Okowa Denies N1.3 Trillion Diversion, Calls EFCC Probe Unfounded
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has dismissed recent reports linking him to the alleged diversion of 13 percent oil derivation funds worth N1.3 trillion, stating that his questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is unrelated to these claims. Okowa’s media aide, Olisa Ifeajika, issued a statement on Monday, calling the allegations […]
FG to Begin Clearing Pension Backlog Next Week, Says Finance Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced that payments addressing the backlog of pensions under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) will begin next week. Edun made this pledge on Tuesday, following a protest by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS) outside the Ministry of Finance […]
Judge to Rule on Possible Dismissal of Trump’s Hush Money Conviction Citing Presidential Immunity Ruling
The judge in Donald Trump’s New York criminal hush money case will decide on Tuesday whether to dismiss Trump’s conviction in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. In May, a jury convicted Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 hush money payment to adult […]
Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman Michael Waltz Considered for Key Foreign Relations Roles in Trump Administration
Two Florida lawmakers with strong positions on China, Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman Michael Waltz, are reportedly being considered for key foreign relations roles in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration, according to U.S. media reports. Sources say Rubio is in talks for the role of Secretary of State, though an agreement has not been finalized. […]
National Assembly Hosts Inaugural Local Contractors Summit to Empower Nigeria’s Construction Sector
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Works, in partnership with Optimum Horizon Limited, recently hosted Nigeria’s first-ever Local Contractors Summit, marking a significant milestone in strengthening relationships between the government, local contractors, and key stakeholders within the nation’s construction sector. The event, themed “Bridging Gaps and Building Partnerships,” brought together legislators, industry leaders, and representatives […]
Court of Appeal Establishes Special Panel for Rivers State Political Disputes
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has constituted a three-member special panel to address all appeals related to political disputes in Rivers State. The panel, headed by Justice Onyekachi Otisi, will begin hearing cases, including the ongoing conflict between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly, starting Thursday. […]
Rauf Aregbesola Advocates for Parliamentary System to Better Govern Nigeria’s Large Population
Rauf Aregbesola, the former governor of Osun State and former minister of interior, has called for Nigeria to adopt a parliamentary system of government, asserting that it is better suited to the country’s large population. Speaking at a national dialogue on the Home-Grown Parliamentary System in Abuja on Monday, Aregbesola expressed concerns about the inefficiency […]
Peter Obi Criticizes Nigeria’s Democracy, Calls for New Vision at Ondo Rally
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, has voiced concerns about the state of democracy in the country, calling it “suffering.” Obi made these remarks on Monday during a campaign rally in Akure, Ondo State, where he was supporting the party’s governorship candidate, Sola Ebiseni, ahead of the Saturday election. […]
IPMAN Secures Direct Supply Deal with Dangote Refinery to Ensure Affordable Fuel Distribution
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has finalized a direct supply agreement with Dangote Refinery, a strategic move expected to make fuel more affordable and accessible across Nigeria. IPMAN President Abubakar Garima announced the deal at a briefing in Abuja, highlighting it as a breakthrough for petroleum product distribution. Garima explained that IPMAN […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Criticizes Southeast Governors for “Betrayal” Over Kanu’s Prolonged Detention
The socio-political group Ohanaeze Ndigbo has strongly condemned Southeast governors for what it terms “intentional negligence” regarding the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement issued by Secretary General Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze accused the governors of a “deliberate betrayal” of the Igbo people, citing […]
