Author: Damilola Olufemi

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday officially inaugurated the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

Nigeria’s sports and entertainment spaces are lighting up with excitement as three major events capture the nation’s attention — the Super Falcons’ thrilling WAFCON victory, the surprise twist in Big Brother Naija’s 10th season, and the breakout success of Kemi Adetiba’s new Netflix series, To Kill a Monkey. These milestones have reignited national pride and stirred up excitement across social media and beyond. In Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday night, the Super Falcons pulled off a stunning comeback to reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, beating host nation Morocco 3-2 in a nail-biting final. Down 2-0 at halftime in…

The Senate has dismissed as false reports claiming that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele were involved in a confrontation during a recent executive session. In a statement released on Sunday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, debunked the claims, insisting the reports misrepresent the actual proceedings within the upper chamber. Senate clarifies Akpabio, Bamidele “Our attention has been drawn to diverse media reports claiming that the president of the Senate, His Excellency Godswill Akpabio, and leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, clashed during an executive session recently convened…

As Nigeria prepares for another constitutional amendment cycle, one of the most hotly debated issues resurfacing is the demand for the creation of new states. From the creeks of the Niger Delta to the rugged terrains of the North-East, various ethnic and regional groups are intensifying their calls to redraw Nigeria’s federal structure. The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, has received a staggering 46 separate requests for new states, alongside 117 proposals for additional local government areas. “We are receiving numerous submissions, and each will be evaluated on constitutional merit, economic viability,…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final on Saturday, securing their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The win was a sweet redemption for Justin Madugu’s squad, who had been knocked out by the North Africans in the semi-finals of the previous edition. Despite a dominant start by Nigeria, Morocco took the lead in the 13th minute after a scramble in the box left Ghizlane Chebbak, the tournament’s leading scorer, with enough space to rifle a powerful shot past goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. Ijamilusi Folashade tried to…

President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the Super Falcons ahead of their highly anticipated clash with host nation Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), urging the team to finish strong and secure their 10th continental title. In a personal statement released on Saturday, Tinubu expressed pride in the team’s performance and spirit throughout the tournament. “You will finish strong by the Grace of God. Go for the tenth! Bring the trophy home. Your fellow countrymen and women, young and old, are rooting for you,” the President said. “I look forward to…

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Tax Act into law, exempting several goods and services from the 7.5% value-added tax (VAT). The Act, part of a broader tax reform initiative, was signed on June 26, alongside three other laws — the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Law, and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act. These reforms, which are expected to take effect from January 1, 2026, will operate under a newly branded agency — the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). According to the law, as sighted by The New Daily Prime, 15 categories of items will be…

The presidency has dismissed claims made by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is neglecting Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, rejected the allegations, stating that significant projects are currently underway across the northern region. “The claim that Northern Nigeria has been left behind is incorrect. The Tinubu administration has initiated and continued several landmark projects in the North, covering roads, agriculture, healthcare, and energy,” Dare said. He provided details of key infrastructure…

Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of marginalising the northern region in the allocation of national resources. Speaking during the Kano State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment on Thursday, Kwankwaso expressed concern over what he described as a lopsided distribution of federal funds in favour of the South. “Let me advise the Federal Government on the distribution of federal resources,” Kwankwaso said. “From the information available to us, it’s like most of the national budget is now tilting in one direction in…

Leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed optimism and renewed confidence on Thursday as the party successfully held its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the Wadata Plaza Secretariat in Abuja. The gathering, which marked a significant moment in the PDP’s ongoing efforts to reposition itself, saw the attendance of six governors, including Bauchi State Governor and PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman, Senator Bala Mohammed, and Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were also present at the meeting. After months of postponed attempts and defections to the All Progressives…