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The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has leveled serious allegations against his successor, Governor Uba Sani, accusing him of collecting 40 percent kickbacks from contractors before awarding government contracts. El-Rufai made the accusation during an interview with Freedom Radio Kaduna on Monday, where he vehemently denied any involvement in corrupt practices during his tenure. He claimed that despite overseeing contracts worth billions, he never personally met with contractors, working exclusively through commissioners and permanent secretaries. “I have never stolen a kobo from anyone. If any contractor has given me a bribe, let him come forward,” El-Rufai asserted. He…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially revoked the land allocated to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its proposed national secretariat in the Central Business District of Abuja. In a letter dated March 13, 2025, titled “Notice of Right of Occupancy with File No.: MISC 81346 in Respect of Plot No.: 243 within Central Area District, Abuja,” Wike communicated the revocation, which was signed by the Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze. The letter, issued on Tuesday, states that the PDP failed to pay the annual ground rent for the property for a period…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of democratic principles. In a statement issued and signed by President, Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN,on March 18, 2025, the NBA expressed serious concerns over the suspension of the state’s governor, deputy governor, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, which was announced by the President as part of the emergency measures. According to the NBA, the declaration was made in response to political tensions and the reported vandalization…

Balqees Adeniji The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr. Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, has unveiled an ambitious series of reforms aimed at boosting the local government’s financial stability and ensuring efficient management of its resources. The reforms, which include the introduction of digital systems for revenue collection and enhanced transparency in governance, are expected to drive socio-economic development in the area. Oyegbola-Sodipo made the announcement during a press briefing held at the local government secretariat on Monday, where he shared updates on his administration’s initiatives since he assumed office. The event was attended by key local government…

Ayomide Awe The Ogun State chapter of the Commonwealth Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) has called for increased youth participation in government decision-making, urging Nigerian youths to embrace unity as a tool for national development. Speaking at a press conference in Abeokuta on Monday, the CYON State Coordinator, Ambassador Ojo Emmanuel, emphasized that Nigerian youths must move beyond being passive beneficiaries of policies and become active participants in shaping the nation’s future. The event was part of activities marking the 2025 Commonwealth Day celebration, themed “Together, We Thrive.” Emmanuel noted that the theme underscored the urgent need for collaboration among…

In a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected officials in the state. The declaration, announced in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, follows months of political turmoil and legal battles that have crippled governance in the oil-rich state. President Tinubu, in his address, expressed deep concern over the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State, citing the inability of key stakeholders to resolve their differences despite numerous interventions. According to him, the lingering conflict between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike—now…

President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action in response to ongoing political turmoil in Rivers state by nominating retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the state administrator. This move follows Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers due to persistent instability. Ibas, who previously served as Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021 and later as Ambassador to Ghana, has been tasked with overseeing the affairs of Rivers state for a minimum of six months. Tinubu’s intervention also includes the suspension of the state governor, deputy governor, and members of the state assembly. In a televised…

A Kano State High Court has issued a bench warbes Rdauolkm ki rant against a former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr M. A Lawal over failure to appear before it. The matter which bothered four count charges of criminal misappropriation of funds and Criminal Breach of Trust among others has APC National Chairman and former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the first defendant and Barr. M.A. Lawal is the second defendant in the suit, while the State Government is prosecuting the case. At the sitting of the court on Monday, the matter was slated for…

This site uses Google AdSense ad intent links. AdSense automatically generates these links and they may help creators earn money. Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 23.18% Monday, March 17, 2025 The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s inflation rate declined to 23.18 percent in February, from 24.48 percent reported in January. NBS announced the decline in its February 2025 consumer price index (CPI) on Monday. The bureau said the headline inflation rate in February rose marginally by “1.30% points when compared to the January 2025 headline inflation rate”. “In February 2025, the Headline inflation rate eased to 23.18% relative…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday held that the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice lacked requisite power and authority to initiate, maintain and prosecute offences under the Electoral Act, 2022 Justice Inyang Ekwo made the declaration while delivering judgement in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1038/23 instituted by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu and nine others with the AGF/Minister of Justice as the sole defendant. The plaintiffs had, in their Originating Summons prayed the court to stop the office of the…