The Kano State Government has strongly expressed opposition to the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who spoke through his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, declared the government’s position during the 2025 celebration held at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre, a statement issued by the deputy governor’s Chief…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said his government would do more for the people of the state in 2025. Makinde, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday, said his administration would embark on decisive actions that would increase the state residents’ spending powers…
As the Year 2024 run to an end with Yuletide in the air, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly has extended goodwill and support to Party Members, Stakeholders Wards & Local Government Excos, Sects Leaders and Members of the Community. In such…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Chief Daniel Osikheme Orbih, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU). The announcement, made through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, on Tuesday evening, disclosed that Orbih would…
Tension has gripped Agenebode, the administrative headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo State, after suspected hoodlums stormed the legislative chamber on Tuesday and carted away the mace, sparking concerns of an attempt to disrupt democratic proceedings. The incident, which threw council workers into panic, occurred as 10 councillors reaffirmed their support for…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has again urged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu as he grapples to fix the nation’s economy and touch the lives of Nigerians across the ethnic divide. Akpabio said Nigeria was on life support before Tinubu was elected the president in 2023, adding that despite the ugly situation,…
The Bayelsa State Executive Council and Commissioner for Women Affairs, Elizabeth Bidei, has passed away. Bidei’s demise was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai on Tuesday. Obiyai shared heartfelt sympathy with her family, especially her husband, Jackson Bidei and their children. However, the cause of her death and the date…
Senator Ali Ndume has criticized the current economic situation in Nigeria, lamenting the severe disconnect between the nation’s minimum wage and the rising cost of essential goods. Speaking in Borno South, Ndume stated that the N70,000 minimum wage is insufficient to meet the basic needs of Nigerians, particularly in light of skyrocketing food prices. “The…
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state. Abiodun also announced that the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion would be lighting the Gateway Games National Sports Festival torch, which has been postponed till May next year. The…
Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called for more support for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in the South-East. Kalu made the call at his country home, Bende in Abia State on Sunday during a town hall meeting with traditional rulers and other members of Bende Federal…