Tag: Politics

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to equitable development across all regions of Nigeria, insisting that no part of the country will be left behind in the ongoing national transformation agenda. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the opening ceremony of a two-day […]

ABAKALIKI — Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the suspension of 85 top government officials, including 25 commissioners, 22 permanent secretaries, 14 senior special assistants, and 24 special assistants, for failing to attend a critical government function. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, will last for one month without salary. Affected commissioners have […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over two tragic incidents that occurred in Adamawa and Niger States. In a statement issued on Monday, the President extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by severe flooding in Yola, Adamawa State. He also mourned the victims of a deadly boat mishap in Guni village, Shiroro Local […]

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to strengthening domestic investment and tackling the challenges confronting local investors. Dr. Oduwole made this known over the weekend during her visit to the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and Dangote Fertilizer Limited in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Describing […]

The Nigerian Senate has firmly denied media reports alleging a clash between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, calling the claims baseless and a distortion of routine legislative procedures. This is not the first time the upper legislative chamber has had to dismiss such allegations of a verbal exchange during an executive […]

Two members of the Edo State House of Assembly elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Eugene Inegbeboh of Igueben Constituency and Hon. Andrew Uzamere of Ovia North East Constituency were formally received into the APC at the party’s secretariat in Benin City. Their defection […]

The Presidency has refuted claims made by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), alleging that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is neglecting the Northern region. Speaking during a stakeholders’ dialogue on the 2025 constitutional amendment held in Kano on Thursday, Kwankwaso warned that national resources are being disproportionately […]

The Senate has commenced its annual long recess after adjourning plenary sessions until Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during a brief plenary, following the adoption of a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. Despite the break, Akpabio reminded lawmakers that it is not a complete holiday. […]