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1 Jan
Prophet Joshua Iginla of the Champion Royal Assembly has warned Nigerians about a possible medical emergency for President Tinubu. Iginla made these remarks during his 2025 prophecy. He claimed that God gave him a number of revelations, which he shared during his New Year’s message at the cross-over service held in his church in Abuja.…
29 Dec
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence in Governor Monday Okpebholo’s ability to lead Edo State to unprecedented growth and development, citing his vision, humility, and alignment with the people’s needs as key factors for success. Speaking during Okpebholo’s visit to his Uyo residence, Akpabio commended the governor’s leadership style and dedication. “Your Excellency, you…
24 Dec
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to use the Christmas season to promote peace, love, and unity
22 Dec
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Nigeria's Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, to slash the proposed ₦9.4 billion refreshments budget for the presidency. SERAP argued that these excessive allocations should be reduced to address the country’s growing deficit and reliance on…
18 Dec
Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio, has read the riot act to Heads of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) with the habit of refusing to submit themselves to Legislative oversight on their sectorial allocations. Speaking during the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he stressed the importance of Ministers and Heads of…
18 Dec
Senate president Godswill Akpabio has warned ministers to respect invitations from the National Assembly anytime they are called upon. The Senate President made this known on Wednesday when President Bola Tinubu presented the 2025 budget estimate of N47.9 tn before the National Assembly. Akpabio said such ministers have no place in the country's democracy, and…
18 Dec
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s groundbreaking tax reform initiatives. Speaking at the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bills, Akpabio emphasised that the four key tax reform bills would play a pivotal role in strengthening Nigeria's fiscal structure and driving sustainable economic growth. The tax reforms, which include…
18 Dec
Security has been beefed up at the National Assembly Complex ahead of presentation of 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportes that budget presentation which was earlier slated to hold on Tuesday, Dec 17 was shifted to Wednesday 18…
13 Dec
A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the extension of court processes in a suit against President Bola Tinubu, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and others, challenging the removal of Justice Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). Justice James Omotosho, ruling in…
13 Dec
In a subtle yet scathing remark, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, took a swipe at Rivers State governor, Siminialayi Fubara, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the birthday celebration of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday. Akpabio, who was the Special Guest of…
13 Dec
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, have been dragged before a Federal High Court in Abuja over the alleged unlawful removal of Justice Danladi Yakubu Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The president and 10 others were sued…
12 Dec
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has said that he is not ready to stop carrying out the demolition of illegal properties In Abuja. Wike said this following the numerous criticism from the public after the minister oversaw the demolition of some structures in the FCT in recent months. He has…
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Nigeria is presently facing the risk of widespread poverty in the country, following the current situation where households are focusing more on providing food for their families over education and savings. A new report by PiggyVest, an online savings platform, shows that 83 per cent of Nigerian households are prioritising food over education, healthcare, as…
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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has paid an operating surplus of N6 billion to the federal government coffers
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Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says he is in a hurry to develop and transform the state due to the pressing circumstances in various sectors. He called for continued commitment from the workers and the people of the state. While thanking the people of Enugu State for their support, he noted that the…
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Police in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested 50 individuals suspected of involvement in the theft and vandalism of manhole covers and other public infrastructure during a sweeping operation targeting criminal networks. The suspects, part of a syndicate trading stolen items with scrap dealers, were apprehended across multiple locations in the FCT, including Kabusa,…
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Nigerian comedian Bayegun Oluwatoyin, popularly known as Woli Arole, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father, Jimmy Bayegun. Arole took to his Instagram page to share the sad news with his fans. He posted a photo of himself and his late father, expressing his grief and reverence for the man he…
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Popular American media personality, Candace Owens, has revealed her deep admiration for Nigeria and its people. The 35-year-old political commentator shared her thoughts about Nigerians during a recent episode of her show. Owens, who is a prominent voice in American conservatism, said she wished she were Nigerian, praising the country for its rich culture and…
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The reported governorship aspiration of a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Beulah Adeoye, is currently facing challenges on social media from many youths in the Southwest because of his choice of spouse. Adeoye, a 43-year-old businessman and politician, is married to an Igbo woman, Ifeoma, and they are blessed with…
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A proposed bill to extend the time limit for prosecuting sexual offences committed against girls under the age of 13 has passed its first
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The Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has approved N77,000 as the minimum wage for the staff of the institution, effective November 2024. The Vice Chancellor of ABUAD, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, disclosed this yesterday during the presentation of the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 ABUAD Staff Assessment and Performance Evaluation Review…