President Tinubu and (FEC), Federal Executive Council announced the dissolution of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and the Ministry of Sports Development. This development marks a strategic move to streamline governance and foster a more cohesive administrative approach across regions. The decision, made during a FEC meeting held in Abuja yesterday, signals the administration’s…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its much-anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, 24 October 2024, to 28 November 2024. The decision comes as the party intensifies its efforts to strategize and mobilize for the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, which will take place on 16 November 2024. The postponement…
CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has voiced her support for the Federal Government’s decision to provide houses for Nigerian judges, calling it a crucial step in ensuring judicial independence and efficiency. According to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the house gifts will enable judges to focus solely on their duties without being distracted by personal financial challenges, especially…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on religious leaders to focus on promoting peace and offering guidance to the government through prayers and counseling. Speaking at the opening of the four-day International Conference of the African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) in Abuja, the First Lady emphasized the importance of constructive engagement with political leaders,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a directive to halt the export of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) produced in the country. The decision will take effect on November 1, 2024, and is aimed at ensuring a sufficient supply of cooking gas for local consumers. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, made…
In the wake of growing tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led Reconciliation Committee is set to present its findings and recommendations to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) today. This briefing is significant as it precedes the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, where critical decisions regarding the…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the recent foreign trips made by President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Peter Obi, expressing his concerns through a post on his social media platform X, questioned the timing and necessity of the trips, given the pressing domestic challenges facing Nigeria. Tinubu departed…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to experience deepening internal divisions as two rival factions, led by Yayari Mohammed and Umar Damagum, battle for control of the party’s leadership. The conflict, which has been ongoing since 2022, escalated on Friday when the party’s national leadership split into two factions, each claiming legitimacy over the other….
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has introduced a proposal for a 25 percent personal income tax on affluent Nigerians. This new tax policy would specifically target individuals earning N100 million or more monthly. The announcement was made during a breakout session at the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit in…
In a renewed effort to clamp down on transnational drug cartels, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Thailand returnee, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simonpeter, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. The arrest was made on October 7, 2024, after Simonpeter attempted to smuggle 13.30 kilograms of heroin, concealed in…
