The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over his recent private trip to France. Atiku, known for his active engagement on social media, expressed his concerns on his Twitter handle, @atiku, on Tuesday. In his tweets, Atiku criticized Tinubu…
The former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, reportedly walked out on an eight-man panel set up to investigate allegations against him. Oluomo, representing Ifo I constituency, was impeached by 18 members of the assembly over allegations of gross misconduct, high-handedness, lack of transparency, poor leadership, financial misappropriation, and incitement of…
Senator Simon Lalong of Plateau State may face a recall from his constituents in the near future, as indications suggest growing discontent among the electorate. The move is reportedly spearheaded by Senator Napoleon Bali, who previously represented Plateau South in the Senate until his removal by the Court of Appeal in October 2023, which paved…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has issued a directive requiring local government chairmen to remain in their respective areas and sign attendance registers four times daily as proof of their presence. This directive was given during the swearing-in ceremony of the 27 elected council chairmen in Maiduguri on Monday. Governor Zulum instructed the Ministry for…
President Bola Tinubu has allocated $700 million to fund seven road projects aimed at enhancing business activities and logistics services at the Lekki Deep Sea Port, as part of ongoing efforts to support key investments like the Lekki port and tap into Nigeria’s maritime potential. Abiodun Dabiri, the Chairman of the Lekki Free Trade Zone,…
A coalition comprising 48 civil society organizations in Nigeria has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency due to the country’s escalating security challenges. The call was made during a world press conference held in Abuja, where the coalition expressed deep concerns about the worsening security situation and called for urgent government…
Daniel Bwala, the former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, recently met with President Bola Tinubu in France. Tinubu is currently in France for a private visit and is expected to return to Nigeria in the first week of February. Bwala shared a photo…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for failing to extend condolences to the Oyo State government following the explosion in Bodija, Ibadan. Makinde expressed his appreciation to the former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, who visited his office to offer…
Following the end of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello’s tenure on January 27, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly gearing up to invite him for questioning. With Bello no longer shielded by the immunity granted to governors, the EFCC and other security agencies are poised to launch an investigation…
In a remarkable display of generosity and community support, the Kebbi State Government recently sponsored a mass wedding for no fewer than 300 couples, including divorcees, widows, and indigents. The historic event, organized by the state government under the auspices of Hajia Nafisa Nasir Idris’s Nafisa Nasir Development Foundation, took place at the Abdullahi Fodio…