The Nigerian government has decided to drop its case against Omoyele Sowore, the initiator of the #RevolutionNow movement, regarding alleged treason. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), signed a Notice of Discontinuance, which was stamped by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sahara Reporters reported that the notice…
President Bola Tinubu convened a crucial meeting with state governors in Abuja to address the nation’s pressing issues, particularly focusing on security and the cost of living crisis. Emerging from the meeting, a government spokesperson announced that both the president and the state governors acknowledged a “significant improvement” in the country’s security situation. Speaking to…
Fresh controversy has erupted in Nigeria as lawmakers push for an increase in the budget allocated to Special Intervention Projects (SIP), commonly known as constituency projects. The proposal seeks to raise the current N100 billion yearly allocation to 20% of the national budget, aiming to “spread dividends of democracy to all federal constituencies in Nigeria.”…
The Labour Party in Nigeria faced internal turmoil as its National Working Committee (NWC) announced the suspension of its National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, for a period of six months. The suspension was declared at a press conference held at the party’s secretariat in Abuja. Opara’s suspension came after she publicly challenged the party’s national chairman,…
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to travel from Abuja to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday, as announced by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Tinubu will be attending the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The summit’s theme is…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on stakeholders in the renewable energy sector to seize the opportunities presented by the recently enacted Electricity Act 2023. Speaking at the First Annual Legislative Summit on Renewable Energy in Nigeria, Akpabio emphasized the need for collaboration between the government and private sector to implement the new legislation effectively….
The National Assembly is currently drafting legislation aimed at establishing state police forces and enhancing intelligence gathering to combat banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. This development was revealed by Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate leader, while speaking on behalf of all the recipients of honorary doctorate degrees during a ceremony at the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti…
A new crisis has emerged in the Labour Party (LP) as the party’s National Treasurer, Mrs Oluchi Oparah, has demanded accountability from the National Chairman, Julius Abure, regarding party funds totaling over N3.5 billion. Oparah made this demand at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, where she alleged that Abure had prevented her from…
Emir Aminu Ado Bayero of Kano expressed deep concerns about the worsening hunger and starvation in Nigeria during a meeting with First Lady Remi Tinubu. He noted that while the issue predates the current administration, it has become more severe since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023. Emir Bayero also highlighted the alarming…
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has stirred debate with his recent comments on the lingering impact of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s policies on Nigerians. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Oshiomhole expressed concern over what he described as the enduring suffering of Nigerians as a result…