Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has again said that the #EndSARS protests claimed lives across Nigeria but caused no deaths at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020. Mohammed spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television. He said the Federal Government acknowledged…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State recently stirred political waters. He claimed he earned his first $1 million at age 29. At that time, he said, Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, had just finished law school. This remark highlights their ongoing feud. Makinde spoke during a public event. He used the moment to…
The Nigerian Senate starts its review of the 2026 budget proposal. President Bola Tinubu presented this plan to lawmakers. It focuses on growth and stability. Budget Presentation Sparks Discussion President Tinubu unveiled the ₦58.47 trillion budget on December 19, 2025. He addressed a joint session of the National Assembly. Lawmakers approved the Medium Term Expenditure…
George Conway filed paperwork to run for Congress in New York. He aims to represent the 12th District as a Democrat. This move surprises many given his Republican roots. Conway built his career as a conservative lawyer. He argued cases before the Supreme Court. Later, he became a vocal critic of President Donald Trump. Additionally…
The Nigerian Federal Government launched upon an aggressive campaign against the online presence of terrorists. Security forces target social media sites which promote propaganda and fund criminal activities. This is an effort to disrupt terrorist groups online. The Key Announcement The initiative was announced by Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka in a year-end briefing. He is the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria clarifies its position on recent tax reforms. Officials state that no changes occur to the tax laws. They confirm only one authentic version exists. This announcement comes amid growing concerns from lawmakers and opposition figures. FG’s Official Statement Government representatives insist on the integrity of the laws. They declare that…
Governor Alex Otti led a special switch-on ceremony at Central Primary School in Obehie on Monday. Residents gathered in excitement as electricity returned to their homes and streets. This event ended a nine-year period of darkness for 33 communities in Ukwa West Local Government Area. Historical Context of the Blackout Neglect plagued these oil-rich communities…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that Nigerians will re-elect President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. He attributed his optimism to what he described as visible gains from the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Sanwo-Olu spoke during an interview on TVC’s Journalist Hangout on Monday in Lagos. His Special Adviser on Media…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 21, 2026, for bye-elections into the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies in Rivers State. The commission will conduct the polls on the same day as the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. INEC reached the decision during an extraordinary meeting held on Monday…
President Bola Tinubu visited Borno State on December 22, 2025. He commissioned 3000 electric bikes as part of a larger initiative. Governor Babagana Zulum spearheaded this project to boost transportation. However locals expressed puzzlement over the decision. The Ban’s Background Authorities imposed a motorcycle ban in Borno years ago. They aimed to curb insurgent attacks…
