The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the November 16, 2024, gubernatorial election, dismissing petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and other opposition parties. Presided over by Justice Benson Ogubu, the tribunal declared the petitions from PDP, SDP, Allied […]
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced that the federal government will extend its support to the inhabitants of three communities in Mokwa LGA, Niger State, who have been severely impacted by the recent flooding. The deluge, which struck on the night of May 29, has claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, affected 503 households, […]
President Bola Tinubu has asserted that achieving a stable power supply remains an unwavering ambition under his administration. Tinubu made these remarks on Wednesday while inaugurating the 180-megawatt (MW) Afam II power plant in Rivers State, completed by Sahara Power Group (SPG) in partnership with Crescendough Nigeria Limited (CNL). Addressing the event virtually, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a wanted notice for two additional suspects implicated in the purported N1 billion cryptocurrency fraud associated with Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In an announcement disseminated via its official X account on Wednesday, the commission identified the individuals sought as Folashade Odelana and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun. […]
Key stakeholders, including CSOs, have urged for heightened advocacy and robust implementation of tax policies throughout Nigeria. This consensus was reached on Wednesday during the inauguration and induction ceremony of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP). The event convened by stakeholders from governmental bodies, policy […]
The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the November 16, 2024, gubernatorial election, dismissing petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and other opposition parties. Presided over by Justice Benson Ogubu, the tribunal declared the petitions from PDP, SDP, Allied […]
A tragic incident has resulted in the death of one individual and numerous injuries following a confrontation between herders and farmers in Kpowi village, located in the Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. The altercation, occurring around 4:30 pm on June 2, reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over alleged encroachment on farmland and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, at his private residence in Lagos. The visit, which has attracted widespread public and political interest, marked a significant engagement between the two figures, especially following months of public criticism of Tinubu’s […]
The Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the resignation of former Minister of Environment, Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi, describing him as a “mole” and an “untrustworthy politician”. The party said his departure poses no threat to its structure or success, and instead, is a welcome development. In a […]
Despite a May 31 deadline, 70 out of 72 federal tertiary institutions have failed to fully comply with a federal government directive to disclose key financial and institutional data on their websites. The order, aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the tertiary education sub-sector, requires institutions to publish information such as yearly budgetary allocation, […]
