State governors are making fresh moves to delay the implementation of the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy by opposing the direct disbursement of federal allocations to local councils. Some governors met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja last Tuesday, using the opportunity to express their concerns about paying local … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his commitment to governance, stressing that his priority remains delivering quality service to the people who elected him, rather than engaging in political distractions. Speaking at an Iftar dinner with Kaduna Social Media Influencers at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Saturday, the governor maintained that his administration … Read more
The presidency, on December 18, 2024, through a statement issued by the special adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, approved the restructuring of the executive management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. However, emerging reports revealed that the 72 … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had said financial fraud was a risk to national development that must be detected timely before it escalates. Sanwo-Olu said he underscored that financial fraud was changing rapidly, cybercrime, insider threats, digital payment vulnerabilities, and regulatory loopholes had made fraud more sophisticated than ever. The governor stated this … Read more
The son of the Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Shamsuddeen Mohammed, has urged President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, to empower youths of the state. Naija News reports that Shamsuddeen told Seyi that Bauchi youths need empowerment and not bags of rice. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Governor Mohammed’s son suggested that Seyi … Read more
Less than two years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ended Nigeria’s fuel subsidy, the effects of the decision are now being severely felt in neighboring Niger Republic. Findings by The PUNCH indicate that trade between the two countries surged by 82% in 2024, despite ongoing diplomatic tensions. However, the removal of Nigeria’s fuel subsidy has … Read more
The third babymama of Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, Honey Berry, has accused him of threatening her life. Naija News reports that trouble began between the duo on Sunday after Portable shared a screenshot of his DM to Honey Berry online, demanding custody of his child, which led to the exchange of … Read more
Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has visited Nigeria to explore avenues for deepening bilateral ties with Nigeria in the areas of healthcare, education, agriculture, science and technology as well as cultural exchange. A statement on Sunday by the acting spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa read: “Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes His Excellency, Mr. … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the decline in societal values, stating that the process of selecting traditional rulers has worsened to the extent that criminals, including drug addicts, vagabonds, bandits, and kidnappers, are now enthroned as traditional rulers. Obasanjo stated this in his new book, “Nigeria: Past and Future,” which was unveiled last week. … Read more
The federal government has emphasised the need for stakeholders to intensify efforts towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. That was as the country continued regional consultations on the 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR). Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, explained that world leaders had … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio, over “his failure to reverse the patently unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the purported suspension is based solely on the peaceful exercise of her right to freedom of expression.” Akpabio was sued for himself and on … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has extended deepest condolences to his long time friend and former Chairman of GZ Industries (GZI), Dr Tunji Olowolafe, on the passing of his beloved wife, Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe. Mrs Olowolafe died on March 11, aged 63. The President, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, … Read more
Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has slammed the Federal Government of Nigeria and the leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress over the approved N70,000 minimum wage. Obasanjo said the current minimum wage approved for Nigerian workers is barely enough to cover the basic needs of any citizen. “The minimum wage does not even cover transportation … Read more
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has asserted that probing the attendance of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York will embarrass some top officials of President Bola Tinubu’s administration who were once accused of travelling out of Nigeria to embarrass the defunct military junta of…..CONTINUE READING THE … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing political loyalty and gratitude for his ministerial appointment. Speaking during an interactive session on TVC on Sunday, Wike stated that his political allegiance remains with Tinubu, who played a crucial role … Read more
Fatai Odunsi, the father of Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has disclosed that his son has agreed to buy him a house and also take care of his daughter. Odunsi made the disclosure in an interview with digital creator, Aki Abolade, popularly known as Mrlilgaga. Asake’s father, who is paralysed in some … Read more
Ajele Oloyede, an inspector of the Nigeria Police Force has taken his life by shooting himself to death in the Igbesa area of Ogun State. It was gathered that the police officer shot himself at a ceramics company in Igbesa on Thursday, March 13. Attached to the company, the late officer was said to have … Read more
The father of Nigerian singer Asake, Fatai Odunsi has confirmed that he and his son have reconciled following their recent dispute. Naija News reports that Odunsi made this known in a viral video on Sunday, recorded at what appears to be his residence in Isale Eko, Lagos. Earlier, he had publicly appealed for financial assistance … Read more
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said President Bola Tinubu has to practice the sacrifice he recommended for the citizens. Naija News reports that the human rights activist decried the economic hardship faced by citizens as a result of Tinubu’s policies. Speaking with News Central, the former Minister said if she were to meet … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Sunday, accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of insincerity in implementing the Supreme Court ruling, which mandated him to re-present the 2025 budget. Naija News reports that the lawmakers, who are aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, claim that Fubara’s assertion that he had written to the Assembly … Read more