President Bola Tinubu, yesterday in Abuja, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fostering an investor-friendly environment by eliminating administrative hurdles in the energy and solid minerals sectors. Speaking at a business session at the State House, held as part of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s State Visit, Tinubu emphasised that unlocking the untapped potential of Nigeria’s energy sector remains a cornerstone of the country’s developmental agenda. Describing the German President’s visit as a…

Citing division within the party and the need to serve the people of his constituency better, a member of the House of Representatives Fom Dalyop Chollom on Tuesday defected from Labour Party, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Chollom’s resignation letter from the LP was read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas during plenary on Tuesday. In the letter, Chollom who represents the Barkin Ladi/Riyom…

1,500 defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and Young Progressive Party (YPP) have been received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) by a member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Jaji, (APC-Zamfara). Jaji, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Ecological Fund, represents Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency. A statement issued in Gusau on Monday by the lawmaker’s Media Assistant, Jamilu Iliyasu…

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, has officially filed a petition at the Ondo State Election Petition Tribunal, challenging the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. This legal move comes 24 days after the election results were declared. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had announced Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner, with…

A crisis seems to be brewing within the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives for Ijesa North Federal Constituency, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of neglecting the people of Ijesa North since his election in 2022. Oke, a fifth-term lawmaker and Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, took to Facebook on Sunday, December 8 evening…

Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has called for more love, care and inclusivity for People Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in the state. In a statement today, Rabiat Salman, Press Secretary of the Ministry of Youth ,said the governor emphasised that PLWDs deserve equal opportunities to thrive and achieve fulfilment in life. The governor made the call during a mega rally in Ilorin, organised to commemorate the International Day of…

The Labour Party (LP) has described as unfortunate the defection of some of its lawmakers in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress. National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Obiora Ifoh, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Ifoh announced that the LP has opened “A Hall of Shame” to accommodate the names of those who have so dishonoured not only the party but the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on development partners and stakeholders to address systemic inequalities and foster a more inclusive financial system to drive Nigeria’s economic growth. He emphasised that achieving the nation’s vision of a $1 trillion economy by 2030 depends on creating equitable access to financial services for all Nigerians, regardless of gender or geography. In a statement today, Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha said the Vice president made…

To ensure better efficiency,the Senate, today reshuffled its committee on tax reform bills. The Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the changes in the committee membership during today’s plenary. Akpabio disclosed that the Senate’s Chief Whip Tahir Monguno has been replaced by Kaka Shehu, the senator representing Borno Central Senatorial District. Both Monguno and Shehu hail from Borno State. The initial nine-member committee was constituted during yesterday’s plenary, chaired by Deputy…

The Federal Government (FG) in partnership with UNESCO, has inaugurated the UNESCO Chair in Integrated Flood Management and Water Resources, aimed at addressing the country’s pressing flood and water resource challenges.  Funmi Imuetinyan, the Director of Information and Public Relations in a statement said the initiative, housed at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, seeks to bolster food security, sustainable livelihoods, and resilience through innovative flood management strategies and capacity…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to revive the long-abandoned Edo Line, the state-owned transport company, as part of his administration’s efforts to restore public assets for economic growth.   Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the governor in a statement on Wednesday said the governor reveled this during an inspection visit to the Edo Line facilities on Mission Road, Benin City. He was accompanied by his deputy, Dennis…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has presented a 2025 budget proposal of N1.05 trillion to the State House of Assembly, emphasising hope, prosperity, and sustainable development.  The appropriation bill tagged the ‘Budget of Hope and Prosperity’, comprises N600.98 billion for capital expenditure and N453.56 billion for recurrent expenditure. Announcing the development on his X page, Governor Abiodun highlighted the budget’s focus on infrastructure, health, education, and fiscal responsibility. He said…