The Rivers State Government has clarified the circumstances surrounding the ₦100,000 Christmas bonus paid to public office holders, following controversy sparked by members of the State House of Assembly who rejected and refunded the funds. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Communications, led by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, explained that the bonus…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expanded his diplomatic reshuffle with the transmission of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, a move widely viewed as part of a broader strategy to recalibrate Nigeria’s International engagements while balancing domestic Political interests. The new list containing 15 Career Diplomats and 17 non-career nominees—was forwarded to Senate President…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the substantive Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following an exhaustive screening session that lasted for nearly two hours during Thursday’s plenary in Abuja. The confirmation came after a robust debate in the Red Chamber, during which Senators from different political divides grilled…
Saturday’s by-elections in 12 States were marred by widespread violence, alleged vote-buying, and voter apathy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the seats vacant following the resignation or death of their former occupants, with 3.5 million registered voters expected to participate in the exercise. Ogun State: Arrests, Violence, and IntimidationIn Ogun State, the…
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, has lauded Hon. Prince Tella, the Deputy Chief Whip, for his efforts to improve access to clean water in Abeokuta North State Constituency. Tella recently commissioned 16 boreholes across the 16 Wards in his Constituency. According to Elemide, the project is an…
