Former governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has said the Northern leaders did not outrightly reject President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. Naija News reports that Shekarau made this known in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday. The former education minister stated that the Northern leaders needed wider consultations, as they believed the … Read more
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills is inimical to the unity of the country. The Governor, insisted that the tax reform bill is not the solution to the country’s economic challenges, adding that the policy negatively affects the welfare of the people. The Governor … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has pledged the unwavering support of the 10th National Assembly to President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing their commitment to helping the administration implement transformative policies for Nigeria’s development. Speaking during a New Year homage to the President at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Wednesday, Akpabio, accompanied by other principal officers of … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has asserted that the country’s political, economic and security situation is worsening daily, contrary to the positions of President Bola Tinubu’s government. Naija News reports that the former Governor of Anambra State made this known in Abuja on Thursday, noting that Nigeria needs … Read more
The presiding officers of the National Assembly—Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu—have been allocated ₦10 billion for rent and furniture in the Federal Capital Territory’s 2024 supplementary budget, a Premium Times investigation has revealed. This provision, listed under the item “Renting and Furnishing of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reintroduction of History as a compulsory subject in Nigerian primary and secondary schools, starting in 2025. Gists9ja reports that this announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during the 2024 Year-End Review on Channels Television on December 31, 2024. A Controversial Omission History was removed from … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s New Year message, labelling it as “empty” and devoid of actionable plans to address the pressing issues of unemployment and hunger in the country. In a statement released on Wednesday, PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba described the president’s address as “self-serving” and disconnected from the realities … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Prophet Joshua Iginla of the Champions Royal Assembly (Joshua Iginla Ministries), has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pay attention to his health. Legit.ng reports that Iginla shared his New Year message during a cross-over service held in his church in Abuja on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. ‘Pray for your health’, Iginla … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to propel Nigeria toward a prosperous future, attributing the progress made so far to the unwavering support of the National Assembly. Speaking at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, Tinubu emphasized the collective responsibility of building a nation poised for generational impact. The gathering, part of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the return of History as a compulsory subject in primary and secondary schools starting in 2025. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, shared this development during the 2024 Year-End Review on Channels Television on December 31, 2024. Naija News understands that History had been removed from … Read more
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has banned all forms of payment in primary and secondary schools in the state. Governor Otti said any form of payment, including the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) levy, would be treated as a crime in all primary and secondary schools in the state. In his New Year message on … Read more
Salihu Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerians to rise against the ruling party and ensure the defeat of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. In a statement on Thursday, Lukman criticized the current political system, calling for the creation of a functional … Read more
The Director General of the Directorate of Mobilization and Integration for the Labour Party (LP), Marcel Ngogbehei, has called on party members and supporters of the Obidient movement to avoid actions that could cause divisions within their ranks, warning that disunity could jeopardize their chances of unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the … Read more
A Kaduna Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Shehu Mahdi, a public affairs analyst and political commentator, in a correctional facility. The decision follows Mahdi’s arrest by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegedly inciting content shared online. DSS arrests Mahdi following social media post Mahdi was taken into custody … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed reaching a merger deal with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) or any other party. Naija News reports that Peter Obi made this known on Thursday morning during a press conference in Abuja on the state of the nation, stating … Read more
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has assured Nigerians that the year 2025 will be different. Senator Shettima said the economy has been recording positive growth as a result of the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Vice President stated this while addressing newsmen after visiting the President in his Ikoyi residence, in Lagos, along … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering results despite criticisms of his leadership style. According to a video that was shared by SYMFONI TV from 5.31, speaking during a press briefing about an ongoing road project in Abuja, Wike said he remains undistracted by complaints, emphasizing … Read more
The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday, January 1, approved the appointment of Oyeniyi Adebayo as his chief of staff. The current Ekiti State’s commissioner for budget, economic planning and performance management, Adeyabo’s appointment takes effect from January 2, 2025. His appointment was announced by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, … Read more
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of Oyeniyi Adebayo as his Chief of Staff. Adebayo, who presently serves as the state’s Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning, and Performance Management, will officially take on the responsibilities of chief of staff starting January 2, 2025. The development was announced in a statement … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has said that despite the outrage across several quarters of the country, demolition of illegal structures in the FCT must continue. The minister assured residents of the FCT that he would not be distracted with the outcry over the activities of his administration on sanitising Nigeria’s … Read more