President Bola Tinubu has rejected a proposed N942 billion budget from the National Population Commission (NPC) for the upcoming national housing and population census. Sources familiar with the discussions revealed that Tinubu insisted on cutting costs and suggested using members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the exercise. During a meeting at the … Read more

Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has taken a swipe at the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as a “dying party.” Ganduje made the remarks in Abuja on Friday while welcoming members of the coalition of Atiku Abubakar Support Groups, who backed the former vice president in the … Read more

The Osun State Government has officially petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over allegations of mismanaging a $20 million World Bank health grant. The government led by Governor Ademola Adeleke accused Oyetola of financial misconduct, money laundering, and violations of the … Read more

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform Initiative. The announcement was made on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Tinubu’s decision aims to drive meaningful progress … Read more

The Federal Government has approved 154 health facilities across Nigeria to provide free medical care for women experiencing complications during pregnancy, labour, delivery, and the postpartum period. These facilities aim to ensure the safety and well-being of both mothers and babies. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, announced this initiative … Read more

Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West in the Senate, has distanced himself from the decision to suspend Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that he was not part of the deliberation that led to her suspension. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months on Thursday after the Senate adopted the report of the Committee … Read more

The recent treatment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate is a stark reminder of the systemic obstacles women continue to face in political leadership. Her forceful ejection from the chamber, following a dispute over her designated seat and alleged obstruction of her legislative duties, underscores the entrenched institutional bias against women in Nigeria’s … Read more

The spat between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udiaghan has continued to generate reactions as Women Affairs and Social Welfare Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim on Friday pledged to promptly engage with the leadership of the Senate to facilitate amicable reconciliation and resolution of the issues that led to the suspension of the Kogi … Read more

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has enlisted 154 health facilities across Nigeria for free treatment of women who have obstetric complications. Naija News reports that these are women who have health problems or difficulties that arise during pregnancy, labour, delivery, or the postpartum period, potentially affecting the mother’s or baby’s well-being. This was disclosed by … Read more

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a caretaker committee for the party’s south-south zone. This was disclosed in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Friday. A faction of the party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, had … Read more