The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has debunked reports of his suspension, labelling it as “fake news” and a product of political mischief as he maintained that he remained the party’s chairman. NPO Reported that National Publicity Secretary of the party, Rufus Ayegbeni had in a statement yesterday announced the…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated the 15-kilometre A2–Pai Town Road in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The road is part of the 150 kilometres completed or ongoing across the six Area Councils since May 29, 2023. President Tinubu emphasised the importance of rural connectivity in driving national growth and prosperity. Special…
Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have resolved to dismantle illegal roadblocks and eliminate multiple taxation practices across the country in a bid to tackle rising food inflation and improve the movement of goods. The resolution was reached at an emergency meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) held in Abuja, which ended in the early…
The Osun State government has raised alarm over alleged plot by the offices of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) to divert the local government allocations to private accounts of some impostors. This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for…
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has issued a stern ultimatum to 13 oil companies over their failure to remit a total of $456.95 million (N731.12 billion) owed to the Federal Government, warning that continued non-compliance will attract sanctions. The warning was issued on Wednesday following what the committee described as repeated refusals by…
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt birthday greetings to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, as he clocks 50. The President’s message was conveyed in a statement posted on Wednesday via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, @NGRPresident. President Tinubu hailed Bello’s political journey, describing him…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has strongly dismissed claims that the party’s structure has collapsed in Lagos State and across Nigeria, describing such assertions as “absolutely nonsensical.” Speaking to journalists on Monday after a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, George likened the party’s resilience to the deep-rooted…
Popular Ibadan-based broadcaster and founder of Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has hinted at his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, dismissing skepticism over his chances at the polls. Hamzat made the remarks during a live radio broadcast in response to a caller from abroad who cautioned him against running for…
A consultative meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East zone descended into chaos on Sunday after President Bola Tinubu was endorsed for a second term without any mention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The meeting, held in Gombe State, turned violent as tensions flared among delegates who viewed the omission of Shettima’s name as…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Fifth National Assembly for its decisive role in preserving Nigeria’s democracy by rejecting the controversial third-term agenda proposed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2006. Speaking during a special address to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja to mark Democracy Day, Tinubu emphasized that the…
