The Federal Capital Territory command of the Nigeria Police have been warned against harassing motorists using tinted car windows. The warning to the police came from the House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 10. According to the House, the harassment and impounding of vehicles solely for the violation of tinted glasses and covered plate numbers … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has downplayed the potential alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi, stating it won’t be enough to stop President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. APC National Publicity Director Bala Ibrahim made the statement in response to Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, claiming the combined votes … Read more
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has denied reports that it is opposed to President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills. RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Shehu, described the allegations as “false” and “malicious” during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. Shehu clarified that the commission is fully supportive of the bills and … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant-General of the Federation. Ogunjimi, a certified fraud examiner, will assume the position in an acting capacity. The appointment was announced by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to Onanuga, Ogunjimi’s appointment is effective immediately, following … Read more
Five new Imams have been unveiled for the National Mosque in Abuja. The Imams were unveiled on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Their unveiling was come officially following consideration by the General Purpose Committee. The process was finally endorsed by the National Fatwa Committee. The five new … Read more
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele has stated that one of the reasons President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can “sleep well” is because he trusts and relies on Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Bamidele made the comment during a gathering to celebrate Akpabio’s 62nd birthday. He commended Akpabio’s leadership, stressing that President Tinubu values Akpabio’s guidance and takes … Read more
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was captured in a video struggling to pronounce the figure for the state’s 2025 budget. Governor Okpebholo was inaugurated in November after winning the off-cycle election in October. The governor presented an estimated N605 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year at the Edo State House of Assembly. The … Read more
A sister to Agbu Kefas, the governor of Taraba State has died, Leadership reports. Atsi Kefas, who was accidentally shot by a police escort during an attack by bandits while traveling along Kente Road in the Wukari Local Government Area last Thursday died at a hospital in Abuja. Sources close to the family said Atsi … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, has expressed deep concern over the detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, describing it as a grave injustice. In a tweet commemorating International Human Rights Day, Atiku criticized Farotimi’s incarceration, asserting that it was not for any legitimate offense but for his persistent advocacy for human rights … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has honoured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by naming its newly inaugurated Command and Control Center in Abuja the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex. The announcement was made by the Controller General of the NIS, Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, during the facility’s commissioning on December 12, 2024, by President Tinubu. … Read more