The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has today rescheduled his visit to Kaduna State which was to be today, Wednesday to Thursday. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Kaduna State Government which is three days after the mistaken deadly airstrike by the Nigerian army that killed over […]
In a significant step towards closer regional integration, the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have recommended the establishment of a confederation as part of a long-term goal to unite the West African neighbors within a federation. The decision was reached during a two-day meeting of the Alliance […]
In a stern move to uphold its authority, the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition has issued arrest warrants for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, and 17 other individuals for failing to honor the committee’s summons. The decision […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the playing of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign music in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly during the presentation of the 2024 budget. The party described the act as “a blatant disregard for and violation of the sanctity of the National Assembly, the […]
President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2024 budget proposal of N27.5 trillion to the National Assembly. Christened the ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’, the President emphasized its focus on micro-economic stability, poverty reduction, and greater access to social security. Key Highlights: N27.5 trillion budget, 26% higher than 2023 Prioritization of human […]
“After months of speculation and anticipation, Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has officially declared his candidacy for the 2024 governorship election in the state. In a pre-recorded speech aired recently, Shaibu announced his intention to run on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The 53-year-old politician, who […]
The Governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf has gone ahead to the Supreme Court to contest the judgment of the Appeal Court that sacked him last week. The Appeal Court had sacked Gov. Yusuf, of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, over his ineligibility to contest as the court declared […]
Veteran Liberian politician Joseph Boakai was officially declared the winner of the presidential election, succeeding outgoing George Weah. Boakai, 78, secured victory with 50.64% of the votes against Weah’s 49.36%. Weah’s graceful acceptance of defeat garnered praise globally for promoting a non-violent transfer of power. Despite Boakai’s narrow lead […]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ousted Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, declaring the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Gawuna as the rightful winner. A three-member panel ruled that the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) breached the constitution by endorsing Yusuf, who was not a party member. This […]
The Appeal Court in Abuja has upheld the victory of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State in the March 18 governorship election, dismissing the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The three-man panel of justices delivered a unanimous judgment, with no costs awarded, stating that each party involved […]
