Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Politics

2027: Demand accountability and transparency from leaders, group tells Nigerians

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a group under the auspices of the Nehemiah Movement has criticized the current state of Nigerian politics, saying it reflects a worrying disconnect between the political class and the people. The group emphasized...

Rivers Court annuls APC LG, state congresses and fines party N10m

A Rivers State High Court presided over by Justice Godswill Obomanu has nullified the state and LGA congresses held by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. The court also awarded compensation of N10 million to the defendants (APC...

Addressing social injustices is key to fostering peace: Senator Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has emphasized the importance of addressing social injustices to foster peace. According to her, social injustices can generate feelings of marginalization, exclusion and resentment, which can ultimately develop into conflicts. This was her presentation during a three-day capacity...

Budget proposal for 2025, the worst so far: CUPP

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has criticized the N49.7 trillion 2025 budget proposal presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for passage into law, saying it could be the worst yet by any government...

Revocation: Buhari rejected land offer in Abuja – Spokesperson

Former President Muhammadu Buhari rejected an offer to receive a plot of land in Abuja when he, along with members of his cabinet, were contacted to complete an application. This was revealed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, in response to...

Governor Aliyu wins Governor of the Year award

Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Urban Governor and Housing Friend Award. The Governor reviewed the list of three Governors previously nominated for the 2024 award to emerge as the overall winner. A statement released...

N47.9 trillion budget for 2025 is anti-people, shady and desperate: PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the N47.9 trillion 2025 federal budget estimates presented by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly today as unpopular, which if implemented as presented will sink the nation in the abyss of...

Burial of mother of APC stalwart unites politicians of all parties in Kwara

The chiefs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State put aside their political differences at the Fidau prayer for Professor Wale Sulaiman's mother, Alhaja Belawu Akanke Sulaiman, held at Ajase-Ipo in...

Edo: Suspension of the LG presidents is unconstitutional – PPD

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the suspension of all elected chairmen and vice-chairmen in the 18 local government councils by the Edo State House of Assembly. This is how the party described the...

We are adopting multidimesional approach to tackle insecurity in Zamfara —Gov Lawal 

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, speaks to journalists on his experiences and challenges administering the state. Our Northern Bureau Chief, MUHAMMAD SABIU, brings some excerpts of the interview:  Could you share with us your experience since you assumed office as the...

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Christmas: Senator Barau urges to pray for economic growth

The Vice President of the Senate, Senator Barau Inuwa Jibrin, has extended his Christmas greetings to Christians, urging all...