Former Governor of Kano State and current Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has shrugged off the threat from his successor and former subordinate,
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The Federal Government has announced that Monday will be a public holiday in honor of the June 12 Democracy Day. This declaration was made by Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Permanent
Nasarawa State has witnessed widespread protests in response to the suspension of the inauguration of the 7th Nasarawa State House Assembly by Governor Abdullahi Sule. The Governor cited alleged security
Bandits wreaked havoc on Saturday, resulting in the death of at least 25 individuals in two communities within the Maradun local government area of Zamfara State. These attacks follow closely
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to reassess the national minimum wage in line with the current economic realities facing Nigeria. He believes that both federal and state governments should collaboratively
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently convening his inaugural meeting with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who form the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). The meeting, taking place in
In a recent tweet, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, newly inaugurated governor of Kano State, emphasized the importance of addressing the unresolved case of Abubakar Dadiyata, a respected member and supporter
President Bola Tinubu, during his inaugural speech as the 16th President of Nigeria, praised the efforts and contributions of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, stating that he has done
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has approved the appointment of Barr. Mrs. Rauta Joshua Dakok as the new Head of Service, a decision announced less than 48 hours
The Federal Government has officially declared Monday, the 29th of May 2023, as a public holiday throughout the country. The decision is to allow all Nigerians to mark the inauguration
A plane belonging to Nigeria Air, Nigeria’s national carrier, is reportedly preparing to embark on its inaugural flight to Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. The plane is
In the build-up to the 2023 general elections, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has shed light on his decision to drop his deputy, Senator Baba Tela, as his running
In an unusual display of open disagreement, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and his Deputy, Idris Wase, clashed during a public plenary session on Wednesday. The bone of contention was the Speaker’s
President Muhammadu Buhari has made a bold assertion, stating that the people of the Niger Republic will rally to his defense if any adversarial action is taken against him after
Kano state’s governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has mandated all commissioners and other political appointees to hand over their official duties by Friday. The order extends to Special Advisers, Chief Executives
Kashim Shettima, the Vice President-elect of Nigeria, has expressed his belief that the newly commissioned Dangote Refinery will fortify the Naira and significantly improve the lives of Nigerians. Speaking at
During the project’s commissioning in Lagos, Dangote acknowledged President Buhari’s ongoing support and motivation over the past eight years. Despite encountering setbacks in his quest to venture into the petroleum
In his final media broadcast as governor, Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State emphatically refuted allegations of stealing public funds throughout his two terms in office. Responding to criticisms of his
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has responded to the incoming government’s investigation into the sale of state-owned properties by referencing his predecessor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Ganduje stated that during
In the wake of the upcoming inauguration of the next Nigerian administration, the Naira has sharply depreciated to N760 per US dollar. The scramble for foreign currency has been intense,
