The elections come months after the Supreme Court ruled out the earlier LG polls in the oil-rich state. According to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), the exercise is being held in the 23 local government areas of the state, adding that all materials have been distributed. There is also a restriction of movement […]
Danjani hailed the defection as a significant boost to the party’s strength and unity, stressing the PDP’s commitment to supporting the newcomers and enhancing grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 elections. He called for peaceful engagement among political actors in the state as election preparations intensify. Mamuda Sakwaya, a PDP stalwart and ward leader, expressed […]
The government clarified that the Oyo State House of Assembly only approved a financial arrangement comprising N149 billion for loan refinancing and N151 billion for infrastructure development and contractor financing. It emphasized that refinancing replaces costlier loans with more favorable terms, reducing the state’s repayment burden, while the infrastructure funding enables the completion of key […]
Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, Kwankwaso said the NNPP was thriving, particularly in Kano and other parts of the country. “We are very happy about that. We have our party, and we are comfortable,” he stated. Addressing speculation about a potential move ahead of the 2027 elections, Kwankwaso insisted that […]
The meeting had in attendance the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as well as the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma. Also present were Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Governor Charles Soludo […]
RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Shehu disclosed that the President currently earns N1.5 million monthly, while ministers receive less than N1 million, figures unchanged since 2008. Shehu described the current pay as unrealistic, especially when some heads of agencies reportedly earn significantly more than top government officials. “You cannot pay a minister less than N1 million and […]
The NLC recently accused the government of diverting 40% of workers’ compensation contributions to the national treasury funds meant to provide financial support to employees affected by workplace injuries, illness, or death. The union demanded an immediate refund and full reconstitution of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) board, warning of possible nationwide strike action. NSITF […]
Obi said that rather than face the reality that we are the poverty capital of the World and the most insecure people and take decisive steps to stem the situation, the government is trying to play the ostrich even when the people are overwhelmed by the situation. Writing on his X handle the former Anambra […]