politics
“Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, Engages in High-Level Talks with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, commenced a crucial diplomatic meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Blinken’s arrival at the State House, around 6:50 pm, was marked by a warm reception at […]
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reported that over 90% of the victims affected by the explosion in the Adeyi area of Old Bodija in Ibadan have been discharged. The incident on Dejo Oyelese Street claimed five lives, and ongoing investigations are being conducted. The governor expressed gratitude to residents for their cooperation with security […]
A distressing incident unfolded in the Ofosu area along the Benin-Ore Expressway, where Safiu Kareem raised an alarm regarding the abduction of his father, Akeem Kareem, along with several other individuals whose identities remain unknown. The perpetrators, who seized the victims on Wednesday afternoon, have reportedly initiated ransom demands. Safiu shared that his father and […]
The declaration comes after a two-day strategic gathering of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members, gearing up for the upcoming February meeting Photo illustration of CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, and CBN logo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to convene its inaugural meeting under the […]
Commemorating Armed Forces Remembrance Day: A Reflection on Sacrifices, Commitment, and Future Endeavors Every year on January 15, the nation observes the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring fallen heroes and acknowledging the ongoing commitment of those in active service. This poignant day serves as a platform for the […]
President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive steps to curb expenses by implementing a 60% reduction in official entourages during both local and international travels. The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, during a briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Ngelale explained […]
Betta Edu and her predecessor face scrutiny over questionable financial transactions within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Nigeria’s president took swift action on Monday, suspending the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, due to the use of a private bank account for financial transactions related to the government’s social welfare program. […]
Former Kwara State governorship aspirant, Engineer Sunday Adebayo Babalola. A former gubernatorial aspirant in Kwara State, Engineer Sunday Adebayo Babalola, has called upon President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address the escalating challenges of poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria. In a conversation with journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, Babalola urged President Tinubu to implement effective […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has instructed the removal of the curfew imposed on Irepodun and Orolu Local Government Areas starting from Wednesday. The decision, announced by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, in Osogbo on Tuesday, follows a reassessment of the situation. Adeleke had implemented […]
President Bola Tinubu (third right), flanked by world leaders on the sideline on the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. The COP28 climate summit in Dubai witnessed a series of groundbreaking announcements aimed at addressing global warming, spearheaded by the host nation, the United Arab Emirates. Amidst the urgency of what is anticipated to be the […]
File image of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu The indigenes of Ondo State home and abroad have charged the state’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Ayedun Olusegun Odusola to enforce the law of the land to compel the Ondo State EXCO to act in line with Section 189 of the 1999 Constitution to request that the Speaker of […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has officially launched a committee tasked with the comprehensive review of the Public Procurement Act of 2007, aligning it with the current economic landscape in the country. In his inaugural address, Akume highlighted the significance of the Public Procurement Act 2007, signed into law by […]
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has officially initiated legal proceedings against Muhuyi Magaji, the Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Graft Commission. The CCB has filed a comprehensive 10-count charge against Magaji before the esteemed Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja, as disclosed in a statement by Veronica Kato, the Head of Press at CCB, […]
In a significant revelation, former President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed that he had contemplated the relocation of his mother to Abuja had Governor Douye Diri, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), lost in the Bayelsa election. The revelation came to light during Jonathan’s visit to Diri in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, on […]
Senator Smart Adeyemi On Monday, the Supreme Court delivered its final verdict on Senator Smart Adeyemi’s appeal regarding the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Kogi State, which took place on April 15. The Supreme Court issued a unanimous judgment, ruling that the appeal lacked merit as it failed to challenge the consistent […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled its meeting with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Originally slated for today (Monday), the meeting has been postponed and is now set to take place on Friday. This decision was announced by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. […]
Former Presidential Aspirant under the banner of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, issued a compelling plea on Sunday, urging the party’s leadership to consider selecting a Southern candidate for the presidential ticket should former Senate President Bukola Saraki assume the role of PDP National Chairman. Anakwenze’s statements highlighted the significant qualifications […]
According to the state government, the assault took place at 4 p.m., and the perpetrators were clad in “military attire FILE PHOTO of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, found himself in a harrowing situation on Sunday as he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt just a few kilometers away from the […]
“NLC Commends Governor Nasir Idris for Effective Palliative Distribution, Lowering Food Prices in Kebbi State” The Kebbi State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its appreciation for Governor Nasir Idris’ efficient allocation of palliatives across the state. The NLC credits this distribution for a noticeable reduction in the prices of essential food […]
Former Finance Minister Olusegun Aganga has offered insights into the ongoing depreciation of the Nigerian naira, attributing its continued weakening to the country’s heavy reliance on imports. Aganga emphasized that it is unwise to expend substantial resources defending the naira without concurrent investments in the manufacturing sector to boost the nation’s exports. He shared his […]