Peter Obi criticizes IGP’s palliative restrictions, warns they could discourage charity

Peter Obi criticizes IGP’s palliative restrictions, warns they could discourage charity Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the ban imposed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on distributing palliatives to the poor following recent stampedes across the country. Vanguard reports that 67 people, including 35 children, died in […]

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, isolated in history over Ghana

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, isolated in history over Ghana   By Emmanuel Aziken Professor Mahmood Yakubu, may be reputed in academia as a professor of history but he is better known for his role as national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC since 2015. However, he has found himself isolated in his narration […]

Nigerian Army promotes 108 Generals

Nigerian Army promotes 108 Generals By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has elevated its senior officers comprising 35 Major Generals and 73 Brigadiers Generals, among others. A statement by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Public Relations said, “A total of 35 Brigadier Generals have been promoted to the rank of Major General, while 73 […]

‘Find something useful to do,’ Atiku’s aide tells VP Shettima amid Kemi Badenoch controversy

By Ikenna Ngere Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has criticized Vice President Kashim Shettima for his comments regarding Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the UK’s Conservative Party. Shettima had, during the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja, condemned […]

Nigerians react to Shetima Vs Badenoch war of words

By Prisca Sam-Duru During the week, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shetima, made waves across the media when he gave the leader of the United Kingdom Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, an uppercut. Recall that before Badenoch got to the position as the leader of the UK Conservative Party, she had described Nigeria as socialist nation brimming […]

Lawmakers ask Tinubu to cut down ministers to 37

Lawmakers ask Tinubu to cut down ministers to 37 By Richard Ogunsile The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review is currently evaluating a proposal aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution to restrict the number of ministers appointed by the president to 37. This proposal, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Constitution […]

TYRANNY & ILLUSION: Edo, Kogi, Cross River, Bayelsa part of Biafra, against their wishes – IPOB replies PANDEF, Igala group

By Seun Opejobi The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday insisted that Biafra territories cover Edo, Kogi, Cross River and Bayelsa states. IPOB made the remark while faulting the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and an Igala group for condemning the inclusion of the Niger Delta and Kogi State in the Biafra territories. PANDEF […]

Kano Emir’s palace barricade: Kano Govt fingers FG, condemns action

By Bashir Bello KANO — The Kano State Government has fingered the Federal Government of being behind yesterday’s barricade of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II by security operatives. The Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi accused the federal government while featuring in a local radio. Bichi said, […]

It is better to have 774 LG Chairmen who are thieves than one big thief – Adams Oshiomhole

It is better to have 774 LG Chairmen who are thieves than one big thief – Adams Oshiomhole By Enioluwa Adeniyi Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has voiced strong support for the financial autonomy of local governments, describing it as a vital step toward grassroots development and governance. Oshiomhole made these remarks […]

Why Northerners Don Want Regionalism: Southern states contribute N387.06bn to VAT pool — allocated N149.09bn in August 2024 {FULL BREAKDOWN OF ALL STATES)

By Adam Mosadioluwa The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has revealed that Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue generated in the southern states of Nigeria significantly exceeded the allocation received by these states from the VAT pool in August 2024. According to recent data released by the FIRS, the nationwide VAT revenue for August stood at […]

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