The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), in collaboration with 134 civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), has called for the immediate withdrawal of Tinubu’s proposed Tax Reform Bills, describing them as a threat to Nigeria’s socioeconomic stability, particularly in the North. This stance was articulated in a communique issued after a town hall … Continue reading Northern groups, CSOs disagree with Tinubu – reject president’s proposed tax reform bills
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2025 budget: Why senate panel ordered NAN, NOA to review proposals
At the budget defense session on Thursday, the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation directed the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to revise and resubmit their budgetary proposals for the 2025 fiscal year. The committee, chaired by Senator Kenneth Eze (APC, Ebonyi Central), questioned the feasibility and impact … Continue reading 2025 budget: Why senate panel ordered NAN, NOA to review proposals
Ganduje slams Peter Obi over alleged ‘threat to Felix Morka’s life’
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has accused 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi of libel and inciting his followers to issue death threats against APC spokesman Felix Morka. Ganduje accused Obi of lying by claiming that Morka threatened him and his family in a recent interview. Obi had … Continue reading Ganduje slams Peter Obi over alleged ‘threat to Felix Morka’s life’
FIRS Chairman, Adedeji not interested in 2027 governorship election
Amid endless speculations, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zaccheus Adedeji, has ruled out plans to contest the Oyo State governorship seat in the 2027 general election. Adedeji said he was only interested in his current job as the Executive Chairman of FIRS, despite being tipped by some political elements in … Continue reading FIRS Chairman, Adedeji not interested in 2027 governorship election
Ex-minister, Dalung slams political elites for ‘using Buhari’ against Jonathan
A former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has claimed that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari was used to eliminate his predecessor, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Dalung said the political elites, however, dumped Buhari after using him to eliminate Jonathan. The former Minister spoke while featuring on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast, Mic On. He also alleged that the political elites … Continue reading Ex-minister, Dalung slams political elites for ‘using Buhari’ against Jonathan
2025 Budget: Tinubu postpones presentation of national budget to NASS
President Bola Tinubu has postponed Tuesday’s scheduled 2025 national budget presentation to both houses of the National Assembly. The N47.9 trillion 2025 Budget was earlier scheduled to be presented to the legislators, but reports within the National Assembly as obtained by DAILY POST correspondent indicated that the presentation has been shifted to Wednesday, 18th December … Continue reading 2025 Budget: Tinubu postpones presentation of national budget to NASS
Aisha Yesufu slams Kemi Badenoch over comments on corrupt practices in Nigeria
A social critic, Aisha Yesufu, has told the leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, not to use her “Nigerian poverty mentality” to lower standards in the UK. Yesufu’s statement, shared in a post on her X handle, came in response to Badenoch allegedly describing her upbringing in Nigeria as being overshadowed by … Continue reading Aisha Yesufu slams Kemi Badenoch over comments on corrupt practices in Nigeria
Nyesom Wike appoints Lere Olayinka as SSA on Public Communication & Social Media
The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr. Olalere James Olayinka as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, effective immediately. Mr. Olayinka, a seasoned media and communications professional, brings over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management. His career spans … Continue reading Nyesom Wike appoints Lere Olayinka as SSA on Public Communication & Social Media
2027: Kenneth Okonkwo begs Atiku, Peter Obi, and Tinubu to step aside for new faces
A former spokesman of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has charged President Bola Tinubu, ex-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi to step aside ahead of the 2027 elections. Okonkwo said Tinubu, Obi, and Atiku are not fit to contest in the 2027 election, stressing … Continue reading 2027: Kenneth Okonkwo begs Atiku, Peter Obi, and Tinubu to step aside for new faces
‘You lied’ about 2027 presidency – Atiku replies Bode George
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has said he’s not preoccupied with the 2027 presidency currently. Atiku said he’s currently preoccupied with the plight of Nigerians suffering hunger and deprivation due to President Bola Tinubu’s policies. The former Vice President was responding to a remark by the PDP Board … Continue reading ‘You lied’ about 2027 presidency – Atiku replies Bode George

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