Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has marked his 65th birthday with the successful completion of 65 free surgeries for children in Lagos. Obi disclosed this on Thursday after attending the final follow-up clinic and appreciation programme at Mother Mary Hospital, Isolo. The medical initiative formed part of activities to mark his 65th birthday. Obi…
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has revealed that his akara and bread business generated at least N10 million monthly before he entered politics. Eno shared the story while speaking about his entrepreneurial journey. He said he started by selling akara and bread before expanding into a coffee shop. The governor said the business attracted…
The House of Representatives committee investigating the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has uncovered 58 bank accounts allegedly linked to its detained Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. The committee also identified an alleged ₦400 million transaction linked to Adeyemi during its investigation. Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Yusuf Gagdi, disclosed the findings on…
A member of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) Board of Trustees, Umar Farouk Lawal, has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to provide evidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered tertiary institutions to increase tuition fees. Lawal, who represents students on the NELFUND board, made the demand while reacting to Atiku’s comments about the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission is considering a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission is also exploring plans to conduct a mock presidential election to test its systems before the polls. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, disclosed this in Abuja while delivering a keynote address…
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully aware of the hardship Nigerians are facing amid the ongoing economic reforms. Sule made this known during the Nasarawa State All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Lafia. The governor said Tinubu recognised that some key economic indicators…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has warned that any local government chairman who fails to deliver victory for the All Progressives Congress in 2027 will lose his position. Nwifuru gave the warning on Tuesday in Abakaliki while inaugurating the newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen of the state’s 13 local government areas. The governor said the…
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has praised the Federal Government’s economic reforms, saying they are restoring investor confidence and improving business conditions. According to Dangote, the reforms are also helping Nigeria move towards sustainable economic growth and recovery. He made the remarks while assessing the impact of the government’s fiscal, monetary and regulatory…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he asked Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to thank President Bola Tinubu after his victory in the August 15 governorship election. Wike said he wanted Adeleke to reaffirm his support for Tinubu after winning the election, having earlier told him that he backed the…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he expects to become a major target if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. Wike said his open support for Tinubu’s re-election has made him a marked target among the opposition. He made the remarks during a media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State,…
