Politics

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on Thursday appealed to the Federal High Court in Abuja to transfer his ongoing corruption case to Kogi State. This request comes amid his trial for alleged involvement in an N80.2 billion fraud case filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). However, the EFCC’s legal advisor wondered why the former …

The Nigerian Governors Forum has reiterated its commitment to guarantee better minimum wages for Nigerian workers, following a meeting that lasted until early Thursday morning. The governors previously rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of N62,000, citing financial constraints, but have now assured labor leaders that they are dedicated to reaching a mutually acceptable solution. Based on this assurance meeting, the …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, blamed those pushing for the imposition of a state of emergency in the state for the failure of the explosion in the state capital. Loud explosions were heard near the Presidential Hotel in Port Harcourt during a protest march by some political leaders supporting the police occupation of 23 local council secretariats in …

In a bid to resolve the impasse over a proposed new minimum wage, governors in Nigeria’s 36 states have scheduled emergency meetings for Wednesday. This development comes after the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision to withdraw the minimum wage memo on Tuesday. Governors had previously rejected the federal government’s proposed minimum wage of N62,000, citing concerns that some states would …

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, expressed concern over the increasing trend of state government interference in the traditional coronation process. He made this call through a statement issued on his X handle, emphasizing the importance of protecting traditional institutions from the arbitrariness of state governments, ensuring their stability and recognizing their role in maintaining peace, security and economic …

The Nigerian Senate has taken action to dispel rumors surrounding the alleged abandonment of investigations into the N30 trillion Ways and Means loan guaranteed by the Federal Government from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of Governor Godwin Emefiele. Senator Isah Jibrin, Chairman of the investigative committee, on Monday, issued a statement refuting the claims. He stressed …

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned politicians not to use his name in political battles. Okonjo-Iweala, who reacted to a Facebook post purportedly written by her, denied putting up the post. He alleged that there was a plan to use his name to carry out political fights with rival politicians. Therefore, he warned those …

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has been elected as the new chairman of the Southern Governors Forum, with Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, as his deputy. The election took place at a forum meeting held at the Presidential Lodge in Abeokuta, Ogun State, which was attended by 16 governors from the South-West, South-South and South-East geopolitical zones of Nigeria. …

The Labor Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2024 elections, Peter Obi, has praised President Bola Tinubu for launching the national borehole project, a charitable initiative that is in line with Obi’s own efforts to provide water access for oppressed communities. In a statement issued by Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) in Abuja on Sunday, Obi media office commended Tinubu …

The Labor Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has distanced himself from reports on social media that he criticized the Federal Government’s alleged spending on the national anthem. In a statement issued by his Media Office in Abuja on Sunday, Obi’s spokesperson, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, clarified that Obi has not made any comments regarding the new …