The Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate for the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, on Friday, opened his case at the election petition tribunal, tendering vital documents used in the election to support their allegations of rigging. Ighodalo told the tribunal that the election was marred by widespread irregularities which made the Independent …
Pastor Kumuyi gets invitation for Donald Trump’s inauguration
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Pastor William Kumuyi has been invited as a guest to Donald Trump’s inauguration. Reports say that the man of God will attend the event and later carry out other key engagements. He will join other global leaders to witness Trump’s second inauguration as US president …
Candidates protest PDP’s withdrawal from Ondo LG poll 17th January 2025
Some Peoples Democratic Party candidates for the local government elections in Ondo State have opposed the PDP’s withdrawal from the LG race. The PDP on Thursday announced its withdrawal from Saturday’s LG polls citing a lack of confidence in the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission. In a statement, the Director of Media and Publicity, Leye …
Governors back tax reform bills but reject VAT increase
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has rejected the move to increase Value Added Tax (VAT). The forum made this known in a communiqué released after its meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Jan. 16. The governors expressed support for the ongoing legislative process of the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. However they opposed …
Chaos in Senate as Senator Walks Out During IGP’s 2025 Budget Presentation
Tempers ran high at the Nigerian Senate on Thursday morning, January 16, during the 2025 budget defence session for the Nigeria Police Force. The proceedings turned chaotic when two lawmakers raised objections, claiming the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, presented details that did not match the documents provided to them beforehand. Despite the concerns, the …
Biden warns of rising oligarchy in emotional farewell address
Outgoing US President Joe Biden issued a stark warning about the state of American democracy during his farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday, January 15. Biden described the emergence of an oligarchy driven by “extreme wealth, power, and influence” as a grave danger to the nation’s democratic foundations. “I want to warn the …
“Sanusi Speaks Out: Why the Former CBN Governor Won’t Support Tinubu’s Reforms”
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has explained why he refuses to comment on President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, citing a lack of willingness to assist an administration that has not treated him fairly. Speaking on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Lagos as the chairman of the 21st Anniversary of Fawehinmiism (Gani Fawehinmi …
Gov. Eno promise widows of slain soldiers of continual support
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has assured widows of fallen soldiers who served in various theatres of conflict around the world that his government will continue to stand by them in prayers and support. Gov. Eno gave the assurance during the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration held at Cenotaph, Uyo, the state capital, …
Shehu Sani reveals real reason Nigeria is still the way they are
A former senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, has said that Nigeria has yet to recover from the assassination of the former Premier of Northern Nigeria Sir Ahmadu Bello, and others during the 1966 coup. Sir Ahmadu Bello, widely known as the Sardauna of Sokoto, was a prominent northern …
S’West govs team up against ISWAP elements, bandits 15th January 2025
States in the South-West region are strategising in response to the reported influx of bandits and fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province into some of the region’s forests. The PUNCH reported that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, warned last week that bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West were seeking refuge in …