Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, a seasoned elder statesman and former presidential adviser, has counseled Nigerians expressing discontent with the nation’s current state to avoid fueling tension through hate speeches and unpatriotic actions. Yakasai, at 97 years old, draws on his extensive political experience to advocate for a more constructive approach to addressing grievances. In a statement…
As the Nigerian Judiciary grapples with a tarnished image due to perceived conflicting and controversial judgments, the 10th National Assembly is not spared from criticism, being dubbed the “rubber stamp Assembly.” Daniel Bwala, former spokesperson for the dissolved Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, expressed on an Arise TV programme the belief that this assembly is worse…
A concerning rise in HIV/AIDS cases has been reported in Borno, where a total of 18,059 individuals, including 795 children, are currently undergoing treatment for the condition. The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (BOSACA), Hajiya Falmata Alhaji-Bukar, shared this information with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian Senate has rejected a proposed bill that sought to grant political parties the authority to nominate and replace elected members in the National and State Assemblies. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act, 2022,” was presented by Senator Karimi Sunday of…
The Bauchi State government has outlined a budget of N93 billion for education and healthcare services in the fiscal year 2024. The disclosure came during the breakdown of the 2024 budget by Aminu Hammayo, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, on Friday in Bauchi. Governor Bala Mohammed presented the ‘Budget of Consolidation and Renewed…
In a special plenary session, the House of Representatives has successfully passed the 2024 Appropriations Bill for a second reading. The legislative step was taken following a two-day debate on the general principles of the bill. President Bola Tinubu had presented the budget proposal to the joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. The…
The Nigerian naira experienced a historic low on Friday, closing at N927.19 per dollar in the official market and N1165 per dollar in the parallel market. The official market witnessed an 11.39% depreciation, closing at N927.19 compared to the previous day’s N832.32. In the parallel market, the exchange rate depreciated by 0.43%, quoted at N1165/$1….
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has issued a fervent call for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Candidate, Muritala Yakubu Ajaka. The demand comes in the wake of allegations that Ajaka orchestrated an attack on the residence of the Kogi State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Gabriel Longpet,…
In a significant move aimed at facilitating small businesses across the nation, the UK government inaugurated the National Council on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on Friday. \ The announcement was made by Charles Odii, the Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), during a press briefing at the…
In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, asserted that incumbent President Bola Tinubu exhibits a more hands-on approach in governance compared to former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Ndume, Buhari played a lesser supervisory role, allowing some individuals with questionable intentions to thrive in his administration. Ndume,…