The Presidency has refuted claims circulating on social media suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The rumour, which gained traction online and was attributed to unnamed “insider” sources, sparked speculation about an alleged leadership change within the President’s inner…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reinforced his Administration’s commitment to effective Grassroots Governance with the presentation of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to all the 20 Local Government Chairmen in the State. The presentation ceremony, held in Abeokuta on Thursday, coincided with the Christmas festivities and marked the fulfilment of an earlier pledge by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged Nigeria’s 36 State Governors to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on Local Government Autonomy, insisting that statutory allocations meant for the Country’s 774 Local Councils must be paid directly into council accounts without interference by State Governments. Tinubu delivered the directive at the 14th National Caucus meeting of the…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved enhanced service conditions for teachers in the State, including the extension of the retirement age to 65 years, as part of measures to strengthen the education sector and reward professional dedication. Under the new policy, which takes effect from August 1, 2025, the mandatory retirement age for teachers…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday presented a ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, declaring that all armed non-state actors operating outside Government authority would henceforth be classified as terrorists. The announcement comes as his administration moves to consolidate economic reforms and strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. The 2026…
The Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation has commended the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development for exceeding its 2025 revenue target while maintaining strong collaboration with the Assembly to ensure a well-planned and orderly urban environment. The commendation came during the presentation of the 2026 budget proposals, led by…
Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Finance and Appropriations, has applauded the Ministry of Housing for delivering significant affordable housing projects across the State in 2025, while urging the Ministry to exceed these achievements in the 2026 fiscal year. The commendation was made during the 2026 budget defence sessions, led by Hon….
The Senate on Thursday approved the appointment of 64 ambassadorial nominees, comprising 34 career diplomats and 30 non-career envoys, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement and global visibility. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs during plenary, with lawmakers sitting as…
In a move shaking Nigeria’s political landscape, Prince Abdul‑Rasheed Kashamu has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The veteran politician cited persistent leadership crises, internal polarisation, and factional clashes within the PDP as key reasons for his dramatic switch. Speaking at his induction into the APC,…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Theresa Ushie, after Lawmakers upheld findings that she engaged in gross misconduct. The decision was reached on Wednesday during plenary in Calabar, where 19 of the 25 lawmakers voted in favour of the recommendations of the House Committee on…
