The lawmaker representing Ideato Federal Constituency, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate the activities of the Imo State Police Command following the disruption of a civic reception organised in his honour. Ugochinyere made the call on Tuesday evening during a reception hosted by residents of Ideato South Local…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has urged Nigerians to stop blaming state governors alone for the country’s worsening economic hardship, stressing that the Federal Government controls the largest share of monthly federation revenue. Radda made the remarks during an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa on Tuesday. He said many Nigerians wrongly assume…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that he possesses the experience and qualifications required to lead Nigeria at the highest level. He made the statement on Tuesday while fielding questions from selected journalists during a media parley in Ibadan, Oyo State. Makinde based his confidence on his background as an engineer and his years…
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…
