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The Senate and House of Representatives have reversed their decision on the 2025 budget bill, initially passed last week, in order to correct errors in certain line items related to capital and recurrent expenditures. Although the overall budget remains at 54.9 trillion naira, capital expenditure has been reduced by over 500 billion naira, while recurrent … Read more
The Transitional Chairman of Akure East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon Samson Taiwo Kayode, has hailed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State for sustaining the 33 LCDAs created out of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. Kayode, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), said … Read more
Activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi has lamented that he is still in court, battling with four separate suits filed by members of the Aare Afe Babalola law firm in four different states. Farotimi decries legal battle after charges withdrawn Farotimi made this known on Sunday, February 16, 2025, on the Toyin Falola Interviews. Legit.ng reported … Read more
Edwin Clark, the celebrated Nigerian statesman, educator, and advocate for the Niger Delta, passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 97. Known for his leadership in politics, education, and community development, Clark’s impact on Nigeria is monumental. He was also the younger brother of renowned Nigerian poet J.P. Clark, a connection that … Read more
The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday, took to the streets of Lagos, drawing cheers from a large number of supporters. The development comes just a day after security forces took over the state House of Assembly complex in a controversial manner. Obasa, who was removed from office … Read more
A staff of Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital Yola, Abubakar Umar has been kidnapped alongside three others. The State Police Command while confirming the incident said Umar who is popularly known as Haske and the other victims were kidnapped in Mayokila Village, Mapeo District in Jada local government area of Adamawa State. According to the … Read more
Lawmakers of the House of Representatives have urged relevant law enforcement agencies including the National Judicial Council to ensure the implementation of tough measures against murder, manslaughter and other femicidal acts across states in Nigeria. The call by the lawmakers follows a resolution as the House members adopted a motion moved by their colleague from … Read more
Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Nigeria, has been detained by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after being charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. Oloyede, who ascended to the throne of Ipetumodu in 2019, had regularly traveled between Nigeria and the US for both royal duties and … Read more
The National Union of Ogoni Students International (NUOS INT’L USA), in collaboration with the Center for Democracy, Human Rights and Anti-Corruption International (CDHRAC INT’L), People Advancement Center, and Mideckoe Environmental Development Institute, have condemned a recent article by Taiwo Adebayo, published in the Associated Press, titled “Nigeria moves to restart oil production in the vulnerable … Read more
Over 35,000 kilometres of federal roads across Nigeria remain at risk of neglect, with the Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, warning that they cannot be adequately funded through annual budgets alone. Goronyo’s comments, made during a visit to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Kogi State Field Office yesterday. Speaking candidly before … Read more