A call has been made by a Civil Society Organization, Abia-17, for Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh to contest the Abia State governorship election in 2027. The group said it has confidence in Ikoh’s ability to provide good governance for the people of Abia State, having aspired to the position in the past. The current governor … Read more
Veronica Mbaya, a Borno State housewife has emerged the winner of N25 million grand prize from the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI)’s #EveryHomeAGarden competition. The completion, an initiative of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu was launched on October 25, 2023, to promote home gardening as part of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s food security drive. … Read more
The African National Congress (ANC) has stepped in to clarify President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent remarks about South Africa’s revised visa policy for Nigerian travellers. Ramaphosa announced last week that Nigerian applicants would now be required to submit only a copy of their passport during visa application processes, with the original document submitted later. This measure, … Read more
The Nigeria Democratic Front (NDF), a prominent civil society organization, has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to disclose the findings of its investigation into Senator Shehu Buba’s alleged links with a wanted terrorist, Abubakar Idris. The group made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday, December 5, 2024, through its National Spokesperson, … Read more
Campaign posters featuring former President Goodluck Jonathan have flooded major locations in Kano state, sparking speculation about a potential bid for the presidency in 2027. The posters, strategically displayed at high-traffic areas such as the Gyadi-Gyadi/Zoo Road flyover, Kofar Nasarawa, and State Road, bear the slogan “Team New Nigeria 2027: The Goodluck Nigeria Needs—Dr. Goodluck … Read more
Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces retirees have shut down the Federal Ministry of Finance as of Thursday morning. The protest by the Coalition of Military Pensioners follows the non-payment of the 20% to 28% salary increment to the retirees from January to November 2024. The retired military officers lamented the failure of the Federal … Read more
Bello, one of the sons of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has broken his silence regarding reports of an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raid on his Kaduna residence. In a statement released on Wednesday, Bello denied the allegations, describing them as “false” and a calculated attempt to distract his public service. The … Read more
Tragedy struck on Thursday along Kente road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba when gunmen suspected to be bandits ambushed the mother of the state governor, Jumai Kefas, and his sister, Atsi Kefas. The incident, confirmed by intelligence sources, turned chaotic when a police officer assigned to escort the family accidentally shot Atsi Kefas … Read more
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has condemned the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for setting up a shadow government in the state. Describing the move as “treasonous,” Otti vowed to take severe legal action against the opposition party. Speaking at a meeting with leaders of workers’ unions in the state, Otti expressed surprise at the … Read more
The Nigerian Senate will be reviewing the controversial Tax Reform Bill with the Attorney General of the Federation. The review process will take place in Abuja on Thursday, December 5. The chairman of the bill review committee, Senator Anna Moro alongside his team members are expected go meet with the AGF today. They are expected … Read more
The deputy governor of Borno State, Umar Kadafur has escaped a Max Air mishap alongside over 100 other passengers, Vanguard reports. It’s was gathered that the passengers escaped a tragic incident after the aircraft developed an engine fire shortly after takeoff from the Maiduguri International Airport. Sources who spoke about the mishap said it happened … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has backed the federal government-led tax reform, describing the state’s position as “extremely comfortable.” The governor made this known during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum, Market Days 2024, in Rabat, Morocco. Sanwo-Olu advised people to take time to … Read more
A renowned Islamic cleric in Nigeria, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello is dead. A close associate of the cleric, Sheikh Akeugbagold Taofeek confirmed this in a statement on Friday on his verified Facebook page. He wrote, “Today is one of my saddest days ! My father and mentor, has returned to his creator. SULTONUL WAHIZEEN of … Read more
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced plans to meet with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The party leaders have scheduled the meeting for January 2025. PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, made the disclosure during an emergency meeting held in Abuja on Thursday. … Read more
Grammy nominee and Nigerian music sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared his admiration for the United States of America. Davido cited the country’s practice of true democracy as a major reason. In a recent interview on The Morning Hustle, Davido, who bagged three nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards, explained that the … Read more
The daughter of James Ibori, a former governor of Delta State, Erthiatake Ibori-Suenu has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Erthiatake left the PDP for the APC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. In the same vein, four lawmakers of the House of Representatives who are members of the Labour … Read more
Academic activities have been put to a stop at the Taraba State University by the state chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The truncation of academic activities in the institution follows a declaration by the leadership of the chapters’ union that also suspended all examinations in the university. ASUU on Thursday, announced … Read more
The leadership of the Labour Party on Thursday, December 5, 2024, threatened to take legal action against members, especially lawmakers who are leaving the party for other political affiliations. Obiorah Ifoh, the party’s national publicity secretary, in a statement issued in Abuja said LP has opened a register for members of the House and other … Read more
The daughter of James Ibori, a former Delta State Governor Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ibori-Suenu, a member of the House of Representatives said she resigned from the PDP over her complete exclusion by the Delta State chapter of the party. She also decried the … Read more
Lawmakers of the House of Representatives have called for the reduction of the number of checkpoints on the Onitsha-Enugu expressway. The lawmakers made the call on Thursday, December 5, following the adoption of a resolution of the motion sponsored by the Amobi Ogah who represents Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia state. Ogah in his motion urged … Read more