…spending, alongside an increase in value-added tax. However, the French-speaking liberal MR party, a coalition partner, has opposed further tax increases, arguing that they would drive up inflation.The negotiations are also taking place amid sustained opposition from trade unions, which have organised months of protest…

…trailed the visit of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, to the state last week.DAILY POST reports that less than 24 hours before Obi’s visit for a town hall meeting, the NDC camp alleged that the state government had instructed the owners of the venue booked for the event…

…experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Why do I have confidence to talk about Mr President? It’s because of many reforms this man has put in place that is yielding fruit for this country,” he said. He urged business owners and members of the public to consider the changes in the economy since Tinubu assumed offic…

…say he’s not going to restore the petrol subsidy, but beyond spouting some statistics, Mr Peter Obi has absolutely nothing to offer,” he said.2027: Shettima Attacks Atiku, Peter Obi over fuel subsidy, Nigeria’s economy

…because postponing the decision would worsen the country’s economic problems. “But Mr President understood that postponing difficult decisions would multiply the eventual cost. He accepted the burden of acting while others calculated the comfort of delay,” Shettima said. The Vice President also compared petrol prices i…

…from Mandiya's apartment began spreading to neighbouring properties.‎‎"For 72 hours, Mr President, nobody knew where Bello Mandiya was," he told the Senate.‎‎He said the Chief Imam of Apo also raised the alarm after noticing that Mandiya, who regularly joined other Muslims for the five daily prayers, had been absent fo…

…that available volumes remained insufficient to meet domestic demand. “That’s why when Mr President introduced the Naira for Crude, it was meant to help us gain some stability. And it has worked, but we don’t have enough quantity to give as of yet,” he said. The minister expressed optimism that increased crude oil prod…

…the government's goal is economic self-reliance rather than dependency on handouts. "Mr President believes that our young people do not simply need assistance. They need opportunity. They need skills. They need the tools to compete and build sustainable livelihoods. And that is what today represents," she said.She urge…

…over the continued impact of high fuel costs on household expenses and businesses. “Mr President, during his Independence Day speech said he will do more to address the high cost of living, energy insecurity and other economic challenges being faced by citizens. “We want the president to take more immediate steps to ea…

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has called for the immediate and safe rescue of about 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted while travelling to their orientation camp. Obi described the abduction as another disturbing indication of the worsenin…

…special place a mother holds in the life of a child and, more personally, by the support Mr President showed me during the difficult period following the loss of my own mother,” she said. The minister also expressed gratitude to Tinubu for his continued support and kindness towards her.See more Punch stories on Google.…

…to direct security agencies to treat the rescue of the victims as a national emergency."Mr President must make the immediate rescue of these corps members a priority. It is the responsibility of the government to protect Nigerians, particularly young people who are travelling across the country in the service of their…

…extending to both the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu, and the Labour Party candidate, Mr Peter Obi, also warrants clarification. It is interesting to hear Ortom explain his position as statesmanship while acknowledging support for opposing presidential interests. If providing campaign logistics, including transportat…

…the Media Office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, insisted that he is prepared for the presidency by performance records and not by political patronage. According to Peter Obi Media Office, the former Anambra State governor managed a state before seeking to…

…as Chairman; Hajiya Abdulquadir Ajara as Vice Chairman; Mr Emma Adepele as Secretary; Mr Peter Onuabu as Assistant Secretary; ACC Ahmed Saketsu-chi as Financial Secretary; CSC Alonu Toba as Treasurer; ACC Malam Onu Umoru as Auditor; DCC Malam Umar Abubakar as PRO; and DCC Isa Jubril Muhammad as Provost. In their closin…

…bless all the ‘content creators’ putting in the work and travelling with our principal, Mr Peter Obi, @PeterObi, the incoming President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Insha Allah), to document and show all the workings he does! “Many are angered that they cannot say it is AI. “They want it to be like what he did i…

…out of the executions; we’ve not had one in close to 20 years. Is there an effort to get Mr President to sign the execution of these death sentences? A nation evolves with its realities. Years ago, when we did not face this level of violence and terrorism, hesitation over signing death warrants may have reflected a dif…

…Peter Obi has disclosed that he held talks with Canada’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Pasquale Salvaggio, as part of moves to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions. In a post on his X account, the former Anambra State governor who explained that the meeting was held at the invi…

…Ukrainian territories were a violation of fundamental international principles. “Mr President, Russia’s war in Ukraine is a clear violation of our UN Charter and of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” she said. “These are key principles; principles that bind every United Nations Member State.” MacIntosh l…

…as an example for others to stop.” Meanwhile, the father of the late UNIPORT graduate, Mr Princewill Obodo, said his son was targeted and killed, saying he gathered from the Divisional Police Officer that the officers involved in his son’s death had been sent to provide security at the venue of the just-concluded Annua…

…The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the 2027 polls, Mr Peter Obi; and National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, yesterday, tackled President Bola Tinubu over alleged attempts to block release of his past records in the United States by the Federal…

…the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi; former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso; and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, eventually pursuing separate political platforms and presidential ambitions. Framework The G-100 process is therefore entering tomorro…

…the opposition had conceded. “As to whether the opposition has already conceded 2027 to Mr President or is even conceding power to the APC beyond 2031, no, no, no, not at all,” he maintained. The response was not simply about correcting Yari. It was also about denying the ruling party the political advantage that can c…

…rested on the shoulders of governors at the subnational level. “What we have agreed with Mr President is that he will be delivered. All the APC governors are solidly behind Mr President. To that extent, governors are expected to deliver their states, and they know where the shoe pinches. “So, the governors will identif…

…security is the foundation for every other area of development. “As Commander-in-Chief, Mr President has remained firm in his commitment to equipping and repositioning our security institutions, in the clear understanding that national security is not merely one item on the list of national priorities — it is the found…