The House of Representatives has taken a major step towards restructuring Nigeria’s local government system by passing a bill for the second reading that seeks to upgrade Lagos State’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) into full-fledged Local Government Areas (LGAs). If the bill is approved, Lagos will see its local government count rise from…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hit back at former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, declaring that he would once again ensure Atiku’s failure in his presidential ambition. Wike: No Regret Over VP Snub, Will Oppose Atiku Again Wike, speaking through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, insisted he has…
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has strongly criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for not outrightly rejecting a petition seeking her recall, describing the commission’s handling of the matter as biased and unfair. INEC Confirms Receipt of Petition with Procedural Flaws In a statement signed by its National Commissioner and Chairman of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully raised N1.092 trillion through Sukuk bonds, a Sharia-compliant investment instrument designed to attract ethical investors. This funding has been strategically deployed for the construction and rehabilitation of 4,100 kilometers of roads and nine major bridges across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Nigeria’s Sukuk Bond Success and Infrastructure Development The…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the establishment of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps for residents affected by the recent Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communal clashes. This move comes as part of the government’s broader efforts to provide relief and security for displaced citizens while maintaining a 24-hour curfew in the troubled areas….
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of corruption and habitual abuse of women. Speaking in a video published by Arise TV, Atiku criticized the leadership of the National Assembly, stating that it is compromised and lacks integrity. Atiku’s comments come amid widespread criticism of the National Assembly’s approval of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed into law the South-West Development Commission Bill, the South-South Development Commission Bill, and the Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2025. New Development Commissions to Drive Regional Growth Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, states that the legislation is a major step towards inclusive governance, economic…
The Head of Service of Rivers State, Dr. George Nwaeke, has resigned from office, marking another major development in the state’s political landscape. His resignation was announced on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. Interim Replacement Announced Following Nwaeke’s…
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.), has appointed Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement released on Tuesday, Ibas emphasized that Worika’s appointment was based on his exceptional credentials, extensive experience, and outstanding performance during the rigorous selection process. Why…
A former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), alongside three others, has been re-arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja over an alleged ₦33.2 billion fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought fresh charges against Dasuki, a former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Aminu…
