President John Mahama has axed seven government ministries as part of efforts to rein in public spending under an International Monetary Fund (IMF) austerity programme. The move, announced in a gazette dated 9 January, reduces the number of ministries from 30 to 23, aligning with Mahama’s pledge to streamline government operations for greater efficiency. The […] More
Just yesterday, Peter Obi kicked off his 2025 lying season with the New Year with Gbajue, saying that the National Grid had collapsed, when, in fact, it had not collapsed, and was instead experiencing increased capacity. When his lie was exposed, Peter Obi was forced to apologise. But it is a pattern with him. In […] More
South-East billionaire businessman, Arthur Eze, has said President Bola Tinubu would listen to the voice of Ndigbo and release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Eze said President Tinubu cares for the region. He stated that most of the concerns of the region on marginalization would be addressed in the […] More
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. The group said it felt the need to uphold the principle of rotational presidency as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s democracy. In a detailed statement signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze emphasized the importance […] More
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Chibuike Ikenga, has accused former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, of secretly collaborating with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to destabilize President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Ikenga, the spokesperson of the faction of the party led by Tony Okocha, alleged that Amaechi has been convening nocturnal […] More
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has officially announced the launch of the Kaduna Financial Inclusion Summit, which is set to take place on February 19-20, 2025. In a statement issued by the state’s accountant general, Bashir Zuntu, it was announced that the summit will concentrate on improving financial access for everyone. This gathering is […] More
Mr Laolu Akande, a former spokesperson to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says there is no reason for anyone to assume that Osinbajo has left politics or resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC. Akande made this statement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday in Lagos. Recall that Osinbajo has […] More
Sources reveal that former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, are among the influential figures backing the initiative. Punch reports that Shekarau, the leader of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), has been in discussions with political leaders from the South-West, South-East, and South-South to build a broad-based coalition. Dr Umar Ardo, […] More
Talks of forming a new coalition or launching a fresh political party have gained momentum, with key opposition figures reportedly exploring alliances to challenge the APC’s dominance. But, Daily Independent reports that as Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, cracks within the opposition are becoming increasingly evident. While the ruling APC consolidates its […] More
In a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,
read in part: “This noble initiative emerged from recommendations put forth by the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, underscoring the governor’s dedication to fostering a justice system that prioritizes reform over retribution. Among the fortunate beneficiaries, 15 convicts will experience the […] More
President Bola Tinubu has approved a comprehensive revision of the Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, introducing explicit prohibitions on behaviors deemed contrary to military ethics. According to Punch News, The updated regulations, signed on December 16, 2024, encompass a range of activities, including homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, body piercing, tattooing, disorderly conduct, […] More
The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) has reportedly asked prominent Northern politicians thinking about seeking the presidency in 2027 to back incumbent Bola Ahmed Tinubu instead, as reported by Arise TV. There has been criticism of Tinubu’s economic policies, but SERHA maintains that he has stabilised Nigeria’s government and is making efforts to solve […] More