President Bola Tinubu has called on members of the All Progressives Congress and other governors to back the proposal for the establishment of state police and implementation of local government autonomy. Tinubu made the call at the 14th meeting of the APC National Caucus held in Abuja, asking governors to support the judgment of the […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to financial discipline, insisting that prudent management of public resources remains central to his leadership. He disclosed that before the period of emergency rule, over ₦300 billion was reserved in the state’s accounts, adding that he met about ₦600 billion on his return. Fubara assured […]
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, is set to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The installation ceremony, scheduled to be held in Oyo town, is expected to draw traditional rulers, political figures, business leaders, and other dignitaries from across the South-West. The development comes […]
The Benue State Government has directed political appointees seeking elective offices in the 2027 general election to resign their appointments with immediate effect. This piece of information was disclosed in a memo signed by the Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, and made available to journalists in Makurdi. The memo stated that the decision followed the rising […]
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has alleged that the gazetted version of newly passed tax laws differs from the harmonised bills approved by both chambers of the National Assembly. Raising the matter under privilege during plenary, Dasuki said his review of the gazetted copy, alongside the votes and proceedings of the […]
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has acknowledged the intermittent power supply and extended outages currently affecting customers within its franchise areas covering Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Ibadan, and Osun states. In a statement issued by its management, IBEDC explained that the challenge was caused by a reduction in load allocation from the national grid, which has […]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has appointed a fresh round of commissioners, board chairmen, managing directors, executive secretaries, and senior members across strategic agencies. The appointments were announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, stating that the governor nominated Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr C.O.C. Egumgbe as […]
A Dangote Sino truck has crushed three tricycles and a minibus in the Iyana Meiran area of Lagos State, claiming the lives of two unidentified individuals. A statement shared on the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority‘s official X handle stated that the injured victims have been evacuated to the nearest hospital for medical attention. “There’s […]
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) assembled at the NLC Secretariat in Abuja ahead of a nationwide protest against rising insecurity across the country. Among those present were the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alongside civil society allies, including Omoyele Sowore and members of the Revolution Now Movement. Security personnel, comprising the police, Nigeria Security […]
President Bola Tinubu has met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress behind closed doors, a move aimed at shelving the planned nationwide protests over the deteriorating security situation in the country. The NLC president, Joe Ajaero, while speaking with journalists, described the engagement as a consultation rather than a conclusive negotiation, stressing that labour’s […]