Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, presented the 2025 Budget Estimate of N471.13 billion to the Plateau State House of Assembly.  The budget, titled the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability”, is designed to improve the well-being and welfare of the state’s residents, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to people-centred development. Governor Mutfwang emphasised that the budget would focus on executing programs and projects aimed at fostering sustainable development and directly…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has congratulated Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi following his historic victory at the 71st Macau Grand Prix, where he clinched the 2024 FIA World Cup title.  Ugo’s achievement makes him the first American driver in over four decades to win the prestigious championship. In a statement on his X, Obi praised Ugo’s extraordinary talent, dedication, and hard work, emphasizing that…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reassured its supporters that the party’s governors and key stakeholders are united in their efforts to re-strategise and restore hope for Nigerians by stabilising the party. Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, made this statement on Friday, November 22, during a Gala Night at the Banquet Hall, Government House Rayfield, in Jos, the state capital. The event served as a platform for the PDP Governors’…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his “giant strides” in governance as he nears his second anniversary in office as Governor of Osun State. In a statement released via its official X handle on Friday, the PDP leadership highlighted several significant achievements under Adeleke’s administration, with a particular focus on infrastructure development, healthcare reforms, and community empowerment. “The @OfficialPDPNig Government in Osun State under His…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging international and local investments in Nigeria’s livestock sector to address farmer-herder conflicts, eradicate hunger, and drive economic growth.  Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement on Friday said he made this declaration on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Nigerian government and…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has underscored the critical role of Nigeria’s civil service in implementing President Bola Tinubu’s ambitious macroeconomic reforms.  Speaking at the launch of the Federal Civil Service Policies and Guidelines and the commemoration of Didi Esther Walson-Jack’s 100 days in office as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Edun described the civil service as the backbone…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) led by its Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed its support for the ongoing amendments to the 1999 Constitution.  The governors hosted the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, alongside key officials driving the constitutional review, during a meeting on Wednesday night. In the meeting, Deputy Speaker Kalu briefed the thirty-six state governors on the progress of the constitutional…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has emphasised that with the completion of the electoral process that confirmed him as the returning governor, his focus is now firmly on governance.  He made this statement as he and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, were warmly welcomed at the Akure Airport on Thursday, following their return from Abuja. The duo had just collected their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

The Kwara State Government and key stakeholders have commended the federal government (FG) for the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, describing it as a game-changer for governance and citizen engagement in Nigeria. At the stakeholders’ engagement session held in Ilorin, the state capital, the Commissioner for Communications, Bola Olukoju, expressed optimism about the bill’s potential to revolutionise government operations. He highlighted Kwara’s commitment to a technologically driven future, pointing…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has urged Atiku Abubakar, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, to abandon any plans of running for president again in 2027. In a video that surfaced online, George reminded Atiku of his numerous attempts to clinch the presidency since 1993, advising him to step aside for younger candidates. “You’ve been contesting since 1993, don’t waste…

A bill seeking to amend the 1999 constitution to provide for a single term of six years for the offices of the president, governors and local government chairmen was rejected by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by the member representing Ideato North, South federal constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere and 33 other lawmakers, also seeks zonal rotation of presidential and governorship seats, as well as…

The National Economic Council (NEC) has taken decisive steps to tackle the ongoing issues plaguing Nigeria’s power sector, including the recent power grid collapses, by establishing a committee to implement the National Electrification Strategy. This initiative is aimed at ensuring reliable and affordable electricity access across the country. At the 146th meeting of NEC held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs the Council,…