Politics
Dogara Reveals How Wike Made Bala Mohammed Bauchi Governor
Yakubu Dogara, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has revealed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Nyesom Wike, was pivotal in the emergence of Bala Mohammed as Bauchi State governor in 2019. He made this known in an open letter he titled, “Gov Bala vs…
Read More »Tinubu to Governors: You must drive development and prosperity
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity. He said their leadership at the subnational level was central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth. The President made the remarks during a visit by Vice…
Read More »Nigeria: Ndume insists on Tax Reforms Bills withdraw, says North not parasitic
Former Leader of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, declared on Sunday that the North is not parasitic in nature particularly when matters of economic survival are concerned. Ndume who represents Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, noted that all states, zones and regions in the country need each…
Read More »Barau Jibrin Tops Chart of Private Member Bills Sponsorship in Senate
Records on Private Member Bills sponsorship among serving Senators in the 10th National Assembly , obtained from Rules and Business office , indicated that the Deputy President of the Senate , Senator Barau Jibrin , tops with 21 bills within the last 18 months . One of the 21 private…
Read More »FG, States, LGCs share N1.411trillion October 2024 revenue
The Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils has shared a total sum of N1.411 trillion being October 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue. The revenue was shared at the November 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Bauchi State, and chaired by the Accountant General of…
Read More »INEC Confirms Ondo Election Preparedness, Sets Anambra Governorship Poll for November 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the Anambra State Governorship election will be held on November 8, 2025, while preparations are in full swing for the Ondo State Governorship election, which is scheduled to take place in just 29 days. Speaking at the fourth regular consultative meeting…
Read More »I’m not in office for personal gain, Tinubu tells ex-NASS presiding officers
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on delivering tangible results and making a positive difference in the nation’s infrastructure, food and energy security, education and long-term economic stability. At a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former…
Read More »Edo election: Heavy presence of security personnel worries residents
Some residents of Benin City, Edo, have expressed worry over the heavy presence of security personnel particularly in the state capital, ahead of the Saturday governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who went round town on Friday to feel the pulse among Benin residents reports that most…
Read More »Edo Election: INEC Chairman inspect election materials
By Abiodun Folarin Ahead of the Edo State Governorship election billed for Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Chairman of the Independent National Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu on Tuesday, begins assessments of election materials meant for off-cycle governorship election. According to a statement, Yakubu first port of…
Read More »Edo guber election: APC calls for drug test on candidates
The Campaign Council of the APC for Edo Governorship Election has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to subject party candidates in the poll to compulsory drug tests. The council made the call in a statement by its Director of Media, Kassim Afegbua, on Wednesday in Benin.…
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