The final legal battle over the number one seat will begin on Monday at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, following the listing of the appeal filed by the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu. Besides, Atiku…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria to represent President Tinubu at the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative Forum in Beijing, China, scheduled for October 16 – 18, 2023. This was disclosed on his official X handle on Sunday. The Vice President is expected to engage in discussions with international leaders at the Forum from…
The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition sitting in Abuja has dismissed the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate in the March 18 Governorship election, Beatrice Itubo challenging the election of Governor Simnalayi Fubara of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The three-man panel chaired by Justice Cletus Emifonye dismissed the petition for lacking in merit and…
The Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has announced a date to deliver judgment on petitions brought before it after the 2023 election. The judgement will be delivered on Monday, September 25. The governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour made this disclosure on Saturday. Via a post on X, Rhodes-Vivour said he has…
With some months to the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, a previous deputy governor of Kogi State, Yomi Awoniyi, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Awoniyi had previously Submitted his resignation letter to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Awoniyi was warmly received into APC at the party’s national headquarters…
Aviation unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, have opted out of the two day warning strike called by their parent body. The leadership of the unions say, the reason for this is that, they cannot afford to jeopardize the industry’s safety record before the global community as it is currently undergoing the International Civil…
President Bola Tinubu has recalled all Ambassadors, both career and non–career. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this on Saturday, September 2. This was confirmed in a statement by the special adviser on media and communications strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir. It states that “Sequel to the inquiries…
Pro-democracy activist, Hon Mike Msuaan, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider providing fuel subsidy removal palliatives to students in higher institutions of learning across the country. Speaking after receiving a distinguished service award as a True Nationalist in Abuja, he emphasized that extending these palliatives would help alleviate the effects of the…
Chief Victor Bala Kona, the former Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, has passed away after a brief illness. He was reportedly said to have died in Abuja on Sunday. Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State expressed his condolences, describing Bala Kona as a political icon, a father figure, and a…
The newly appointed Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, is being praised for his track record in public service despite not having a military background. Hon. Habibu Bulama Bizi, Convener General of the Badaru Support Group, highlighted Badaru’s achievements as the former Governor of Jigawa State and his experience in various leadership roles. He…
The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from participating in all its activities following a military coup on July 26. In a statement on Tuesday, the Organization called on coup leaders to release the elected President Mohamed Bazoum and return to their barracks. The AU Peace and Security Council says it has taken note of…
A judge in Georgia overseeing former US President, Donald Trump’s election interference case has set a bail bond of $200,000. The bail says Mr Trump can remain free pending trial so long as he does not attempt to threaten or intimidate witnesses, especially through posts on social media or reposts of posts made by another…
The inauguration of the 45 ministers-designate is ongoing at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja. This comes less than a week after President Bola Tinubu announced the appointees’ portfolios. The president had asked the Senate to confirm 48 nominees, but only 45 were cleared. Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna; Stella Okotete (Delta)…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop governors serving as ministers in his administration from collecting life pensions from the state. SERAP also wants the governors serving as ministers to return the pension and allowances collected to the public treasury. In a letter by the SERAP‘s Deputy…
Niger’s new military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tchiani has said the country will transition to civilian rule in not more than three years. In a 12-minute televised broadcast on Saturday, Tchiani claimed ECOWAS was “getting ready to attack”‘. He warned against the planned military action by the ECOWAS , saying Niger’s military will resist external forces…
The Federal Government has announced N5billion palliative to each state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum made the announcement during an interactive session with State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday. Zulum outlined some of the issues discussed during the National Economic…
Niger junta says it plans to prosecute ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum for high treason over his exchanges with foreign heads of state and international organisations. Junta spokesperson, Colonel Amadou Abdramane said in a statement read out on state TV late on Sunday that the military authorities had “gathered the necessary evidence to prosecute the ousted…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has suggested that there is ample room for dialogue between President Bola Tinubu and the leaders of the Niger coup, as well as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, George emphasized the importance…
Niger coup leaders have announced former Economist Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the new Prime Minister. The military junta spokesperson Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane announced this on Monday night. about two weeks after the coup. Ali Lamine served as the Minister of Economy and finance in 2002 under the administration of former President Mamadou…
Rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has said that the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, was not cheap before the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Sowore in a post on his Facebook page Saturday night said the term “subsidy removal was being incorrectly…
Over the years, women have demanded fair representation in leadership roles in the country. Though the number of men in such positions surpasses that of women, it is encouraging that women’s voices are being heard. Recently, President Bola Tinubu sent his list of ministerial nominees to the National Assembly, and several women are featured. Blessing…
The Northern leadership under the aegis of Arewa Consultative Forum, has warned President Bola Tinubu to avoid going into war with Niger military junta. The group gave the caution while calling for a dialogue to settle the issue in a statement issued by its General Secretary, Murtala Aliyu, on Friday. According to ACF, military deployment…
“AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. 2. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a decoration ceremony for the new service chiefs, conferring them with their new ranks. The event took place at the council chamber of the presidential villa, Abuja on Monday. The decorated service chiefs and their respective positions are as follows: Christopher Musa, who assumed the position of chief of defence…
The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of the first batch of ministerial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu. The screening began on Monday afternoon during plenary, which had already begun upon the entrance of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. On Thursday, July 27, 2023, the Senate unveiled the President’s first batch of cabinet nominees, as…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has stopped the working committee of its executives in seven states. The affected states include Ekiti, Rivers, Niger, Katsina, Kaduna, and Zamfara States. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Dr Agbo Major who announced this while briefing newsmen in Abuja, explained that the action followed the report of…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Former US president Donald Trump said Friday he would not end his run for the White House if condemned and sentenced in any of the criminal investigations threatening to derail his tumultuous comeback bid. The Republican frontrunner was discussing the multiple accusations he faces as he pushes for a second term,…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has accepted the long-awaited ministerial list from President Bola Tinubu, with former governors, senators, and the House of Representatives members dominating the list. The list was submitted by Femi Gbajiabiamila the former Speaker, of the House of Representatives, now Chief of Staff to the President, who entered the Chamber at 1.18 p.m. and…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the strike action by the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD). At the meeting, Dr Abbas briefed the President on the outcome of his meeting with the NARD leadership. He also appealed to President Tinubu…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a one-week ultimatum and warning to the Federal Government to reverse the recent increases in the pump price of petrol, school fees in federal schools and the release of 8 months withheld salaries of university lecturers or face nationwide protests and industrial action. This is contained in a…
The Borno state government has shared food palliatives to about 23,000 households in Baga town of Kukawa Local Government Area of the state. With the reports embarked upon by The United Nations, where it was projected that more than 500,000 people would face emergency levels of food insecurity and about 7000 children are likely to…
