The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Oladele Alake, has declared the cancellation of mineral titles for 1,633 holders, accompanied by a stern caution for the former title holders to promptly evacuate all affected cadastres. In an announcement made during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday evening, Alake elucidated that the mineral titles were rescinded…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that Western Liberal Democracy was imposed on Africa by colonialists and has not proven to be an effective system of government on the continent. Obasanjo made these remarks during a keynote address at a high-level consultation on “Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy for Africa” held at the Olusegun Obasanjo…
The Office of the Lagos State Deputy Governor has vehemently refuted reports suggesting that it received N2 billion for the supply of fans, rechargeable lights, and fridges. Contrary to the online claims, the office clarified that the approved amount for the mentioned items was only N2 million. The controversy arose from a leaked internal memo…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Governor Hyacinth Alia of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Benue State. The court dismissed the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Titus Uba, who challenged Governor Alia’s victory in the March 18 governorship election….
Vice President Kashim Shettima has given his approval for the establishment of a multi-sectoral committee aimed at driving the Human Capital Development (HCD) programme of the Federal Government. The committee, comprising representatives from federal and state governments, donors, and partners, will convene bi-weekly to review the progress of the HCD programme. The announcement followed a…
The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has affirmed his commitment to the timely completion and full operation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail network. He envisions that upon its completion, this rail line will bring about enhanced trade, improved market access, and seamless business connectivity for Nigerians. Additionally, the minister anticipates a positive impact on agricultural…
In a recent announcement, Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance, shared encouraging news about the Federation Account, revealing that it has experienced a substantial increase in revenue, surpassing N1 trillion since the removal of subsidies. The minister made this disclosure during the opening ceremony of a four-day retreat organized for members of the Federation…
In response to circulating social media stories alleging excessive spending by the office of the governor, Abia State has clarified that it did not expend nearly one billion naira on feeding and welfare during the third quarter. The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Alex Otti, Kazie Uko, issued a press statement to address the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over allegations made by Yusuf Gagdi, a federal lawmaker from the All Progressives Congress (APC), suggesting that APC possesses the capability to sway decisions in election matters through its influence on the judiciary. In a press statement released on Monday via the party’s official Twitter page, PDP…
In a recent statement, Ayoyinka Oni, the Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC) Lagos State chapter, has called on Nigerians to awaken and take action against the Lagos State government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, citing poor governance and describing the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “Mafia group” not accountable to the people….