Says It Stands With Senator Ningi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands that the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio immediately step aside and allow for an independent investigation into the allegation that a staggering N3.7 trillion was discreetly inserted into the 2024 budget for alleged non-existent projects. The Party also...
President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the selection of Dr. Dayo Mobereola to helm the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a renewable four-year term. This appointment follows the departure of Mr. Bashir Jamoh, whose tenure recently concluded. Dr. Mobereola, a seasoned professional, holds a Ph.D. and an M.Sc...
The Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi over allegations of N3.7 trillion in budget padding in the 2024 budget. The suspension, which came after a heated session in the red chamber, will last for three months. Senator Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, faced...
Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu's decision to remove the petrol subsidy was a well-thought-out strategy to avert economic pitfalls. In an exclusive interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, Ngelale clarified that Tinubu, although the implementer of the subsidy removal, inherited the plan upon assuming...
Governor Sim Fubara has reiterated his readiness to step down from his office in a bid to restore peace in Rivers State, amidst the persisting political feud with former Governor Nyesom Wike, currently serving as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Despite interventions, including one by President Bola...
Abubakar Y. Suleiman has reclaimed his position as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly. This comes on the heels of Speaker Babayo Akuyam's unexpected resignation during Wednesday's plenary session. Furthermore, the Deputy Speaker stepped down to pave the way for the return of former Deputy Speaker Jamilu Umar...
The Edo State House of Assembly has issued an impeachment notice to the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, amidst escalating tensions with his superior, Governor Godwin Obaseki. The rift between Governor Obaseki and Deputy Governor Shaibu has been brewing for some time now, with accusations and counter-accusations flying between the two...
In a decisive ruling, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld Julius Abure's position as the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), marking the culmination of a prolonged legal dispute against Lamidi Apapa's claim to the leadership. The judicial pronouncement serves as a resolute conclusion to the protracted legal...
A recent ruling by a Federal High Court in Kano has halted the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) from investigating bribery allegations against Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The court cited jurisdictional boundaries, stating that such matters fall under federal...
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, following a successful two-day official visit to Qatar. His arrival at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport was marked by a warm reception from Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other high-ranking government officials. President Tinubu's arrival in Abuja marks the conclusion...