Politics
‘Make it a routine if you are proud of it’ – Netizens react as Tinubu laughs off the Eagle Square stumble
At the banquet dinner tonight, President Tinubu spoke about the stumble that happened this morning. He said “ I did my Dobale this morning as a Yoruba boy for Democracy Day”. Baba is even joking […]
Tinubu Orders Ministers To Source Funds For Trans-Sahara Superhighway
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the take-off of the construction of the Trans-Sahara trade route, it emerged on Wednesday. According to him, the superhighway conceived in 1956 but abandoned holds a huge economic potential […]
Governor Adeleke Pays Condolence Visit To Senator Saraki In Lagos
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with Senator Bukola Saraki, on the passing of his beloved mother, Mama Florence Saraki. today Governor Ademola Adeleke visited Senator Bukola Saraki to condole […]
If We Share Anambra Monthly Revenues Nobody Will Get Up To ₦2,500 – Soludo
The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, says if all Anambra earnings are shared individually with the residents of the state, nobody will get up to N2,500. Soludo, who spoke at The Platform, a programme […]
Minimum wage: Why you can’t dictate what to pay, Labour replies govs
Warns governors against provoking industrial unrest with inflammatory utterances Notes may no longer be able to withstand pressure for industrial action Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the suggestion by governors that they should be […]
Policemen Share Cars, Cash Belonging To NSCDC Operative Who Was Tortured To Death
How Nigerian Policemen Shared Cars, Cash Belonging To NSCDC Operative Who Was Tortured To Death. Cars and money belonging to late Jabila Kammangar, an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have […]
VP Shettima: FG Aims for $1 Trillion Economy by 2030, Launches New Initiative
The federal government has launched a new initiative to establish an operating model and framework for Economic and Financial Inclusion, aiming to transform Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The project is designed […]
Tinubu And 10 Other World Leaders Who Fell During Public Ceremonies
Social media was sent into a frenzy on Wednesday after President Bola Tinubu, slipped while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. The President, however, quickly regained his balance […]
Tinubu To Receive Draft Bill Seeking Return To Regional Government On Friday
President Bola Tinubu will, on Friday, receive a draft bill seeking a return to a regional system of government for Nigeria. The proposed legislation authored by a chieftain of the Yoruba socio-cultural association, Afenifere, Akin […]
I Didn’t Discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s Release With South East Governors – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he did not discuss the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) during his discussion with the South-East Governors, on Tuesday. Our correspondent […]
Nigerians Not Only Ones Facing Poverty – President Tinubu Says
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigerians are not the only ones facing poverty in the world. While admitting that there are poverty and suffering in the land, Tinubu said the challenges must be tackled. […]
Time To Restructure Nigeria, End Injustice Against Igbos – Clark To Tinubu
Edwin Clark, convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), says President Bola Tinubu should ensure the restructuring of the country to sustain its unity. Clark spoke in an open letter addressed to President Bola […]
₦1.5 Million Fuel For Six Cars To Anambra, No Big Deal — Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, on Monday, justified spending N1.5m to fuel six vehicles in her convoy on a trip to Anambra State. The minister made the statement when she featured as a […]
Onanuga, O’tega Criticse Aisha Yesufu Over False Claims On Tinubu And Ramaphosa
Activist, Aisha Yesufu’s recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu have sparked a heated exchange on social media, with the presidency issuing a robust response. The controversy erupted when Yesufu alleged on Twitter that Tinubu had […]
Wike Commissions Access Road To Kwali Town, Link Bridge (Photos)
FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike on Tuesday, June 11th commissioned the access road to the Kwali town link bridge amidst accolades from the people of the Area Council. FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike […]
10th NASS: 24 Senators Have No Bill In One Year
Almost one year after they were inaugurated, no fewer than 24 of the 109 senators drawn from all parts of the country are yet to sponsor any bill in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. […]
Appeal Court To Deliver Ruling On Rivers Assembly Speakership Tomorrow
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja will tomorrow, 4th July deliver a ruling in an appeal filed by Hon Martin Chike Amaewhule against Rt Hon Victor Oko Jumbo. The simmering crisis between the two […]
Samoa Agreement: Ita Enang Asks National Assembly To Sue FG
A former member of the Nigerian Senate, Ita Enang, has urged the National Assembly to file a lawsuit against the federal government over the signing of treaties. He was reacting to the recent signing of the […]
Tinubu Not Nigeria’s Messia, Will Struggle For Second Term – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Saturday, warned that President Bola Tinubu is not the messiah Nigeria needs. Primate Ayodele said Tinubu only came to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy but nothing […]
FG Paid $700 Million On Debt Servicing, Edun Tells Senate
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts in funding the capital components of the three national budgets running concurrently in the country. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Solomon Adeola […]
National Anthem Can’t Unite A Nation, Shehu Sani Tells Tinubu
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said that national anthem alone cannot unite a nation, stressing that it is the ideals of freedom, justice, and equity that bring true unity. He made this statement […]
Tinubu Approves ₦50,000 Grant, ₦155 Billion Food Package For Households
President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Construction and Household Support Programme during the National Economic Council meeting on Thursday in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the programme is aimed […]
ASR Africa Donates ₦10 Million Grant To International Women’s Society
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative for Africa (ASR Africa), in commemoration of the 2024 International Widows’ Day, has presented a N10 million grant to the International Women’s Society (IWS) in Lagos. Dr. Ubon Udoh MD/CEO […]
Bill To Create 74 Seats For Women In National Assembly Passes Second Reading
A bill seeking to create 74 seats for women in the national assembly has passed second reading in the house of representatives. The green chamber voted in favour of the bill during plenary on Tuesday, […]
Tinubu Calls For Punishment Of Civil Servants Receiving Salaries Abroad
President Bola Tinubu has demanded severe penalties for Nigerian civil servants who relocate abroad while continuing to draw salaries from Nigeria as well as those complicit in facilitating such fraudulent activities. Addressing attendees at the […]
Past Government ‘Lavished’ $100m World Bank Women Empowerment Loan — Ohanenye
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration lavished the initial $100 million of a $500 million World Bank loan for women empowerment on meetings. Ohanenye made this revelation […]
Governor Adeleke Suspends Aide Over Alleged Diversion Of 70 Bags Of Rice
Governor Ademola Adeleke has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Comrade Emmanuel Adebisi, following allegations of diverting 70 bags of rice. The civil society coalition in the state, represented by its Secretary, Comrade […]
Democracy Day: We Started Well In 1999 But Have Now Deteriorated – Peter Obi
As our dear nation marks Democracy Day today, commemorating 25 years of striving to be a democratic country, the fundamental question for all of us remains: Are we truly democratic? An unexamined life is not […]
Better Minimum Wage Coming, Governors Assure Labour
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has assured Nigerians and the organised labour that better minimum wage will result from ongoing negotiations. The governors had previously rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of N62,000, stating that some states […]
Insecurity: Nigerians Must Be Safe – Tinubu Charges Army
President Bola Tinubu has charged the Nigerian Army to ensure that violent groups do not overwhelm peaceful and law abiding Nigerians. The President equally told the Armed Forces to that Nigerians must be safe in […]
Tinubu’s Student Loan, Coastal Highway Project Was Our Idea – Sowore
The human rights activist noted that Tinubu’s government replicating their ideas resulted from people not paying attention to candidates who had ideas and glorifying the ruling class, which has no tenets of governance. Two-time presidential […]
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim: More than 277 guns are located around the National Assembly
“As I am here, I check my phone regularly and I know the number of guns that are very close to me here. This is just less than one thousand installations. Within us now, there […]
Change Your Rent-Seeking Mindset – Tinubu Tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has said it is vital for Nigerians to have a change of value system for the nation to make progress. The President said this in Lagos when he received a delegation from […]
Senate Will Approve Presidential Jet If Tinubu Makes Request – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has indicated that the Senate would consider approving the purchase of a new presidential jet if a request is made by President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio clarified his stance during Thursday’s plenary […]
Nigeria’s Democracy @ 25: Tinubu’s Address To Nigerians (Full Text)
President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians this morning on the occasion of Democracy Day, which is also the 25th anniversary of unbroken democracy in Nigeria. The presidency has released the full text of the president’s speech. […]