The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that it is currently investigating the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, over an alleged N70bn fraud. Alongside, the EFCC also
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Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has fervently insisted that all Nigerians should rally behind the forthcoming administration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu, scheduled to assume office on May 29.
In a remarkable shift, three contenders for the Speaker’s position of the impending 10th House of Representatives, namely Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Abdulraheem Olawuyi, and Abubakar Makki Yelleman, have withdrawn from
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Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau) has stepped forward to advocate for the North Central geopolitical zone, arguing that it merits the Speakership of the 10th National Assembly. In a meeting with
In an act of reconciliation following the February 25, 2023 elections, President-elect Bola Tinubu has held a meeting with one of his electoral opponents, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The meeting occurred
In a recent development, the Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the death of 16 people resulting from a chieftaincy tussle between the Karimjo and Wurkum ethnic groups. This dispute
Sokoto State’s National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal Panel 2 is set to hold its inaugural sitting today, according to a notice issued by the tribunal secretary,
Concerns emerged over the weekend within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that the party might lose its grip on the National Assembly. This comes after subtle threats from aggrieved
Vice President-elect Sen Kashim Shettima has lauded the efforts of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), in his relentless fight against insurgency. Shettima, who described Buratai as
Ahmed Wase, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has declared that he possesses all the necessary qualifications to ascend to the position of Speaker of the 10th Assembly. Wase
Zikrullah Hassan, Chairman of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), disclosed that the four local airlines scheduled to transport Nigerian pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj had proposed a $250 increase in
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has officially launched the multi-billion-naira Kano River Irrigation Scheme (KRIS), a key component of the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria Project (TRIMING). This significant development took place
Just 18 days before his tenure, Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku approved N2 billion to procure luxury vehicles for himself, his deputy, and their wives. This information was disclosed by
Plateau State workers have begun an indefinite strike following the Government’s failure to meet their demands. The Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), Plateau chapter, issued a strike notice on Wednesday night
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, over alleged N22 billion fraud. Mamman, who was taken into custody in the early
Aggrieved aspirants vying for the Speaker of the House of Representatives position in the upcoming 10th National Assembly are grouping against the All Progressives Congress (APC) adopted candidates, according to
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of the petition filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Thursday. Justice
The Action Alliance (AA) has announced the withdrawal of its petition against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The party, represented by its legal team
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, and Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, will headline a high-level policy discussion focusing on repositioning Nigeria’s economy for a post-oil future. The policy
