President Bola Tinubu has brokered a political truce in the lingering crisis in Rivers State, securing a deal that allows Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain in office, on the condition that he will not contest for a second term in 2027. The agreement, which was struck during a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa on
Despite its vast size and strategic advantages, Nigeria has struggled to convert its demographic and resource strengths into lasting economic competitiveness. At the core of this challenge is a stagnant manufacturing sector, contributing less than 13% to GDP and operating at just 56% of its capacity. Over 767 manufacturing firms shut down or suspended operations
President Bola Tinubu has withheld his assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025, citing concerns over a clause that allows the agency to retain a portion of the proceeds recovered from drug-related crimes. The President’s decision was communicated in a letter read aloud during plenary at the House of
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four major tax reform bills, signaling what he described as a bold new era in Nigeria’s economic governance. The signing ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by top government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas.
The Kaduna State Government has sharply rebuked former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who claimed that projects recently inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu in Kaduna were initiated during his tenure. In a statement released by Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, the state described El‑Rufai’s assertion as a “bare‑faced lie” and accused him of
Former US President Donald Trump has insisted that recent joint military strikes by the United States and Israel dealt a devastating blow to Iran’s nuclear programme, claiming it has been set back “decades.” The strikes came during a deadly 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, marking their most intense confrontation to date. During the conflict,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged receiving 110 letters of intent from political associations seeking registration ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. According to INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, 104 of these applications have been officially acknowledged, while the remaining six—submitted more recently—will be processed within the week. Addressing journalists during a regular
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a new political movement seeking registration, has not yet met the legal requirements to become a political party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun, said while the
Former Kaduna State Governor and ex-Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nasir El-Rufai, has offered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly targeting the quality and structure of his ministerial cabinet. During a recent appearance on Arise News, El-Rufai expressed disappointment over what he described as a bloated team of ministers lacking the expertise needed
Nigeria’s Federal Government generated ₦6.9 trillion in revenue between January and April 2025, marking a 40% increase from the ₦5.2 trillion recorded during the same period in 2024. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the second-quarter 2025 Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement Session held in
