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The National Assembly has approved a six-month extension for implementing the 2024 Budget, as announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 Budget on Wednesday. Addressing…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved a ₦6 billion increase to Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2025 budget proposal, raising it from ₦678 billion to ₦684 billion. The adjustment was made after…
Professor Usman Yusuf, a prominent member of the Northern Elders Forum and former NHIS Executive Secretary, has criticized the proposed Tax Reform Bill under review by the National Assembly. In an interview,…
The 18 local government chairmen and their vice chairmen in Edo State, suspended by the State House of Assembly for alleged gross misconduct, have declared their intention to continue their duties until…
President Bola Tinubu has been actively working to reduce crime and improve governance across Nigeria, according to his special adviser on policy communication, Daniel Bwala. In a statement issued on Wednesday, December…
President Bola Tinubu has urged ECOWAS leaders to take inspiration from Ghana’s recent democratic success, emphasizing its significance for fostering stability across the region. Speaking at the 66th Ordinary Session of the…
Hon. Enema Paul, the former Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, has passed away after a battle with an undisclosed illness. He died on Saturday morning at a private…
A northern politician has raised serious concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of regional bias and eroding public trust. The critique, comes as Tinubu, a former two-term governor of Lagos…
According to a report published by Channels TV, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has shared his thoughts after the Appeal Court in Abuja set aside all orders restraining the Central Bank…
President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2025 national budget to the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17. This announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has debunked rumors of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling them baseless fabrications by detractors. In a statement by his Press Director, Gyang Bere,…
The Nigerian Senate has called for an immediate suspension of demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following concerns raised by Senator Ireti Kingibe. Representing the FCT Senatorial District, Kingibe highlighted the…
In a statement released Thursday on ARISE NEWS’ official X handle, Ibrahim Abdulkareem, the Director General of Big TENT, criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for treating politics as a high-stakes “do…
Shehu Sani, former senator from Kaduna, has called on northern elites, particularly senators, to approach President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills with a more open-minded and constructive attitude. Sani argued that…
Adams Oshiomhole, a senator from Edo State and former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), shared how he intervened on two occasions to stop his son, Cyril, from running for…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), led by Nyesom Wike, failed to submit its recommendations on the establishment of state police, causing another delay in reaching a resolution on the matter. At…
The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the use of a $232 million World Bank loan granted during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The motion for the probe was introduced by…
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has reaffirmed her criticism of Nigeria, despite backlash from Vice President Kashim Shettima, who accused her of disrespecting the country. Badenoch, who was born in the…
Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan of Kogi Central has called on the Senate to intervene and stop the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, from proceeding with the planned demolition of Ogbebor…
The Lagos State Government’s 2025 budget has raised concerns after it was revealed that N9 billion was earmarked exclusively for purchasing backup vehicles for state lawmakers, while vital sectors like education received…
During a valedictory session on Wednesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio sparked a lighthearted moment in the Senate by suggesting that Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo might “retire” Senator Adams Oshiomhole if Okpebholo…
The Senate has officially declared the Edo Central senatorial seat vacant following Monday Okpebholo’s election as the Governor of Edo State. The declaration was made on Wednesday during a plenary session led…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the weekend in Abuja, emphasized the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism. He pledged that his administration would increase funding and…
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday night for a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in the economic, cultural, and social spheres. Steinmeier was…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, experienced a brief moment of difficulty while pronouncing the figure for the state’s 2025 budget during its presentation at the Edo State House of Assembly. Sworn…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant-General of the Federation. Ogunjimi, a seasoned financial expert and certified fraud examiner, will temporarily fill the role following…
Court Orders Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Remanded in Kuje Prison Over N110 Billion Fraud Case: A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ruled that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello be remanded…
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has attributed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s peace of mind to the trust and leadership provided by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Bamidele made these remarks during a visit to…
Former Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON) and APC chieftain, Osita Okechukwu, has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to express gratitude for avoiding probes under the administrations of Muhammadu…
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Embark on Three-Day Official Visit to Nigeria: German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit Nigeria from December 10 to 12, 2024, marking the third high-level engagement between…
Legal Battle Begins Over Edo Governorship Election Results: The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are gearing up for a legal faceoff as the Edo State Governorship Election…
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that despite the nation’s ongoing challenges, his administration is committed to driving positive change and securing a better future. Speaking through National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu…
The Kano State Government has alleged that the Federal Government is responsible for the recent police barricade at the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Speaking on a…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the representative for Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State and spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP).…
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant to the former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to…
Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has refuted claims that his administration increased the state’s external debt from $80 million in 2023 to $203 million by June 2024. Speaking at the inauguration of…
The Nigerian Senate has instructed its Finance Committee to pause further deliberations on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills. In a move to address concerns and ambiguities within the bills,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Akwa Ibom State has suspended its planned strike after Governor Umo Eno approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for public sector workers . This move…
Nigerians have been assured that the widespread hunger affecting the nation will soon be addressed. The assurance came from Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), during the flag-off ceremony…
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic scholar, has expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, despite opposition from some northern leaders. Gumi described the bills as beneficial for Nigerians,…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the arrest of human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi by the Nigeria Police over defamation allegations. Describing the arrest as an…
Ahmed Tijani Mustapha, the media aide to the president of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express disappointment that Nigerians are criticizing his…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has landed in South Africa following his visit to France. He was welcomed at the airport by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Roland Lamola, and…
The Edo State government has announced the immediate reinstatement of all staff of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were dismissed under the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. In a statement…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has expressed strong support for the financial autonomy of local governments, emphasizing its critical role in driving grassroots development and effective governance. Speaking at…
Former Senator John Azuta Mbata has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to focus on his responsibilities in Abuja and avoid meddling in the affairs of…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has openly acknowledged the vital support provided by former President Goodluck Jonathan during the recent political crisis with his predecessor, Chief Nyesom Wike. In a candid…
A group of northern politicians, under the banner of Team New Nigeria (TNN), has announced its intention to establish a new political party to contest President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in the…
The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum discussing about the demographic challenges faced in Nigeria has lamented over the higher population of beggars in Nigeria. He argued that based on his…
A Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance, Usman Yusuf has raised question about recent claims by the President’s Spokesperson regarding Total Energies planned $750 million investment in Nigeria’s oil and…
The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum has addressed the issue of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria, emphasizing the cultural and religious context surrounding family structures in the region. He stated…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed confidence in Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling him the future “General” of Rivers politics. Speaking at a chieftaincy installation ceremony in Etche Local Government Area, Jonathan encouraged…
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, recently addressed concerns about Nigeria’s economic state, rejecting the idea that the country is poor. He strongly affirmed that Nigeria is a wealthy nation,…
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has addressed former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), following Gowon’s recent assertion that he intervened with the late General Sani Abacha to avert Obasanjo’s execution. Obasanjo, who…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a lawyer and prominent member of the Labour Party (LP), has reacted to the report that operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery have been halted. According to Punch, the refinery…
Fintech companies, including OPay and Moniepoint, have begun notifying customers about the implementation of a ₦50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) on all inflows of ₦10,000 or more. This change, effective from…
President Bola Tinubu has defended the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of Nigeria’s exchange rate, calling these measures crucial to prevent the country from facing an economic collapse. Speaking at…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has acknowledged General Yakubu Gowon’s (rtd.) efforts to plead with the late General Sani Abacha to spare his life during his imprisonment. Gowon made the disclosure during the…
The former governor of Anambra state and Labour Party, LP, candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi has reacted after fire outbreak destroyed popular spare parts market in Idumota, Lagos state.…
Governor Uba Sani Reshuffles Cabinet, Replaces Internal Security Commissioner, In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has dismissed Samuel Aruwan, the pioneer Commissioner for Internal Security, who was appointed…
Chijioke Ihunwo, the Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, has called on journalists in the state, particularly members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),…
The Presidency has clarified the rationale behind President Bola Tinubu’s introduction of tax reform bills, emphasizing their potential to create a more efficient and equitable tax system aimed at driving national development.…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has halted the arraignment of Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, citing the absence of his legal team. Bello, facing a 19-count charge over…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has voiced concerns over what he perceives as undue haste by the Presidency and certain lawmakers in pushing tax reform bills through the legislative process. He…
The Nigerian Senate has conducted a closed-door screening of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), as part of the process to confirm him as the permanent COAS.…
Following President Tinubu’s recent state visits to France and South Africa, Nigeria is set to appoint new ambassadors and high commissioners for various countries and international organizations. Sources close to the matter…
A Public Affair Analyst and Anti Corruption, Abba Kaka has alleged that the Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is considered as a high-risk individual and should be denied a bail by…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Sylvester (Sly) Ezeokenwa as the legitimate National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), putting an end to a prolonged leadership crisis within the…
The Senate’s Wednesday plenary descended into chaos as tempers flared over the sudden introduction of the controversial Tax Reform Bill, which was not included in the day’s Order Paper. The issue began…
Kingsley Moghalu, president of the African School of Governance (ASG), has spoken out after his reception by Rwandan President Paul Kagame. On Tuesday, President Paul Kagame reportedly welcomed Kingsley Moghalu to Urugwiro…
A Twitter user, @HMReportsBRGIE, recently claimed that Alexander Stubb, the former Finnish Prime Minister, expressed support for the actualization of Biafran sovereignty. The user shared a video of Stubb speaking and alleged…
The Convener, Onigbongbo Right Concern, Pastor Michael Olosho, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the growing crisis that have engulfed the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in…
A prominent chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Tambari Sydney, has spoken about the constitutional provisions of the party, particularly concerning the leadership structure. His remarks, shared in…
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Ibrahim Shettima has been pictured together with a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki at a funeral programme in honour of late…
Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), have been abuzz with reactions after photos of Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, attending a funeral ceremony surfaced…
Outspoken lawmaker, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has described the recent arrest of separatist agitator Simon Ekpa in Finland is a welcome development. Abaribe, who represents Abia South, stated that the arrest would deter…
A lawyer and election petition expert, Lawson Akintokun, has advised Agboola Ajayi not to challenge outcome of the November 16 election in Ondo State. Ajayi, candidate of Peoples Democratic Party was defeated…
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the immediate disbands of the Local Government Service Commission, assuring that ongoing official activities will remain unaffected. This was disclosed in a statement…
As the part of moves aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the public service sector, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebholo, has approved the immediate dissolution of Local Government Service Commission.…
The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has addressed growing speculation regarding an alleged rift between Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and the Speaker of the Lagos…
Public Affairs Analyst Oladeinde Ariyo has shed light on the evolving separatist movements in Southeast Nigeria, tracing their roots back to decades of unresolved grievances. In an interview with TVC News, Ariyo…
Daniel Bwala, the newly appointed Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, has raised alarm about what he believes to be a conspiracy against him by certain television guests and anchors. In…
Thaddeus Atta, the Labour Party (LP) representative for Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in the 10th House of Representatives, has sparked rumors of a potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Atta, originally…
According to a video that was shared by Channels TV on Sunday, one of the members of the House of Representatives and spokesman of the Coalition for Opposition, Ikenga Ugochinyere has stated…
In a candid interview, renowned Adamawa politician Umar Bello Jada, popularly known as “Calculate,” optimistically projected the future of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2027 elections. Jada asserted that…
A governance and accountability group on the platform of Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora, (AEISCID) has cautioned Governor Francis Nwifuru-led administration not stifling the opposition in the state but…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised concerns over insufficient crude oil supplies under Nigeria’s naira-for-crude initiative. Vice President Devakumar Edwin stated that while the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) committed to…
A heated disagreement has erupted between Northern political elites and the Federal Government over Nigeria’s proposed tax reform bill, particularly changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. The contentious reform seeks…
Nigeria’s National Assembly has come under fire for hastily approving President Bola Tinubu’s loan requests, sparking concerns about the country’s rising debt, The Punch reports. As of June 2024, Nigeria’s public debt…
Senator Ned Nwoko’s proposal before the National Assembly mandating multinational social media platforms to establish physical offices in Nigeria has made headlines across global platforms. The bill, sponsored by the Delta North…
The Labour Party has strongly rejected allegations of covert collaboration with President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support his re-election in the 2027 elections, The Punch reports. The…
In a recent statement shared via his official account on X, (formerly Twitter), former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to sack employees who graduated from universities…
In a statement on his official X account, Mahdi Shehu, a well-known human rights activist and political commentator, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s recent speech at the G20 Summit. In his…
The Enugu State Government has praised the Finnish authorities for the arrest of Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based leader of the Autopilots group, calling him a “common criminal, con man, and terrorist” with…
The extradition of pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to Nigeria has been a topic of heated controversy following his recent arrest in Finland. The procedure is technically possible but extremely intricate, says Vince…
In response to news that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Biafra Republic government in exile, had been arrested in Finland on terror-related charges, a chieftain of the most prominent…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified a Federal High Court ruling that barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral…
Bode George, a prominent member of the PDP Board of Trustees, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to forgo any plans of contesting the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during a press…
President Bola Tinubu announced the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) in Awka, Anambra State. Alongside this, the President removed the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Odoh, and Registrar,…
Deputy Governor Idahosa has revealed that Adams Oshiomhole, the former Governor of Edo State, opposed the nomination of his son as the state’s Commissioner for Health. According to Idahosa, Oshiomhole voiced his…