In a significant move to support struggling Nigerians, the House of Representatives has announced a donation of N705 million to the Federal Government, aimed at providing relief to vulnerable citizens amid current economic challenges. The donation was formally disclosed by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on Monday night during an Iftar dinner hosted by President Bola Ahmed
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged real estate firms in the state to lower rental costs to ease the financial burden on tenants. Speaking on Monday at the 13th anniversary and annual convention of Property World Africa Network (PWAN) Marketing Company in Asaba, the state capital, the governor—represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr.
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has highlighted the challenges faced by President Bola Tinubu in his first 18 months in office, particularly regarding the removal of the fuel subsidy. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central in the Senate, stated that the key beneficiaries of the subsidy—members of a powerful cabal—were responsible for making
President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. The announcement was made on Monday through a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu Appoints
The Rivers State Government has raised concerns over the state’s uncertain and potentially gloomy future, blaming the obstructive actions of the Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly for the political instability plaguing the state. According to the government, the Assembly’s continued uncooperative stance has made it difficult to fully implement the Supreme Court’s
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on its 70th anniversary, acknowledging the union’s pivotal role in fostering democracy, good governance, and national development. In a statement released on Monday in Lokoja by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismail Isah, Governor Ododo described the media
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice of misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing multiple constitutional and financial breaches. The allegations, signed by 26 lawmakers, include: Failure to Present the 2024 Budget – The governor did not submit the Rivers State Appropriation Bill 2024 to the House as required by law, despite
The deepening rivalry between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has escalated amid ongoing local government disputes, setting the stage for a fierce contest ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The recent Akure Court of Appeal ruling on February 10, 2025, which reinstated the local government chairmen
In a shocking political twist, Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, has announced his decision to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor made this announcement at a press conference in his campaign office in Ikeja, Lagos, citing that the APC is the
The ongoing political tension in Osun State, marked by clashes between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), appears to be a prelude to the 2026 governorship election, writes Bola Bamigbola. The saying, “Morning shows the day,” suggests that the beginning of an event often foreshadows its outcome. In
