Politics

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has given a great Christmas gift to civil servants, civil servants and pensioners in the state – a bonus of N100,000 to help with holiday expenses. This generous move aims to make their Christmas celebration joyful and fulfilling. The governor’s approval was given on Monday, December 23, 2024, with immediate implementation to ensure public servants …

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Folashodun Shonubi, on Wednesday, told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that the redesign of the naira was influenced by politics. Shonubi stated this during the follow-up trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele over alleged abuse of office. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) …

President Bola Tinubu will today leave the country for a two-week holiday for his annual leave in the UK. This was stated by the Special Advisor for Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in his statement, Wednesday. This visit comes shortly after the president’s official visit to China in September, where he engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The …

The National Chairman of the Labor Party, Julius Abure, on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to accelerate action on the challenges slowing down the nation’s progress. Abure made this call in a statement to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day. He urged politicians to avoid actions that are contrary to the nation’s socio-economic development and take people-oriented decisions and actions. Abure …

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Imo State on Tuesday, called for comprehensive reforms in the electoral process in the country ahead of the 2027 elections to ensure more credible results. The SDP Chairman in the state, Henry Eluwa, made the call in a statement in Owerri to mark the celebration of the state’s 64th Independence Day. He also called …

Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, said on Tuesday that God has instructed him not to contest any election in 2027. Ortom stated this when members of the G-14 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid a courtesy visit to Makurdi. The G-14 members are PDP chairmen in the 14 Tiv-speaking local government areas of Benue State. The former governor …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has underscored the critical role of democratic institutions in addressing Nigeria’s current challenges and ensuring a prosperous future. In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, marking the 64th Independence Day, Jonathan emphasized that the future of the nation depends on the integrity of its institutions and the cultivation of a democratic culture that …

Rekan-rekan warga Nigeria, saat saya menyampaikan pesan ini kepada Anda hari ini, saya sangat menyadari perjuangan yang banyak dari Anda hadapi di masa-masa sulit ini. Pemerintahan kami tahu bahwa banyak dari Anda berjuang dengan meningkatnya biaya hidup dan pencarian pekerjaan yang berarti. Saya ingin meyakinkan Anda bahwa suara Anda didengar. Sebagai Presiden Anda, saya yakinkan Anda bahwa kami berkomitmen untuk …

The Julius Abure faction of the Labor Party criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government on Monday, urging him to carry out a thorough evaluation of his administration and dismiss ministers and heads of institutions who have failed to move the country forward. Considering the current economic situation, the faction rated the APC-led government as scoring only 2.5 out of 10. Speaking …

Senate President Godswill Akpabio called on Nigerians to maintain their hope, stressing that the country is on a path to prosperity despite the current challenges. Speaking at an Inter-denominational Church Service at the National Christian Center in Abuja to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, he acknowledged the hardships facing citizens but expressed optimism about the future under the leadership of …