…former Kaduna State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose public service was defined by integrity and exemplary leadership. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…

…faithful during the empowerment programme. Credit: Ikenna Obianeri Obi also praised Senator Victor Umeh for his continued support and commitment to the development of the constituency. He observed that genuine leadership should be measured by its visible impact on the lives of the people, rather than empty political pr…

…despite the deployment of security personnel. It could be recalled that a then serving Senator Gyang Dantong alongside a then member representing Barkin Ladi constituency Hon Gyang Fulani died after attending a mass burial in the local government in July 2012 .Indigenous youth organisations recently commended the Depar…

…office, he belongs to one of Nigeria’s most enduring political families. His father, Senator Raji Ayoola Adeleke, an ally of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was elected to the Senate on the Unity Party of Nigeria platform during the Second Republic. His elder brother, Isiaka Adeleke, became Osun’s first civilian governor in 199…

…support for community development projects. “In Abia, we have abolished discriminatory practices based on state of origin and assure you of equal opportunities to live, work and thrive in the state beyond the service year.” Earlier, the Abia State Coordinator of the NYSC, Yunusa Tanimu, disclosed that the orientation e…

Russia could attack NATO within weeks US intelligence warns as Putin 'aims to test alliance amid weapons shortage' US intelligence officials have warned that Russia could attempt to test NATO's resolve with a limited attack, potentially within the coming months.According to reports, the assessment has shifted from prev…

…legislative oversight and undermined fiscal discipline. Quoting Senate Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, who had reportedly described the non-implementation of Appropriation Acts as conduct capable of constituting an impeachable offence, the lawmakers demanded comprehensive implementation reports for the 2024…

…despite the billions already remitted.The Senate Public Accounts Committee, chaired by Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo, is investigating audit queries issued by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation concerning the operations of the extractive industries between 2021 and 2023.Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Reven…

…in the Department of Commercial Law, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Law and Coordinator of the ABU Law Clinic, where he championed clinical legal education and promoted access to justice for underserved communities. He was widely respected for his scholarship, mentorship and dedication to legal education. Although he…

…fragmentation, fracture and balkanization of the homeland.” With only 20 seats in a 72-senator body, Milei’s party backed down and removed the chapter dealing with land purchases by foreigners, which would have raised the limit on land available for foreign purchase from 15 per cent to 25 per cent. Nearly five per cent…

…proud and prosperous for generations to come,” he added. Earlier, the National Coordinator of OPU Canada, Prince Olajide Olateru, reflected on the union’s journey over the past decade and expressed gratitude to God for its growth and achievements. He thanked Iba Gani Adams for providing visionary leadership that has in…

…that the entire sum she had been saving since last year was lost after the coordinator allegedly failed to pay her. She revealed that the matter has already been reported to the police, but she is yet to recover the money, leaving her devastated and uncertain about her business expansion plans. “Just like that, the ₦10…

…Mrs. Epelle-Asemota Bridgitte Osayuki remains the party’s candidate for the Edo South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also alleged that an error occurred during the publication of candidates’ particulars by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), resulting in the display…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is neither seeking nor supportive of a one-party state, stressing the government’s commitment to political pluralism and democratic competition. This is as he said Tinubu’s adm…

…God calls you there is no network failure - Dino Melaye warns Tinubu Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has cautioned President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, drawing a comparison with the late former military Head of State, Sani Abacha.Melaye said that despite Abacha receiving the endorsement o…

Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has blamed the All Progressives Congress (APC) for failing to effectively communicate the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to Nigerians, insisting that despite the prevailing economic hardship, the government has recorded signifi…

…promptly to medical institutions for use in training doctors studying morbid anatomy.He stated:"The above decisions concerning the disposal of my corpse are rooted in the firm conviction that my physical remains should, if possible, be useful to the living."Ola Balogun reveals what should happen to his body and organs…

…across the state to pursue academic excellence. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Senator Monday Okpebholo-led administration to promoting quality education and creating an enabling environment where talented young people can thrive and compete favourably at both national and international levels. “The future of our…

Sen. Mohammed Onawo, representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Onawo, who disclosed this during a news conference on Wednesday in Lafia, also declared his intention to run for the governorship seat in Nasarawa state. Th…

…Armed Forces with modern weapons and technology to tackle emerging security threats. Senators commend Tinubu The Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, praised President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 30 to 80 per cent sala…

…of the government to the areas in which they are lagging behind. That is why we have senators and members of the House of Representatives in the National Assembly. At the state level we also have state houses of assembly responsible for carrying out oversight functions on the activities of the executives. But because o…

…in the Senate Judiciary Committee was along party lines and came after two Republican senators dropped their opposition to Blanche’s nomination. Blanche’s Senate confirmation had been held up by concerns from senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over a $1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of politically motivated pros…

…last primary election. Some aspirants who were earlier announced the winners of the senatorial and House of Representatives primaries sued the party for allegedly removing their names from the list of candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission by the National Working Committee of the APC. As…

…occupies a vital place in our lives, any cultural practice that is oppressive, discriminatory, or insensitive to gender should be abandoned immediately.''I learned today that a TikToker underwent a traditional "cleansing" ritual after filming an Oloolu masquerade procession.While culture occupies a vital place in our l…

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has called for private-sector investment in agriculture to achieve national food security and reduce poverty. The post Bagudu advocates private sector investment to advance food system transformation appeared first on Tribune Online.