President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends heartfelt congratulations to the elder statesman and politician, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, as he marks the remarkable milestone of 99 years on December 5, 2024. In his tribute, President Tinubu acknowledges the significant contributions of Alhaji Yakassai to the development of Northern Nigeria and the nation as a whole. He commends…
…Discusses Oil Sector And Tax Reforms. Earlier today, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communications, Barr. Daniel Bwala, had a coffee hangout with the C Kayhikersclub at the Eli & Lulu Café, HABO MALL, located at Ademola Adetokunbo crescent, Wuse 2, area of FCT, Abuja. The Kayhikersclub is a community of young Nigerian…
The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, National Assembly, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has congratulated Alhassan Yahaya Abdullahi over his victory at the recently concluded 8th Triennial Conference held in Imo State where he emerged the National President of the Nigeria Union of journalists (NUJ). Professor Sulaiman gave the congratulatory message…
The Anambra State Police Command has doled out some safety tips and security advisories to the people of the State ahead of the forthcoming harmattan and festive seasons. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu gave these in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday, which, he said, are aimed at consolidating on…
The Nigeria Democratic Front (NDF), a prominent civil society organization, has issued a passionate appeal to the Department of State Services (DSS) to disclose the findings of its investigation into Senator Shehu Buba’s alleged links with a wanted terrorist, Abubakar Idris. The group made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday, December 5, 2024,…
The Nigerian Senate has bowed to public pressure, suspending deliberations on four controversial tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision follows widespread criticism from stakeholders, who argue that the proposed reforms could deepen economic challenges for ordinary Nigerians. Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, who presided over Wednesday’s plenary session, announced the…
Namibia has made history by electing Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president, according to results released by the country’s Electoral Commission on Tuesday. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, a veteran politician from the ruling SWAPO party, secured approximately 57% of the vote, extending the party’s dominance since Namibia’s independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990. Having served…
The Obidient Movement has issued a strong warning, threatening nationwide protests if human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi is not immediately released from custody. This development follows an order by a Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti to remand Farotimi over allegations of defaming a prominent legal figure and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attributed the decline in societal values in Nigeria to the actions of the country’s politicians. Speaking on Tuesday at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Nkata Ndi Inyom Igbo (NNII) in Abuja, the monarch urged Nigerian leaders to prioritize character and integrity over material wealth and official…
French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier has been removed from office following a no-confidence vote, just three months after taking office, plunging the country into political uncertainty. 331 out of 577 lawmakers voted against Barnier’s government on Wednesday, making him the first prime minister to be ousted through such a motion since 1962. The move follows…
