POLITICS

…Acknowledges Ex-VP’s Service To Nigeria FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his 68th birthday. The message, delivered through his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, commended Osinbajo for his contributions to Nigeria’s progress and development. Tinubu praised Osinbajo’s dedication during his …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North at the National Assembly, has spoken out about the recent controversy involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Senate rules. During a Senate meeting, Oshiomhole recalled how Senate President Godswill Akpabio once held Senator Natasha Akpoti in …

…As Opposition Lawmakers Visit Suspended BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Senator Seriake Dickson has stated that he was unaware of the emergency sitting of the Senate Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, as he was attending a three-day workshop on the Tax Reform Bill from Wednesday, March 5, 2025, to …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, stemming from her allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of office against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, reveals a deeper issue within Nigeria’s political system. This incident, among others, raises questions about Nigeria’s claim to being a republic, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made this declaration during a media briefing at his Ikeja office in Lagos on Monday, March 3, 2025. ​ Jandor, who was the PDP’s governorship candidate in the 2023 …

…Says, “Fuel Subsidy Removal: A Bold But Necessary Reform” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has declared that every governor in Nigeria can attest to a significant increase in state allocations following the removal of fuel subsidies. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus meeting at the …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE June 12, 1993 marked a significant setback for Nigeria, harking back to the January 15, 1966, coup-d’etat. This unfortunate event pushed the country back by at least a century, primarily due to the suspension of the 1963 Republican Constitution. Although the masterminds behind the coup never …

ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – A coalition of concerned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has issued a strong statement rejecting Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s bid for re-election. In a statement e-signed by Concerned APC Members, Ekiti State, and shared with the media, the group, which includes …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his inauguration as the 17th democratically elected Governor of Ondo State. Abiodun hailed the inauguration as the beginning of …

…Donates N8bn to Presidential Library, Pledges N2bn Annually Until Completion FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has praised former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, for implementing policies that liberated the private sector in Nigeria during …