Politics

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has expressed optimism about President Tinubu’s recent announcement of a 50% discount on interstate transport fares for the festive season. However, Obi has raised concerns about the implementation and long-term sustainability of the policy. In a statement released on Thursday, Obi acknowledged the discount as a “step in…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced February 3 as the date for re-run and by-elections in nine states across Nigeria. This decision was revealed by Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information Voter Education Committee, during the release of the timetable and schedule of activities for the elections in…

The Federal Government is set to provide a monthly palliative of N25,000 to about 230,411 households in Kogi State as part of its “Renewed Hope Initiative Intervention” aimed at cushioning the impact of fuel subsidy removal. Sadiya Abdullahi, the National Enrolment Manager of the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO), revealed this during the enrolment process…

The Nigerian Senate has granted approval for the extension of the implementation period of the supplementary appropriation bill from December 31, 2023, to March 31, 2024. This decision follows an amendment presented by the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, to the 2023 Appropriation Bill and the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, allowing for the…

The House of Representatives has initiated a new investigation into the status of Nigeria Air, a national carrier concept conceived during the previous administration. The decision came following a motion moved by Tarkighir Dickson (APC, Benue), prompting relevant aviation committees to delve into the proposed airline. Nigeria Air was unveiled at the Farnborough Air Show…