The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has donated the sum of ₦50 million to market women in Plateau State as part of efforts to support grassroots economic empowerment and women’s participation in commerce. Yilwatda made the donation during a Breakfast Meeting with Market Women held in Jos […]
Ahead of its official launch in Lagos, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Ideological Group has presented its official handbook to the 20 local government and 37 local council development area (LCDA) chairmen, along with heads of budget departments across Lagos State. The presentation took place in Abuja during a two-day certification, planning, and budgeting training […]
Former Abia State Governor and Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has reignited the long-debated controversy surrounding former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s alleged third-term ambition, insisting that the ex-president indeed sought to extend his tenure beyond the constitutional two-term limit. In a recent interview, Kalu claimed that Obasanjo personally confided in him about […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi In many African democracies, political accountability often ends rhetoric. Elected leaders promise transparency, integrity, and reforms, yet when confronted with scandals, they tend to defend the indefensible. Nigeria, however, appears to be rewriting that script under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Since assuming office in May 2023, President Tinubu has […]
The Federal Government has announced a noticeable decline in food prices across major markets in the country, attributing the development to increased crop production and ongoing agricultural reforms. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security said recent market surveys conducted across several states showed significant drops in […]
As the countdown to the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ekiti State reaches 18 days, supporters of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) have intensified calls for his re-election, citing what they describe as “unprecedented achievements” across sectors. According to the group, Oyebanji’s administration has demonstrated visible commitment to infrastructure, agriculture, education, […]
The House of Representatives has dismissed recent remarks by United States Senator Ted Cruz alleging the existence of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing such claims as false, misleading, and damaging to the country’s image. Reacting to the comments, the House Leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, said the statement was part of a broader […]
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating illegal mining activities in the country has pledged to intensify efforts to end the menace, which reportedly costs Nigeria an estimated $9 billion annually in lost revenue. Chairman of the committee, during a session at the National Assembly, expressed concern over the alarming rate of […]
In a dramatic turn following his exit from office, the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is now the subject of a court-ordered arrest. The Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, issued the directive to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over alleged contempt of court. […]
The Senate chamber witnessed a moment of political drama on Wednesday following the defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District, announced his decision during plenary, citing unresolved internal crises and factional disputes within the Labour Party […]
