Tag: Politics
FG Urges States to Reopen Schools Shut for Ramadan, Says Education Minister
The Federal Government has called on the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kano states to reconsider their decision to shut down state-owned schools for the Ramadan period. The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, expressed concern over the potential loss of learning time and emphasized the need to prioritize education, even during the…
Irate Benue Youths Raze LG Secretariat, Palace, Senator’s Hotel Over Killings
Angered by the recent killings of farmers, women, and children by suspected herdsmen, irate youths in Benue State have set fire to the local government secretariat, the palace of a traditional ruler, and a hotel owned by Senator Titus Zam in Naka, Gwer-West Local Government Area. The violent protest erupted on Monday following the murder…
Ezekwesili Calls for Akpabio to Step Aside Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step aside pending an investigation into sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The allegations arose following a heated argument between Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan over seating arrangements in the Senate. In a statement issued on Monday, Ezekwesili demanded…
Tinubu Urges Governors to Prioritize Poor and Vulnerable Nigerians Amid Hardship
President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors and other political leaders to focus their resources and policies on addressing the needs of poor and vulnerable Nigerians. The President made the appeal on Monday during an Iftar dinner at the State House in Abuja, where he hosted governors, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC),…
IPOB’s Lawyer Criticizes Anambra Governor Over Ban on Public Preaching
The legal counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has strongly opposed the Anambra State Government’s recent ban on public preaching and the imposition of a ₦500,000 fine on defaulters. Ejiofor, speaking to journalists in Owerri on Monday, described the ban as a violation of Section 38(1) of the 1999 Constitution…
Keyamo Declares Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election a “Done Deal,” Predicts PDP’s Fall in Delta
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, describing it as a “done deal.” Keyamo also predicted the downfall of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State during the next election cycle. The minister made these declarations on Sunday at a welcome reception…
Rivers Crisis: APC Calls for Governor Fubara’s Resignation or Impeachment
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to either resign from office honourably or face impeachment by the State House of Assembly. The party accused the governor of committing numerous impeachable offences, citing the recent judgment of the Supreme Court as evidence of his alleged misconduct. Speaking at…
Kogi Youths Declare Solidarity with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, Condemn Senate Suspension
Youths in Kogi State have expressed strong support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central, following her recent suspension by the 10th Senate. In a statement issued on Sunday, the youths described the suspension as “crude and peremptory,” warning that the Senate is heading in the wrong direction under the leadership of Senate…
Fubara Calls for Key Meeting with Rivers Assembly Speaker, Lawmakers
Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has officially summoned the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, alongside other assembly members, to a crucial meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The invitation, issued by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, signals a significant step in bridging the gap…
Shehu Sani Slams NPC’s ₦1 Trillion Census Budget as “Madness”
Former federal lawmaker and social critic, Shehu Sani, has strongly criticized the National Population Commission (NPC) for requesting nearly ₦1 trillion to conduct a national census. Describing the request as “madness,” Sani questioned the rationale behind such a hefty budget, especially at a time when the country is grappling with economic challenges and competing priorities….