In a fresh twist to the ongoing political drama at the National Assembly, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has allegedly withdrawn from a presidential panel set up to investigate sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. The revelation was made public during Saturday’s edition of[Read More…]
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Ishielu Council’s Boss Aide, Chinonso Galvanizes Support For Nwifuru’s Second Tenure
A political group, known as Alife for FON, in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has publicly expressed its support for the re-election of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru in a solidarity road walk held yesterday. The event celebrated the achievements of Nwifuru’s administration and honored Mrs. Peace Ifeoma Agwu,[Read More…]
North-Central APC Forum Adopts SGF Akume As Leader, Targets 6m Votes For Tinubu
The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has adopted the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, as the leader of the party in the geopolitical zone. The decision was taken at a stakeholders meeting in Abuja on Thursday. A statement issued after the meeting, signed[Read More…]
Constitutional Barriers Block Recall Effort Against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan
In a significant development out of Kogi Central, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Thursday that the petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has failed to meet the constitutional requirements. According to INEC’s official statement on its X handle, the petition did not comply with the[Read More…]
Bauchi Govt halts contract with food vendors, calls for fresh bidding
By Samuel Luka, Bauchi Bauchi State government has announced the dissolution of all existing contracts with food vendors supplying foodstuffs to boarding schools across the state. The government made this known through the Honorable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Lawal Mohammed Rimin Zayam in a press statement on Monday. The statement[Read More…]
Gov Zulum approves distribution of N1bn grant for SMEs in Biu, Hawul
…Begins construction of 600 teachers houses in 5 LGAs By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday shared N1 billion to about 9,403 micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) as part of his administration’s measures to boost businesses, stimulate the local economy and fight poverty. Several MSMEs and[Read More…]
Kaduna Retirees Protest 8-Year Pension and Gratuity Arrears, Demand Action from Gov. Uba Sani
…Gives Governor Sani 2-Week Ultimatum By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Retirees in Kaduna State have issued a two-week ultimatum to the state government to settle their outstanding gratuities and pensions, which have been unpaid for eight years, or face a potential shutdown. The retirees, expressing their deep frustration, highlighted the severe[Read More…]
Kaduna: Uneasy calm as bandits brutally kills kidnapped Catholic priest in LG
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna It was an uneasy calm and serenity on Wednesday in Kaura LGA of kaduna state following the tragic news of brutal killing of the kidnapped Catholic priest by his abductors. The victim priest, Rev. Father Sylvester Okechukwu, was the Pastor of St Mary Catholic Church Tachira,[Read More…]
Breaking News: Elder Jatau Danladi Bako Passes Away at 75
The family of Elder Jatau Danladi Bako has announced his passing away early hours of Friday, March 7, 2025, in Kwoi, Jaba LGA of kaduna State. Details surrounding his death remain unclear at this time, but the news has sent shockwaves through his community and among those who knew him.[Read More…]
PDP National Chairmanship: Party’s Northern youths canvass for Abdul S. Bomi
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Youths of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from various northern states of Nigeria are calling on Abdul Sidi Bomi from Niger State to declare his candidacy for the position of PDP National Chairman in the upcoming national convention. This appeal was made following outcome of an[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]