Tag: Governance
Fiscal Years are Defined by Law, Not the Calendar
Abuja, Nigeria – May 19, 2026 The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has clarified that fiscal years are determined by legal and administrative frameworks rather than the conventional calendar year. Yakubu made the clarification while addressing public discussions surrounding Nigeria’s budgeting process and fiscal policy implementation, stressing that government fiscal…
Kwara Governor Endorses Amb. Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as Preferred Successor for APC Gubernatorial Ticket09
Ilorin, Kwara State — May 19, 2026 Following extensive consultations with party structures and leadership across the state, the governor described Amb. Yahaya Seriki as “young, pro-people, astute, and broad-minded,” praising him as a “great political mobiliser” with “profound investments in and extensive goodwill among the people of Kwara State.”“I have no doubt about his…
Nigeria Launches Tax Ombud Digital Platforms to Strengthen Fair Tax Administration
Abuja, Nigeria — May 19, 2026 The Federal Government has launched new digital platforms under the Tax Ombud initiative aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and fairness in Nigeria’s tax administration system.The initiative, unveiled by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Finance, is designed to provide taxpayers…
Tunde Olusunle Raises Questions Over Alleged N800 Billion Governors’ Fund Dispute
ABUJA, Nigeria — May 19, 2026 Political commentator and public affairs analyst, Tunde Olusunle, has stirred fresh debate over an alleged N800 billion controversy involving state governors and internal tensions within the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF).In a strongly worded commentary published by , Olusunle alleged that the fund “was indeed going the way of what…
Meghan Markle Unveils Geneva Exhibition Highlighting Social Media Dangers for Children
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – MAY 19, 2026 Meghan Markle has unveiled a new exhibition in Geneva aimed at raising awareness about the dangers social media poses to children and teenagers.The exhibition, launched during an international forum on child safety and digital wellbeing, focuses on issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation, mental health challenges, and the growing…
DEFENCE MINISTER REAFFIRMS SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF THE NATION’S FALLEN HEROES
Abuja, Nigeria – May 19, 2026 The Federal Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the families of military personnel who lost their lives in service to the nation.The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, gave the assurance while receiving Hassan Braimah, brother of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, at the Ministry…
I Will Continue To Work Hard Until We Realise Our Dreams, President Tinubu Assures Nigerians In Rwanda
KIGALI, RWANDA – MAY 18, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to work tirelessly to achieve the nation’s collective aspirations and deliver sustainable economic growth for the people. President Tinubu gave the assurance during engagements with investors and members of the Nigerian community in Kigali, Rwanda, where he…
All 22 Political Parties Submit Membership Registers to INEC, Meeting Extended Deadline for 2027 Polls
Abuja, Nigeria – May 18, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties have fully complied with the Electoral Act 2026 by submitting their membership registers, just two days before the revised deadline.In a statement released by the Commission, INEC said the parties met the extended submission date…
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR HYACINTH ALIA ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY
Abuja, Nigeria — May 15, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, commending his leadership and developmental strides in the state. In a statement personally signed by the President, Tinubu praised Governor Alia for his transformative efforts aimed at industrialising…
NEMA Flags Off 2026 Flood Preparedness Campaign For South-South Region In Calabar, Cross River State
CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE — MAY 15, 2026 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has flagged off the 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on Flood Disaster and Related Hazards for the South-South geo-political zone in Calabar, Cross River State. Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, who flagged off the campaign on Thursday, May 14, 2026,…