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Friday, 10 January 2025 04:34

Bauchi Gov to Tinubu: Your policies not working, hardship worsening

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the growing hardships faced by Nigerians, asserting that the administration’s policies are not delivering the desired results. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation of Islamic scholars led by Sani Yahaya Jingir, Mohammed expressed concern over the impact of federal policies on both citizens and state governments. “I am not here to insult anyone or act arrogantly, but as leaders, we have a duty to speak the truth to one another,” he said. “Nigerians are suffering, and we governors are also struggling due to the president’s policies,…

Sunday, 05 January 2025 04:47

Northern elders call for suspension of Tinubu’s ‘draconian’ Tax Reform Bills

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of its proposed Tax Reform Bills, citing a lack of stakeholder engagement and potential adverse impacts on the nation, particularly Northern Nigeria. In a statement signed by the NEF’s Chairman of Management Board, A.M. Al-Amin Daggash, the forum criticized the government for sidelining critical voices and experts in the formulation of the reforms. It described the process as undemocratic and rushed, with insufficient public consultation. “It is shocking that in this age, after nearly three decades of democratic governance, Nigeria is still grappling with a government…

Friday, 03 January 2025 05:15

Tinubu spent 180 days abroad in 19 months of presidency - Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labor Party presidential candidate, stated Thursday that President Bola Tinubu has spent approximately 180 days abroad since taking office in May 2023, representing over 30% of his time as president. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Obi said these travels comprised more than 30 overseas trips to at least 16 different countries. According to records, Tinubu's international visits included multiple trips to the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and various African nations. Notable travels included an August 2023 visit to China for bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping, followed by a week-long stay in the UK.…

Monday, 30 December 2024 04:03

Atiku, Ndume slam Tinubu over military parade for son, cite concerns of personalised governance

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned a recent military parade involving Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, calling it a troubling example of the government’s increasing personalisation of state institutions. His criticism aligns with concerns raised by Senator Ali Ndume, who lamented that Nigeria’s democracy is being undermined by a shift towards personalised governance. In a statement released by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku described the parade as a “gross violation of military tradition” and demanded an investigation into what he termed an “unwarranted and nauseating display.” Atiku questioned the legitimacy of the “Nigeria Cadet Network,”…

Friday, 27 December 2024 04:56

Bauchi governor accuses Tinubu of anti-North policies, warns of backlash

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform policies, calling them “anti-northern” and threatening that the region would “show its true colours” in response. Speaking on Thursday, the governor, who also chairs the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, argued that the Tax Reform Bills disproportionately benefit other regions, while shortchanging the north. Mohammed’s comments were made during his reception of the Christian community in Bauchi State at the Government House on Wednesday, where he acknowledged their support during his political career. The gathering was part of the annual Christmas homage. The governor urged Tinubu to…

Friday, 20 December 2024 04:51

Atiku questions alleged hack of NBS website, says timing suspicious

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the recent claim that the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) was hacked, calling the incident “suspicious” and suggesting it could be an attempt to undermine the credibility of the agency’s data. The NBS reported on Wednesday that its website, www.nigerianstat.gov.ng, had been compromised, advising the public to disregard any information posted there until further notice. The agency’s website displayed a “Page hacked” message, with the site still unavailable as of Wednesday evening. The alleged hack comes just a day after the NBS published its Crime Experience and Security…

Thursday, 19 December 2024 04:51

Afenifere calls for immediate release of Dele Farotimi, denounces Police abduction and legal abuses

Afenifere, a prominent Yoruba socio-political organization, held a world press conference yesterday to raise alarm over the abduction, detention, and violations of the constitutional rights of Dele Farotimi, a respected human rights lawyer and member of the group. The organization decried what it called an unjust and unlawful treatment of Farotimi by the Nigerian Police and legal authorities, which it described as a significant blow to Nigeria’s democracy, free speech, and personal liberty. Farotimi, a vocal advocate for civil rights, was arrested under contentious circumstances on December 3, 2024, when plainclothes officers reportedly stormed his office in Lagos. Eyewitnesses recounted…

Sunday, 15 December 2024 05:04

Ohanaeze Ndigbo gets interim President-General

Fidelis Chukwu, a former National Vice-Chairperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-East, has been appointed the new president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. He succeeds Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on July 25, 2024. Chukwu’s appointment was confirmed during an Imeobi Ohanaeze meeting on Saturday in Enugu, as announced by the group’s spokesperson, Chiedozie Ogbonnia. Chukwu will serve for 27 days, completing the remaining tenure of Imo State, which ends on January 10, 2024. His appointment follows the deaths of two previous Ohanaeze presidents-general—George Obiozor in 2022 and Iwuanyanwu in 2024—events which Ogbonnia described as a “chain of catastrophe.”…

Saturday, 14 December 2024 04:47

Why is Alex Otti afraid of Abia PDP’s shadow cabinet? - Enyinnaya Appolos

In every thriving democracy, the opposition plays a vital role in ensuring accountability, transparency, and good governance. One of the most effective mechanisms through which an opposition party fulfills this responsibility is the formation of a shadow cabinet. A shadow cabinet is not a parallel government, nor does it usurp the constitutional powers of the ruling administration. Rather, it is a legitimate and strategic structure that enables an opposition party to scrutinize, checkmate, and criticize the actions, policies, and programs of the government in power. The aim is to protect the public interest and prevent abuse of power or erosion…

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 04:52

APC used protests to seize power, now suppresses demonstrations - Ex-Chair NHRC

Chidi Odinkalu, former chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for using protests to secure political power in 2015, only to later clamp down on demonstrations once in office. Odinkalu made the remarks on Tuesday during an event organized by the NGO Global Rights, which was held on the X platform in observance of International Human Rights Day. The event’s theme was “Protest in Nigeria: A Democracy that Disqualifies Dissent.” While addressing the issue of the right to protest in Nigeria, Odinkalu stated, “I’m not sure it’s within my pay grade…

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Monday, 09 December 2024 04:38

Ghana's former president wins election

Ghana's former President John Dramani Mahama has staged a political comeback by winning the West African nation's presidential election after his rival Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat on Sunday. The result of Ghana's general election is another blow to a ruling party in a region where voters, hit by economic hardship, high inflation and local currency depreciation, have caused upsets as they seek changes in leadership. Mahama, 66, who served as Ghana's president from 2012 to 2016, framed Bawumia as representing a continuation of the policies that led to Ghana's worst economic crisis in a generation. The world's second…

Saturday, 07 December 2024 04:51

Ghana holds election amid economic turmoil

Ghana holds a presidential and parliamentary election on Saturday (today) amid hopes for an economic revival after the worst financial crisis in a generation, which led to a major debt default in the West African nation. President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down next month after serving the two terms allowed by the constitution in Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer and a significant gold producer. Twelve candidates are vying to succeed him, but the race is seen as primarily between Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, chosen successor of Akufo-Addo's New Patriotic Party (NPP), and former President John Dramani Mahama of the…

Friday, 06 December 2024 04:35

Gumi slams northern leaders opposed to Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills

Ahmad Gumi, a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, saying the proposed laws are a wake-up call to northern Nigerian leaders to develop their region. Gumi said the tax reform bills would create more opportunities in the economy than the existing tax system, which promotes multiple taxation. The cleric stated this on two different occasions on Tuesday and Wednesday in Kaduna. The videos of the conversation were posted on his Facebook page. The bills are the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024 -SB.583; the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2024- SB.584; and the…

Wednesday, 04 December 2024 04:43

Namibia elects first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia's ruling SWAPO party has been elected president and will be the country's first female leader, results released by the country's electoral commission showed on Tuesday. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, is the current vice president. Her victory will extend SWAPO's 34 years in power since it led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990. She received roughly 57% of valid votes in the presidential race, according to a breakdown given by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. Nandi-Ndaitwah needed to secure more than 50% of the votes to win. "The Namibian nation has voted for peace and stability,"…

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