The African Peoples Party (APP) has announced its intention to appeal a recent ruling regarding the status of lawmakers aligned with former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. The party insists that the seats of these pro-Wike lawmakers should remain vacant, citing concerns over their allegiance and the implications for governance in the state. Background of…
In 1999, the Military handed over to a democratically elected government to usher in the Fourth Republic. Our hopes were very high. Finally, after a run of 15 straight years of the military which began after the overthrow of the Shagari government on December 31st, 1983, we thought we were now rid of those people…
Former Kano State Governor and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared his intention to run for president in the upcoming 2027 elections, emphasising that his primary goal is to “rescue Nigeria” from its current economic challenges. Kwankwaso made this statement during a visit to the Osun State…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a strong condemnation of the terrorist attack that occurred in Bamako, Mali, on September 17, 2024. The attack, which targeted multiple locations, including a military police academy and the international airport, has resulted in significant casualties and raised serious concerns about security in the region. Details of the…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has projected that the Nigerian economy would grow by 3.5 per cent by 2026, pushing the country’s gross domestic product to approximately $400bn. He disclosed this at the Access Bank Customer Forum held in Lagos on Thursday. “The Nigerian economy will…
The Presidential Livestock Reform Committee on Thursday proposed that a combination of ranching and open grazing could be the most viable solution to the farmer-herder crisis in Nigeria. Co-chairman of the committee, Prof. Attahiru Jega, disclosed this to State House Correspondents after presenting a 152-page inception report on livestock reforms. Jega emphasised that while the…
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of policing across the nation, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Commissioners of Police (CPs) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rivers State, and Delta State. This strategic reshuffle reflects the IGP’s commitment to optimising police operations and…
By Idowu Bankole The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on political parties to suspend all campaign activities ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State. The Commission made this known In a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, saying all campaigns by political parties must…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been arrested following a midnight sting operation conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The arrest comes amidst ongoing investigations into allegations of money laundering and fraud involving a staggering ₦80.2 billion. Details of the Arrest Bello’s arrest was executed after months of evasion, during which…
In the wake of a tragic road accident in Kaduna State that resulted in the deaths of at least 40 Muslim worshippers, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to improve monitoring on highways and implement measures to reduce road accidents nationwide. The directive comes as the nation mourns the loss…
