Peter Obi, former Anambra governor, has called for increased investment in education, warning that Nigeria risks falling further behind without urgent reforms. Obi made the call while delivering a lecture at Coal City University on repositioning Nigeria’s education sector for national growth and global competitiveness. He argued that the country’s development challenges are closely tied…
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South, has raised concerns over inadequate military equipment, warning that it is weakening Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. Speaking during plenary at the senate on Wednesday, Ndume linked recent security setbacks to poor equipment, insufficient ammunition, and low morale among troops. “The problem we had in all the locations, including the…
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has clarified that Wale Edun, former minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, resigned from office on health grounds and was not sacked. In a statement on Wednesday, Onanuga explained that Edun submitted his resignation before President Bola Tinubu approved the cabinet…
Nenadi Usman, the national caretaker chairman of the Labour Party, says it would be legally impossible for Peter Obi, its 2023 presidential candidate to return to the party and contest its presidential ticket. Speaking on Prime Time on Arise TV on Wednesday, Usman said the party’s timeline under the Electoral Act would not permit such…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by David Mark over the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Mohammed Garba, fixed a date for judgment after hearing arguments from parties in the case on Tuesday. The Mark-led faction of…
Mike Igini, former resident electoral commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom state, has raised concerns over provisions in the Electoral Act that may undermine the integrity of future elections. Igini spoke on Prime Time on Arise TV on Wednesday. He said a review of the law revealed what he described…
Tope Fasua, special adviser to the president on economic affairs, says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are already producing positive outcomes. Fasua spoke on Morning Brief on Channels Television on Wednesday, where he defended the administration’s economic direction. He said the government has implemented bold reforms that previous administrations avoided, including fuel…
Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, says the state government has partnered with the federal government to construct 1,200 housing units in Umuahia. In a post on X on Wednesday, the governor said he performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the project under the Federal Housing Authority’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme. Otti said the initiative is…
Dino Melaye, former senator representing Kogi West has asked President Bola Tinubu to explain to Nigerians why Wale Edun was removed from office as minister of finance. In a post on X on Wednesday, the former Kogi senator said governments in “civilised climes” owe citizens clear reasons when top officials are dismissed. “Mr President, when…
Adebayo Adelabu is set to resign as minister of power in the coming days as he prepares to contest the Oyo governorship election in 2027. Tunji Bolaji, special adviser on strategic communications and media relations to the minister, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Bolaji said Adelabu has informed President Bola Tinubu of his…
