Amid Wike–Fubara Feud, Another Tinubu’s Minister Clashes With His State Governor

A fresh power struggle is brewing between the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, and his successor, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State. Minister Abubakar, appointed by President Tinubu, has been serving as the Defence Minister since August 2023. The development comes on the heels of a similar feud between the Minister of the Federal Capital…

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Obasanjo Sends Strong Message To Drug Addicts 

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday, admonished African youths to stay away from drug, saying that it can destroy both their dreams and lives. Obasanjo gave the admonition while speaking at the 2nd edition of Fly Above The High sensitisation programme on drug abuse, organised by the Recovery Advocacy Network, in Abeokuta, Ogun…

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BREAKING: Northern Elders Affirm Rejection Of Tax Reform Bill 

The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), on Saturday, November 23, reaffirmed its rejection of the Tax Reform Bill. NEF described it as a policy “conceived in bad faith”, adding that it threatens national cohesion. The group criticised the manner of its implementation, alleging that key stakeholders, including members of the National Economic Council (NEC), were sidelined…

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Tinubu Should Review His Economic Policies; Nigerians Groaning Under Hardship – PDP Governors

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked President Bola Tinubu to “urgently” review his economic policies that are causing hardship for citizens. The governors spoke in a communiquĂ© issued at the end of a two-day meeting held at the Plateau state government house in Jos. Bala Mohammed, chairman of…

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INEC Announces Date To Resume Nationwide Voter Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will commence nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) in the first quarter of 2025. The electoral body said the exercise will commence at the LGA level and later extend to registration areas. In a memo dated November 20, 2024, sighted by TheCable, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the commission’s secretary, asked…

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