Citing mischief ,the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled the former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi following his New Year press conference, where he criticised the political, economic, security, and healthcare situations in Nigeria. Obi during the conference expressed concerns that the country’s political, economic, and security conditions continue to worsen daily, despite government assertions of progress in various sectors. In response to the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu in his unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s fortunes and improving the standard of living for its citizens. Speaking at the 2025 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service held today at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic and Convention Centre in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji urged Nigerians to refrain from making negative remarks about the country. He emphasised that Nigeria is on…

Forty-eight hours after presenting the N1.188 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has signed it into law. Announcing the signing on his Facebook page today, the governor described the budget, titled ‘Budget of Inclusive Growth & Development,’ as a strategic plan for a prosperous year ahead. He emphasised that the budget focuses on key sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture,…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has assured citizens that his administration will prioritise education, health, agriculture, and other critical sectors to advance the state’s development in 2025. In a statement shared on his X page today, Otti emphasised that 2025 holds significant promise for the state, urging citizens to prepare for robust government interventions in education and health. He explained that in 2024, his administration allocated 35 per cent of…

Ahead of the 2027 polls,the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has clarified that no merger agreement has been reached with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), or any other political group.   Speaking at a press conference in Abuja today, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) addressed national issues while urging all patriotic Nigerians in the political space to unite against…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria, pledging to lead the nation to the “Promised Land” through bold reforms and collaborative governance. He expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support of the National Assembly, which he said has been pivotal to the administration’s progress over the past 19 months. The President made these remarks yesterday while receiving Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the central role of governors in driving Nigeria’s development, emphasising their leadership as essential to achieving economic growth, food security, and national prosperity.   Speaking at his Ikoyi residence during a New Year homage by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Tinubu lauded the governors’ support and called for greater collaboration between federal and state governments to tackle critical challenges.  …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that subsequent administrations squandered over $2 billion on Nigeria’s refineries, yet none of them became operational. In an interview with Channels Television, Obasanjo revealed that during his tenure, he sought to make the refineries functional by involving Shell, but the company declined. According to him, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), a pioneer in the country’s petroleum industry, outlined four reasons why…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting farmers through the consistent supply of subsidised agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, pesticides, and improved seedlings.   Speaking at the Chapel of Grace, Government House, Makurdi, the governor emphasised that these efforts aim to boost agricultural output across the state. Governor Alia also highlighted his administration’s dedication to infrastructure development. He noted that in 2024, contracts were awarded for the…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has announced the completion of the state’s airport, declaring it ready for operations. In December 2024, New Daily Prime reported that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) granted the airport a six-month license to commence non-scheduled flight activities. During his New Year broadcast aired across all radio and television stations in the state, the governor explained that the six months would be used to test…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reducing costs, increasing food production, and promoting the local manufacturing of essential drugs and medical supplies in 2025. He noted that the high cost of food and essential drugs remained a major concern for many Nigerian households in 2024. In his New Year message to Nigerians, Tinubu pledged to reduce inflation from its current rate of 34.6 per cent to 15…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to prioritise the extensive implementation of soft infrastructure in 2025. In his New Year message, the governor emphasised that his administration’s goal is to complement good roads with healthy bodies, empowered citizens, and resilient residents. He further assured that he would remain a responsive, empathetic, and attentive leader throughout the year. According to him, the well-being of the people will continue to be…