As Nigeria marks this year’s Democracy Day, the Executive Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Dr. Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, has called on citizens to reflect on the nation’s democratic journey and renew their commitment to the principles of good governance, civic engagement, and collective progress. In a statement released on Thursday, Dr. Oyegbola-Sodipo extended heartfelt…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Ms. Theresa Ushie, Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for a period of three months following allegations of misconduct and corrupt practices. The decision was reached after the House considered a resolution passed by the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council earlier this week. In addition to…
Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has accused key officials from the suspended administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of deliberately withholding crucial financial records, complicating the formulation of a transparent budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Speaking on Wednesday before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, Ibas disclosed…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has struck out two interlocutory motions filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio in the case challenging the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. In a unanimous ruling delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Hamman Barka, the appellate court dismissed the motions after Akpabio’s…
Ahead of this year’s Democracy Day on June 12, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has urged President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate his commitment to democratic ideals by lifting the State of Emergency imposed on Rivers State and restoring constitutional governance. The Council, in a statement issued by its President, Dr. Theophilus Alaye, emphasized that…
Segun Sowunmi, former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign, recently praised President Bola Tinubu for his intellect, stating that Tinubu is smarter than his political rivals, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Sowunmi made the remarks during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday. Addressing questions about his recent visit to President…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has disputed Fitch Ratings’ recent decision to revise its outlook to negative, emphasizing that its financial position remains robust and its legal framework shields it from risks highlighted by the agency. In a statement released on Tuesday, Afreximbank stressed its full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including IFRS…
In the bustling heart of Lagos, one name continues to resonate with compassion, leadership, and unrelenting commitment to the people — Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Far beyond the title and the office, Obasa embodies the spirit of service, especially to the community that raised him…
Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Owoeye, has firmly ruled out the possibility of Governor Ademola Adeleke returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the party’s 2026 governorship ticket is not for sale to him or any member of his family. Owoeye made this declaration during a press…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with stakeholders to advance climate change initiatives in the state. The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday when he received a delegation from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Change (FCDO-PAGE) at the Government…
