The federal government on has announced a N5 billion palliative for each of the 36 states of the federation, including the federal capital territory (FCT), to cushion the biting effect of the removal of the petrol subsidy. Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum, announcement this on Thursday in Abuja while addressing State House correspondents at…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has held its convention, affirming Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. The convention held in Abuja on Sunday, with about 2,500 delegates who endorsed the 19-member National Working Committee…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman As Nigeria approaches the pivotal 2027 general election, the nation faces a critical juncture, contending with escalating security crises and a perceived leadership deficit. Public discourse is dominated by urgent concerns regarding governmental efficacy and the pervasive insecurity that has gripped the country. Allegations made by All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart…
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state says the security challenges facing the state has led to crisis in the educational system in the state. Speaking on Wednesday in Kaduna, at a capacity training programme organised by the Nigeria Police Force Schools Protection Squad, Sani said school enrolment in Kaduna has declined because insecurity. He said…
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to name governors accused of stealing Local Government allocations. Buhari had on Thursday accused governors of “pocketing” allocations meant for LGs, and as such contributing to underdevelopment. However, speaking on Friday while inauguration of the Mgbuosimini ring and internal roads in Rumueme Kingdom of Obio-Akpor…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says, several terrorists were killed during an air operation conducted by the air component of Operation Whirl Punch at the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement on Sunday, statement released on Sunday NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said…
