The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled the local government chairmanship and councillorship elections for the 23 local government areas in the state on October 5, 2024. RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), made the announcement on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. The meeting was attended…
President Joe Biden expressed confidence on Friday that he will defeat Republican contender Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election. Despite a lackluster debate performance that left many Democrats concerned, Biden remained resolute. “I may not walk as easily, speak as smoothly, or debate as well as I once did,” he admitted, as supporters…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the Government and people of Katsina State following the death of elder statesman and long-serving traditional titleholder, Sa’in Katsina, Alhaji Amadu Abdulkadir. Popularly known as Amadu Na-Funtua, the late Abdulkadir was a respected leader, politician, and businessman. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri…
The 2024 U.S. Presidential election season began last night with a highly anticipated debate between President Joe Biden, representing the Democratic Party, and former President Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party. This historic debate, the first where a sitting president faced off against a former president, was hosted by CNN in Atlanta. Voter Concerns Key…
President Bola Tinubu has announced a detailed roadmap to address the myriad security challenges facing Nigeria, incorporating both military and non-military strategies. The announcement was made during the opening of the Northwest Peace and Security Summit in Katsina, an event held in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program, the European Union, and the German…
Micheal Usi was inaugurated as Malawi’s Vice President during a ceremony held in parliament in Lilongwe. He succeeds Saulos Chilima, who tragically died in a plane crash earlier this month, along with eight others. Dr. Usi, known for his acting career, received a standing ovation after his inauguration. In his address, he expressed both sadness…
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, has announced the passing of his mother, Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, at the age of 89. In a heartfelt statement, Dr. Saraki shared that his mother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has strongly condemned the attack on members of the task force enforcing Executive Order 003 at Bukuru market in Jos South Local Government Area by criminal elements on Monday. In an official statement, Governor Mutfwang criticized the actions of those who defied Executive Order 003 and resorted to violence against…
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 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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Barrister Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, has been suspended from the party by Ward 3 in Arue-Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of Edo State. The suspension is due to alleged high-handedness and anti-party activities. A suspension letter dated May 14, 2024, followed by a ratification letter dated May 15, 2024,…
As President Bola Tinubu approaches his first anniversary in office, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has expressed optimism for Nigeria’s future under his leadership. During a meeting with the Northern Youth for Good Leadership and Governance at the NCPC headquarters in Abuja on Friday, Bishop Adegbite shared his…
FCT Minister , Chief Nyesom Wike, expressed regret over his endorsement of Sir Siminalayi Fubara as the gubernatorial candidate for Rivers State in the 2023 elections, emphasizing his intention to rectify this misjudgment in due course. Speaking during a grand civic reception honoring Senator George Sekibo in Ogu, headquarters of Ogu-Bolo local government area, Wike…
In a significant development, it has been reported by Punch that Bola Tinubu, a prominent political figure, has intervened to delay the rollout of the cybersecurity levy mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to a reliable source quoted by Punch, Tinubu expressed concern for the Nigerian populace, emphasizing President’s sensitivity to public…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has directed the temporary relocation of the assembly’s meetings to the Auditorium within the Administration Block of the Government House in Port Harcourt. This directive, outlined in the Executive Order of the Rivers State Government 001-2023, has been officially published in the state’s gazette. Governor Fubara emphasized that the…
Renowned musician Tiwa Savage recently disclosed her strategies for juggling filmmaking, motherhood, and her music career. Speaking at the press briefing for her debut film, ‘Water and Garri,’ the acclaimed ‘Koroba’ singer commended her team for their support in managing her diverse roles. She emphasized her aim to inspire others to explore multiple talents rather…
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has taken a decisive step in the ongoing legislative crisis, issuing an interim injunction against the embattled Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and 24 other lawmakers. Presided over by Hon. Justice Charles Wali, the court’s ruling prohibits the aforementioned lawmakers…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has been asked by the House of Representatives to withdraw the circular directing all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country. The motion on the urgent need to stop and modify the implementation of the cybersecurity levy was moved by…
The deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly persists as the Assembly intensifies its scrutiny of the state’s Public Procurement Law, culminating in a veto standoff. During Monday’s plenary session, Speaker Martin Amaewhule leveled accusations of fiscal mismanagement and unauthorized spending against the governor, sparking heated debate over the state’s…
Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has asserted that the current members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, no longer hold the status of lawmakers. Addressing the issue during a courtesy visit from the Bayelsa State delegation of political and traditional leaders, led by…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has been designated to stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the prestigious 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. Vice President Kashim Shettima, initially designated to represent the President, encountered an impediment as his aircraft faced technical issues, compelling him to revise his travel plans…
Prominent figures including President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Afenifere leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti are slated to grace the upcoming Yoruba National Day lecture in Ibadan, Oyo State. Comrade Awa Bamiji, the President-general of the Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, revealed to journalists that this year’s event would commemorate the 85th birthday…
Former Nigerian Minister of Education and 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Kenneth Gbagi, has passed away at the age of 62. Reportedly, he died on Saturday, as confirmed in a statement issued by his eldest son, Emuoboh Gbagi. “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather,…
