President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asserted that the decision to remove the fuel subsidy has significantly improved Nigeria’s financial standing, leading to a marked increase in allocations to state governments. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) maiden national caucus meeting in Abuja, the president confidently stated that governors could testify to receiving more funding to support their states since the subsidy was scrapped. “There is no way Nigeria could…

London, UK – Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson could stage a dramatic return to Parliament, according to close ally, Jacob Rees-Mogg. Speaking on GB News, Rees-Mogg suggested that Johnson might contest the Runcorn and Helsby by-election if the seat becomes available. The speculation follows the sentencing of current MP Mike Amesbury, who was handed a 10-week prison sentence after pleading guilty to assaulting a constituent. Despite his conviction, Amesbury—who was…

The US Consulate General in Lagos has teamed up with the Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy to launch the Emerging Technicians Conference, a new initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerian technicians with the essential skills to excel in their trades and build sustainable businesses. In a statement released on Wednesday, February 26, JoEllen Gorg, Acting US Consul General, made the announcement during a goodwill address at the American…

The Managing Director and CEO of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, has disclosed that only two of the company’s six gas trains are operational, primarily due to persistent attacks on its pipelines by vandals. These disruptions have led to significant losses for the company and hindered its ability to meet global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja…

Lagos, Nigeria– The zoning arrangement for the Lagos State House of Assembly speakership has further fuelled the ongoing crisis, with recent indications suggesting that the position has been zoned to Lagos West. Political leaders from the region have been pushing for a fair balance of power, arguing that with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hailing from Lagos Central, it is only justifiable for the next Speaker to emerge from Lagos West or…

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to intervene in the handling of his terrorism case, following the recusal of Justice Binta Nyako from the trial. In a letter dated February 20, 2025, Kanu appealed to the CJN to direct the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to reassign…

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called for urgent electoral reforms in the country, emphasising that ‘ghost voters’ are undermining the integrity of the voting system. Speaking at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa in Abuja on Tuesday, February 25, Jonathan said Nigeria’s electoral process would continue to face credibility challenges unless the country appointed leaders with integrity to oversee elections. According to the former…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, into a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. This decision follows a review of the initial proposal by the previous administration, which had considered upgrading the polytechnic into a University of Management Science and Technology.. However, Governor Aiyedatiwa, upon assuming office, announced the institution’s conversion into a specialized agricultural university to serve as a…

New York, NY – The Trump administration has taken decisive action to eliminate New York City’s controversial congestion charge, a policy that has been widely criticized by drivers. In a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Highway Administration had revoked federal approval for the tolling program. Duffy stated that the administration would work with the New York State Department of…

By Damilola Olufemi Federal vs State Power Struggle: Can Local Governments Autonomy? In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on July 11,2024 ordered the federal government to bypass the state governments and directly pay revenue allocations to local government councils,yet this directive is mostly observed in the breach by some governors.In this report, Damilola Olufemi who sought the views of experts on the issue,unveils the many challenges encountered in implementing…

To improve the Nigeria education sector, the Federal Government says that over 6,000 teachers are to be trained in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pedagogy training programme after its launch. The development aims to aid innovative, technologically driven education and enhance teaching methods across the Nigerian secondary schools. The initiative was organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) with the sponsorship of Google Research and supported by both…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a defamation lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, over alleged defamatory statements published by his aide on Facebook. According to The PUNCH, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal action follows a reshuffle in the Senate, which saw her seat reassigned after some opposition members switched to the majority wing. Senator Natasha resisted the move, leading to a confrontation with Akpabio, the Senate President. In the…