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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his commitment to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he remains a loyal member of the party. Buhari made this known in a statement posted on X by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Thursday, amid ongoing discussions about a potential political coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. His remark comes in the wake of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s defection from the APC to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai had claimed in a BBC Hausa interview that he consulted Buhari before making the switch, stating that the former president…

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, James Faleke (APC-Lagos), has assured Nigerians that the tax reform bills will produce widely acceptable laws. Faleke gave this assurance on Thursday after the House considered and adopted the report on the four tax reform bills during its session in Abuja. The bills include the Nigerian Tax Bill, the Tax Administration Bill, the Revenue Tax Board Bill, and the Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill. “These bills underwent three full days of public hearings, with input from over 80 key stakeholders. Afterward, we held an eight-day retreat to debate each clause.…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a couple, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq and Hafsat Kabir Lawal, alongside two others, Abdullahi Bala and Ladani Akindele, for allegedly defrauding victims of N197,750,000 through impersonation and money laundering. The suspects were brought before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on Monday, March 10, 2025, on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretense, money laundering, and stealing. According to the EFCC, the defendants allegedly conspired to impersonate Fatima Dikko Radda, the wife of the Katsina State governor, to defraud their victims. They were initially apprehended…

President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration’s early economic reforms were necessary to prevent Nigeria from plunging into bankruptcy, stating that he took over a country on the brink of financial collapse after the tenure of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu made the remarks on Thursday while addressing a delegation of his former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic at the State House in Abuja.M “Nigeria would have been bankrupt if we had not taken the actions that we took, and we had to prevent the economy’s collapse,” Tinubu stated The president’s comments come amid growing criticism…

The Federal Government has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his criticism of the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, insisting that those opposed to the project should refrain from using the road when completed. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this declaration on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, during an interactive session on the project. “This Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of President Tinubu’s four legacy projects. For those saying it is a waste of resources, they should not use the road when it is completed,” Umahi stated. His remarks came in response to Obasanjo’s assertion…

Feyisara Ogunbiyi Ten inmates at the Ibara Correctional Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, regained their freedom after an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Mohammad Sanusi, popularly known as Ami Olorun, and his team paid their fines as part of a Ramadan humanitarian effort. The beneficiaries, comprising nine men and one woman, were not selected based on religion, as both Muslims and Christians benefitted from the gesture. Addressing the inmates, Sheiki Sanusi emphasized the importance of humanity over religious differences. “Humanity comes first before religion,” he said. In addition to securing their release, the cleric provided each freed inmate with ₦25,000 for transportation…

Balqees Adeniji The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has moved to dispel misconceptions surrounding the salary structure of its street sweepers amidst recent public concern sparked by a viral video alleging underpayment. In a statement issued by Jibril Gawat, Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, LAWMA reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fair wages and adequate working conditions for its workforce. The agency clarified that as of February, street sweepers are guaranteed a monthly salary of ₦40,000, while supervisors receive ₦50,000. These adjustments, according to LAWMA, comply with the minimum wage standard and are part of ongoing efforts to enhance employee…

Azeezat Abdul-Raufu The Minister of Health, Mohammed Pate, has urged for heightened funding directed towards combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria across the nation to bolster Nigeria’s healthcare initiatives, . Addressing the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (ATM) in Abuja, the Minister emphasised the critical need for expanded financial support to sustain and advance these crucial health programs. “For over two decades, external partners have been pivotal in funding our ATM programmes. “ We deeply appreciate the longstanding support from the U.S. government,” Minister Pate acknowledged, reflecting on the significant role of international contributions that have historically sustained…

Morenikeji Adebayo The Rivers State House of Assembly has called for a full investigation into allegations that the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, falsified his age. During a heated session on Thursday, the Assembly deliberated over documents presented by the House Leader, Hon. Major Jack, which suggest that Justice Amadi may have manipulated his age in official records. Deputy Speaker, Hon. Dumle Maol, condemned the allegations, emphasizing the seriousness of the claim. “These documents before me simply say that the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Amadi, falsified his age in service. Mr. Speaker, that is a very…

Ayomide Awe Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has passionately advocated stringent penalties on political corruption, urging that it be equated with financial crimes to foster good governance in Nigeria. Speaking during a lecture titled “Has Democracy Led to Good Governance in Nigeria?” at the Midwest Achievers Awards in Benin City, Edo State, Ozekhome stressed the imperative of holding political elites accountable for their actions. At the event, where he was honoured with the Defender of Democracy award, Ozekhome decried the prevailing culture of impunity among Nigeria’s political class. He condemned the exploitation of governmental systems for personal gain…