The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the ₦40 billion earmarked for it in the 2025 budget, stating that the amount is insufficient to cover the increasing costs of conducting elections in Nigeria. The electoral body had originally proposed ₦126 billion for the 2025 budget, and its request has now received tacit approval from…
A new report has shown that the number of Nigerians living in the United Kingdom rose from 90,000 in 2008 to 178,000 in 2021. In the report released by German online platform Statista, 90,000 Nigerians were estimated to be living in the UK as of 2008. According to the report, the number almost doubled as…
Leaders and citizens of Orumba North Local Government Area (LGA) convened yesterday at the Marble Arch Hotel in Awka for a crucial security summit, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to a safer and more secure community. The summit, spearheaded by Barrister Casmir Chukwunonso Nwafor (Rtd Captain), Executive Chairman of Orumba North, served as a platform for…
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has constructed Ultra-Modern Road Networks at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) Amaku, Awka. The Governor who is committed to delivering on promise of Quality Infrastructure development across the state directed the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) led by Mr. Ossy Onuko to oversee the project…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has assured Nigerians that they will correct their mistakes from the 2023 general election and reclaim the presidency in 2027. This promise was made by the National Secretary of the PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu during a television interview with ace producer and anchor of Nigeria Right Now, Dickson Iroegbu. He…
Senator Cyril Fasuyi, representing the Ekiti North Senatorial District with other colleagues, is conducting a budget defense exercise for the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) under his committee today, January 10, 2025. This important event aims to review and assess the proposed budgets of various MDAs, ensuring transparency and accountability in the allocation of public…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the soldiers who lost their lives repelling the terrorist attack in Damboa, Borno State, as eternal heroes whose sacrifices will never be in vain. The Vice President also reaffirmed his deep sorrow and firm solidarity with the families of heroic soldiers. Speaking in Abuja, Vice President Shettima noted that…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Kano State High Court injunction preventing Aminu Ado-Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye—from parading themselves as traditional rulers. In a judgement on Friday, a three-member panel of justice led by Mohammed Mustapha declared that the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the N40 billion earmarked for it in the 2025 budget. Chairman of the Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, rejected the estimate during budget defence before a joint committee session on INEC and Electoral Matters, at the National Assembly. The INEC chairman in his presentation before the joint committee…
The Presidency urged the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to face governance and stop “playing Irresponsible Politics,” with the Tax Reforms Bill. It said the governor should occupy himself with dealing with the many problems of his state rather than attacking President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Mr Sunday…
