The Federal Government has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation case it filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, last year. This decision brought to an end what many consider a high-profile prosecution that attracted nationwide attention and stirred intense political debate. Certified court documents obtained in Abuja, over the weekend indicate that the Office of the Honourable…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to well-wishers from all walks of life for the overwhelming love and goodwill extended to him on the occasion of his recent birthday. In a heartfelt message released through his Head of Media, Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, the council chairman described…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has clarified that the Governor of Rivers, Siminalayi Fubara, is the leader of the party in the state. Yilwatda made the clarification on Friday night while speaking on Channels Television’s news and current affairs programme. According to the APC National Chairman, the position is…
The house of representatives has released the four tax reform acts recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued on Saturday night, Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the house of representatives, said the move is aimed at ensuring transparency following the alleged alteration of the legislation. Abdussamad Dasuki, member of the…
Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State governor, has intensified the ongoing political feud with his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, by declaring that allowing Fubara a second term in 2027 would amount to “political burial” for himself and his allies. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika Local…
The long-running rivalry between the FCT Minister and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara flared up again on Friday, as Wike condemned his political godson for allegedly referring to him as a “barking dog.” Wike, during a thank-you visit to Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area in Rivers State, once more challenged…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, describing the information as false and misleading. The commission said in a statement on Saturday by its Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Mr Adedayo Oketola, that no…
The Honourable Member representing Ibadan North Constituency I, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, has extended her warmest congratulations and heartfelt felicitations to the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade (popularly known as ONALA), on the occasion of his joyous birthday anniversary. In her goodwill message, Hon. Comforter described Hon. Olufade as a…
The Head of Media to the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Aderibigbe Yisahu, has poured encomiums on his principal and boss, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, as the Council Chairman celebrates his birthday. In a glowing congratulatory message released to the media, Aderibigbe Yisahu described Hon. Olufade as a visionary leader, a compassionate administrator, and…
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has criticised the country’s approach to taxation, warning that raising revenue by imposing heavier burdens on poor citizens would undermine economic growth, social trust and national unity. In a statement on his X account, Obi said prosperity could not be achieved by taxing poverty, arguing that taxation should operate…
