal High Court in Abuja to continue the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in absentia, arguing that his repeated non-appearance should not delay the judicial process. The request was made on Wednesday by EFCC’s lead counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, before Justice Emeka…
The Senate, on Wednesday evening, confirmed the appointment of seven ministerial nominees proposed by President Bola Tinubu for roles in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). This decision followed an extended screening session held by the Senate’s Committee of the Whole, where the nominees answered questions on their qualifications and plans. The newly confirmed Ministers include…
The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed that local government elections will proceed as planned on Saturday, October 26, 2024, despite a Federal High Court ruling that barred the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from holding the polls. Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano had issued a ruling on…
Written and Compiled Daniel Blessing E. The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State. The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to dissolve the state’s executive council, citing the need for more capable hands to steer the administration. The APC’s appeal comes just weeks before the governor’s midterm…
Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, has clarified the rationale behind the 2024 National Honours conferred on presiding officers of the National Assembly. Addressing concerns raised, Lado emphasized that the honours were based on established protocols, not an attempt to diminish any individual. President Tinubu, in his Independence Day…
Numerous supporters and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest on Wednesday at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office, contesting the results of the September 21 governorship election. The protesters claimed that INEC was compromised and failed to announce the true results, asserting that their party emerged victorious. Demonstrators displayed placards…
The Presidency has announced that a cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu is expected imminently. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, during a briefing with State House correspondents on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. While Onanuga could not confirm if the reshuffle would…
