Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, sent an unequivocal reply to the Presidency on Tuesday, saying he stands by his comment on the proposed tax reforms by President Bola Tinubu. “I cannot be threatened as a governor. I stand by my…
The Peoples Democratic Party has called on President Bola Tinubu to probe and recover over N25 trillion allegedly stolen by leaders and government officials of the All Progressive Congress. The call was contained in a New Year address titled ‘Address…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the ₦1.1 trillion 2025 Budget into law. Fubara, in a speech after signing the bill into law on Thursday, January 2, 2025, thanked the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led State Assembly for doing a good job.…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, says there is no merger deal yet with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), or any other party ahead of the 2027 election. The…
The year 2024 marked a difficult chapter for Nigeria’s agricultural sector, plagued by inflation, severe flooding, and skyrocketing input costs, despite efforts by the federal government to revamp agriculture through new initiatives. Farmers—both wet season and irrigation practitioners—faced unprecedented challenges…
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has firmly rejected allegations suggesting a secret power-sharing arrangement between himself, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi of the…
New Orleans, LA – January 1, 2024 – In a shocking and devastating incident, at least 15 people lost their lives and dozens more were injured when a driver plowed a pickup truck into a large crowd celebrating New Year’s…
Karl-Anthony Towns powered the New York Knicks to their ninth consecutive victory on Wednesday, delivering 31 points and 21 rebounds in a commanding 119-103 win over the Utah Jazz. Josh Hart notched his second straight triple-double with 15 points, 14…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity, saying their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth. During…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at addressing inflation, with a goal to bring the current rate of 34.6% down to 15% by the end of 2025. This announcement was made in his New Year address…
The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has announced the appointment of Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as its seventh substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective January 1, 2025. Her appointment was approved during the university governing council’s 77th extraordinary meeting held on December 31, 2024.…
The Federal Government will host a National Youth Conference in the first quarter of 2025 as part of its efforts to promote youth inclusiveness and development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced in his New Year address to the nation on…
Armed bandits on Tuesday abducted several passengers and set their vehicle ablaze in Kwanar Jalab, Zungeru Ward, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident, which occurred around 8 a.m., has sparked renewed fears among residents and travelers in…
Zainab Bayero, the daughter of the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, has alleged that she and her family are stranded in Lagos, living without shelter or financial stability. In an emotional video shared on social media, Zainab painted a…
The Nigerian Navy says it is committed to increasing the nation’s daily crude oil production from 1.8 million barrels to 3 million barrels by December 2025, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive. At the Flag-off ceremony for Operation Delta…