The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has advised President Bola Tinubu to reverse the state of emergency declared in Rivers. The Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, described the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers as unconstitutional. Mohammed stated that it was…
A former two-term Lagos lawmaker, Mr Olusegun Olulade, says opposition parties should not rejoice over the resignation of APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)on Monday in Lagos, Olulade said Ganduje’s resignation was not an indication that the ruling party was in crisis. He said the…
The Minister of State for Defence and the immediate past Governor of Zamfara, Dr Bello Matawalle, has formerly invited Gov. Dauda Lawal to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday by Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara,former Commissioner for Information in the state. He said that the minister…
Nigeria’s Senate has granted an extension for the implementation of capital expenditures in the 2024 national budget, shifting the deadline from 30 June to 31 December 2025 to allow for the completion of critical infrastructure and public service projects. The bill amending the 2024 Appropriation Act was passed during Tuesday’s plenary session after being read…
Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. The Super Eagles, who needed victory to stay in contention, fell behind midway through the first half when captain William Troost-Ekong turned the ball into his own net under pressure. Calvin Bassey…
The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has launched the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS), a digital innovation designed to enhance national security and facilitate trade. The area controller, Emmanuel Oshoba, said this in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Tunde Ayagbalo, during the inauguration of the system at the Apapa Port….
The Nigeria Labourer Congress and Trade Union Congress in Zamfara have given the state government 14 days ultimatum to address the irregularities in the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage. The leaders of Zamfara chapters of NLC and TUC gave the ultimatum at a news conference in Gusau on Wednesday, after an emergency meeting. The…
Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle has secured a second term as Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), tasked with steering the affairs of Nigeria’s umbrella body for registered political parties for the next two years. The election was held on Monday at the IPAC Secretariat in Abuja during the National Executive Committee (NEC) session. Dantalle, who…
Nigeria has taken another step toward strengthening its gas supply chain with the commissioning of a new 40,000 cubic meters (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel in Ulsan, South Korea. President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, inaugurated the carrier on Monday, affirming his administration’s resolve to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, after detaining him on Monday over alleged fraudulent withdrawals totalling N189 billion during his tenure. A source in the EFCC said Tambuwal was granted administrative bail on Tuesday and would be allowed to leave the commission’s headquarters after fulfilling his…
