The Nigerian Senate is considering a major legislative proposal that could relocate the venue of future presidential inaugurations from Eagle Square to the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. In addition, the Senate is pushing to institutionalize an annual presidential address on June 12, in recognition of the day’s deep historical and democratic significance. The Senate…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has expressed deep concern over the source of the massive flooding that recently devastated Mokwa Local Government Area, leading to the tragic loss of nearly 200 lives. Speaking on Tuesday during a condolence visit by Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, Bago stated that the state was overwhelmed and unsure…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been honoured with the prestigious chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu”, meaning “Jewel or Eagle from another kingdom”. The title was conferred by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council during her two-day working visit to the South East state. The event took place on Tuesday, and the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned the rehabilitated International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to revamping infrastructure nationwide as part of his Renewed Hope Agenda. At the inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday, President Tinubu described infrastructure as the “backbone of a thriving economy,” pledging massive investment in transportation, healthcare, education,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost one of its prominent voices, Barrister Jesutega Onokpasa. Onokpasa was a political commentator and legal advocate known for his staunch defense of the party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Onokpasa reportedly died on Monday, as announced by Pastor Okezie Atani, a known pro-APC supporter, on the social media…
Maryam Abacha, widow of Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has spoken out against long-standing accusations of corruption and looting against her late husband. In a recent interview with TVC, Mrs. Abacha firmly denied claims that her husband embezzled billions of dollars from Nigeria’s treasury, stating there is no credible evidence to…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has affirmed that the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is not inferior to any other university in the country. Obasanjo made this statement during a courtesy visit and alumni award presentation by officials of NOUN at his residence. Obasanjo, who is also an alumnus of the institution, emphasized that…
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized the current state of Nigeria’s democracy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Obi declared that Nigeria is no longer operating under democratic principles, citing recent political events in Edo and Rivers States as evidence. “There is no…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has issued a strong warning to the public against investing in a controversial cryptocurrency known as Punisher Coin, also identified by the trading symbol $PUN. In a statement released on Sunday in Lagos, the SEC labeled the Punisher Coin presale as unauthorised, lacking proper regulatory approval, and…
ABUJA — The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day across Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the federal administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM According to a statement signed by…
