The Kaduna State Government has dismissed claims by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai that all projects commissioned by President Bola Tinubu during his recent Kaduna visit were initiated by El-Rufai’s administration. El-Rufai made the claims during an appearance on Arise television. In response, the government, via a statement from Governor Uba Sani’s Chief Press Secretary Ibraheem Musa, labeled the claims as “bare-faced lies” and an attempt to distort the facts. The statement clarified that the projects were either initiated or completed under Governor Sani’s leadership. President Tinubu inaugurated three major projects during his visit: the Institutes of Vocational Training and Skills…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has issued a stark warning to President Bola Tinubu, stating that failure to resolve Nigeria’s challenges may lead to his departure from the All Progressives Congress. Speaking on Arise News, Ndume, who was the Director-General of Rotimi Amaechi’s presidential campaign, expressed frustration with the current state of governance. He cautioned that the APC could face collapse if it continues to absorb too many political interests without proper management. “If Tinubu continues this way, it doesn’t matter if he loads more people or governors, you are just endangering the APC,” Ndume said. Ndume also addressed…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has vehemently opposed President Bola Tinubu’s recent proposal to set up cattle ranches in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria. The group described the plan as a repackaged version of the discredited Ruga policy and a covert attempt to seize indigenous lands under the guise of government initiatives. Emma Powerful, IPOB’s spokesperson, issued a statement on Tuesday condemning the Federal Government for placing the interests of cattle colonies above critical national priorities like education, security, and innovation. He highlighted the historical consequences of grazing demands, which have led to the domination of native lands…
In a move aimed at promoting youth development and celebrating sporting excellence, Governor Peter Mbah has appointed Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye as an ambassador for Enugu State. The appointment was made during a meeting at the Lion Building, where Okoye was commended for his international football achievements and his commitment to giving back to his home state. Governor Mbah remarked, “Today, I had the pleasure of receiving the Super Eagles and Udinese star goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, at the Lion Building.” The governor revealed that Okoye plans to establish a charitable foundation and a football academy in Enugu,…
The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives have jointly approved a second extension of the capital component of the 2024 federal budget, pushing the deadline to December 31, 2025. This move has drawn criticism from various quarters, including economists and financial analysts, who argue that repeated extensions reflect poor government execution capacity and risk undermining fiscal discipline. The Senate’s decision followed an expedited passage of the amendment bill during plenary, with Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin announcing the approval. Senator Olamilekan Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, explained that the extension was necessary to complete ongoing capital projects…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has disbursed N1.45 billion in compensation to 195 residents of Ijan, Awo, and Araromi Ekiti whose lands were acquired for the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) project. The payment, made on Tuesday at the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti, marks a crucial step in advancing the state’s flagship initiative to build an innovation-driven economic hub. Governor Oyebanji described the EKZ as “a strategic economic initiative aimed at creating an innovation-driven ecosystem and a business incubation platform for knowledge-based enterprises in the state.” He noted that the project is expected to create more than 14,000 jobs,…
The Nasarawa State Government has confirmed that it is ready to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Lafia for the commissioning of several multi-billion naira projects spearheaded by Governor Abdullahi Sule. The announcement was made by Dr. Tanko Ibrahim, Commissioner for Information and Culture, during a media briefing on Tuesday. According to Dr. Ibrahim, President Tinubu will arrive at Usman Danfodio Airport and immediately proceed to commission the under/overhead bridge in Lafia, a key infrastructure development aimed at improving urban mobility. “The president will be received at the Usman Danfodio Airport in Lafia and will proceed to commission the under/overhead…
On Monday night, suspected cultists unleashed violence in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, resulting in the death of a policeman and a vigilante group member. The attack is believed to be a retaliatory act following the brutal assault on the Local Government Administrator, Goodluck Iheanachor, which took place last Friday. Reports indicate that approximately 30 armed hoodlums invaded the council premises last week, physically assaulting Iheanachor, seizing official documents, confiscating his phone, and forcing him to sign a resignation letter under duress. Iheanachor serves as one of the 23 Local Government Administrators appointed by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete…
On Tuesday, oil prices plunged by 3.5 percent following Israel’s public confirmation that it had accepted a ceasefire proposal put forward by US President Donald Trump to end the ongoing conflict with Iran. The announcement came after 12 days of escalating military exchanges that had threatened to disrupt global energy supplies. Brent crude dropped to $69 per barrel, and US WTI crude fell to $66.10 per barrel early Tuesday. Analysts noted that the market had priced in a “war premium” which has now largely dissipated as the prospect of peace emerged. Lee Hardman from MUFG highlighted that Brent had almost…
In a bold and candid interview on Arise TV, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai declared the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari a failure. The striking admission has set off a flurry of reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape. During the broadcast, El-Rufai did not mince words when he stated, “Buhari was a failure.” He criticized several aspects of Buhari’s governance, suggesting that the former President’s administration did not meet the expectations of Nigerians and fell short in addressing key challenges. El-Rufai, a prominent figure in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and once a staunch ally of Buhari, reflected…