Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo Launches Probe into Obaseki’s Administration: ‘Accountability Starts Now’
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the formation of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the handling of state resources during Godwin Obaseki’s tenure. The committee, chaired by Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, will be inaugurated on November 26, 2024, at the Government House, Benin City. The governor’s spokesperson, Fred Itua, stated […]
$2.2 Billion Loan Request Sparks Rift in House: ‘Borrow for Progress, Not Waste,’ Lawmakers Warn
The House of Representatives is set for a heated debate over President Tinubu’s $2.2 billion loan request, aimed at addressing the N9.7 trillion deficit in the 2024 budget. While the Senate has already approved the request, lawmakers in the House are divided. Deputy Spokesman Philip Agbese assured Nigerians that the loan would support critical infrastructure […]
House of Reps Rejects Six-Year Single Term Bill
The House of Representatives has rejected a bill proposing a six-year single term for Nigeria’s president and governors, as well as other significant constitutional amendments. Sponsored by Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere and 33 other lawmakers, the bill also advocated for rotating executive powers among the six geopolitical zones to promote equity and reduce state creation agitations. The […]
Hungry and Helpless: 62.4% of Nigerian Families Struggle to Find Enough Food: ‘We’re Eating Less, Borrowing More’
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in partnership with the World Bank, reports that rising food prices, insecurity, and scarcity are deepening food insecurity across Nigeria. According to the General Household Survey (Wave 5), 65.8% of households cannot afford healthy meals due to financial constraints, and 48.8% have resorted to reducing their food intake as […]
ICYMI: Igbo Etiti LGA Chairman Appoints Advisers for Yam, Pepper, and Garden Egg Agriculture
Eric Odo, chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area in Enugu State, has appointed Ezeugwu Ogbonna as Senior Special Assistant on Agriculture (Yam and Pepper) and Nwodo Ugonna as Special Adviser on Garden Egg and Pepper. In a letter dated November 1, Odo clarified that the roles are temporary and subject to his discretion. Specific […]
PDP Crisis: Damagum Poised to Stay as Acting National Chairman Amid Leadership Disputes
Ahead of the PDP’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on November 28, indications suggest that Umar Damagum will remain the acting National Chairman into 2025. Despite facing criticism for perceived leadership shortcomings, party insiders report waning interest in replacing him before the next elective convention scheduled for late 2025. A senior PDP leader revealed […]
Audit Uncovers N4.64bn Financial Irregularities in Federal Ministry of Works Under Minister Fashola
An audit report has revealed over N4.64 billion in financial irregularities within the Federal Ministry of Works, raising concerns about systemic failures in financial oversight. The Auditor-General’s report, covering activities from 2020 to 2021 under former Minister Babatunde Fashola, highlights numerous issues such as unapproved payments, extra-budgetary spending, and contract awards lacking proper documentation. Key […]
Are Senate Seats Becoming Family Inheritances? Ndume Backs Ubah’s Widow for Anambra South
Senator Ali Ndume has urged his colleagues in the Senate to support Uchenna Ubah, widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, as his successor for the Anambra South senatorial seat. Speaking during a valedictory session honoring Senator Ubah, who died in July at 52, Ndume stressed the importance of preserving the late senator’s legacy. “This […]
Tinubu Pushes for N1.767trn Loan to Stabilize Naira and Fund 2024 Deficit
President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly’s approval for a new N1.767 trillion external loan to partly fund the N9.7 trillion deficit in the 2024 budget. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu outlined plans to raise the funds through Eurobonds, Sovereign Sukuk, or Bridge Finance/Syndicated Loans, with […]
“Stop Reporting Police Misconduct on Social Media!”—IGP Egbetokun Warns Nigerians
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has advised Nigerians to report police misconduct through the Police Complaints Response Unit (PCRU) rather than social media. Speaking at the PPROs/Police Communication Experts’ Conference in Asaba, Delta State, Egbetokun explained that addressing grievances on social platforms often spreads misinformation and undermines the force’s credibility. “We appeal […]