Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s federal system is not inherently faulty but has been weighed down by poor resource management and a lack of accountability across all levels of government. The Vice President said this at the 7th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking, the Vice President
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has commended the United Bank for Africa (UBA) for its longstanding role in advancing economic development across Africa. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the UBA UK Limited office in London on Wednesday, Dr. Adesina emphasized the importance of building bridges between international financial
Valentine Ozigbo, a leading aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Anambra State, has formally rejected the results of the party’s primary election held on April 5, 2025. Describing the process as “a well-orchestrated heist designed to deliver a predetermined outcome,” Ozigbo submitted a petition to the APC Appeals Committee challenging the
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has filed a fiery ₦5 billion lawsuit against fellow lawmaker Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North, over some seriously bold claims made on national TV. According to court documents filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, Natasha isn’t taking lightly to comments made by Nwaebonyi during
Youths across several states in Nigeria took to the streets on Monday under the aegis of the #TakeItBack Movement to protest against the controversial Cybercrime Act, worsening economic conditions, and recent political developments in Rivers State. The protests, which occurred simultaneously in cities including Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Yobe, Osogbo, and Ibadan, were met with
On Monday, April 7, 2025, a peaceful protest in Abuja’s Maitama area turned chaotic when police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators. The Take-It-Back Movement organized the protest in collaboration with several civil society organizations to address pressing national issues. Key Concerns Raised by Protesters: •Misuse of the Cybercrime Act: Organizers allege that the Act
The Federal Government has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos, allowing vehicular movement after weeks of closure for maintenance work. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the reopening on Friday while addressing journalists in Lagos. He stated that permanent repairs on the bridge would commence in three weeks, following temporary palliative measures to ease
Behind the State Takes a Dive into the Senate Face-Off Between Senator Nwaebonyi and Oby Ezekwesili What Happened? A heated exchange between Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North and former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, disrupted a Senate Committee hearing on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The confrontation, which included verbal insults, has since sparked
The Federal Government has extended the application deadline for recruitment into the Federal Civil Service to March 17, 2025. The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) initially announced the recruitment exercise on January 27, 2025, offering over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies. However, technical difficulties experienced by many applicants led to widespread calls
President Bola Tinubu has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an “extraordinary leader and statesman” whose contributions to Nigeria’s development remain indelible. He praised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his decades-long service to Nigeria, highlighting his influence on national policies and governance. In a tribute marking Obasanjo’s 88th birthday on Wednesday, Tinubu acknowledged the former
