We Must Build Our Country, No Matter the Condition, Tinubu Tells Catholic Bishops President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that he fully understands what Nigerians are going through but that the present economic reform is necessary to build a resilient country and guarantee our children’s future. The President said this Friday in Abuja when he received the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). President Tinubu highlighted the importance of citizens and leaders investing in the nation to build a strong society. He emphasised that poverty affects everyone regardless of religion and called for collective efforts to fight it. He stressed…
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Rivers Assembly Adjourns Plenary Indefinitely The fresh budget presentation scheduled for Wednesday March 19 may have suffered a setback as the Rivers State House of Assembly has adjourned its plenary indefinitely. This decision, made during a session held at the assembly quarters in Port Harcourt today Friday, has raised concerns about the fate of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. Governor Siminalayi Fubara had earlier written to the Assembly, requesting a new date for the budget presentation after his initial attempt on March 12 was unsuccessful. He and his entourage were reportedly locked out of the Assembly Complex, despite prior notice of…
House of Representatives Adopts Tax Reform Bills, Awaits Senate Concurrence The House of Representatives on Thursday adopted the report on the in four tax reform bills during its session in Abuja. It now awaits the concurrence of the Senate. The adopted 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. Afterwards, we held an eight-day retreat to debate each clause”, said James Abiodun Faleke, the chairman of the House of Representatives…
Osi Basorun Adeduntan Mourns Former Majority Leader, OYHA, Subair The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland and Prince of Oyo Kingdom, Prince (Dr) Azeez ADEWOLU GBADEGESIN Popoola Adeduntan-ONISILE (ATINGISI HOUSE),said he received the news of former Majority Leader, Oyo State House of Assmbly, Hon Kehinde Subair passage with great sadness. Adeduntan, in a statement made available to journalists through his media office in Ibadan, described the deceased as a friend ,OJA OBA IBADAN BROTHER;and political associate. “Hon Kehinde Subair was one of my numerous admirers, who over the time has shown it to me in words and deeds. His painful passage could…
Loyalty and Commitment: A Strong Member’s Defense of APC. By Abayomi Odunowo In recent times, narratives have emerged questioning the allegiance of former President Muhammadu Buhari to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Following the dramatic shifts within Nigeria’s political landscape, some commentators and reporters have speculated about the possibility of Buhari abandoning the party that facilitated his rise to power. Such narratives have been fueled by misleading reports from various sources, notably those suggesting endorsements of high-profile defections, such as that by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This discourse raises a significant problem:…
Birthday: Olaoluwa Felicitates Wife of Close Aide, Matilda Olumayowa Ademola-Dopamu In a warm tribute, the President, Peter Olaoluwa Foundation (POF), Olaoluwa Peter Abidemi popularly called OPA has extended his deepest congratulations to the wife of the secretary, board of trustees, POF, Mrs Matilda Olumayowa Ademola-Dopamu on the occasion of her birthday. Olaoluwa lauded Mrs Dopamu for her exceptional grace, strength, and dedication, highlighting her significant contributions to her community and the church. In his message, which was signed and made available to the journalists through his media office, Olaoluwa emphasized the celebrant remarkable efforts, her staunch support for her husband…
Rivers Governor, Fubara Explains How RSHA Denied Him Access To Present 2025 Budget •Commissions Bori Zonal Hospital Story By Lekan Shobo Shobowale Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara , has explained that he was denied access into the premises of the Assembly Quarters to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill despite formally notifying the leadership of the House of Assembly of his readiness to do so. Governor Fubara made the explanation during the inauguaration of the Bori Zonal Hospital in Khana Local Government Area of the State on Wednesday. The Governor emphasised that, in complying with the Supreme Court judgment, it…
How I Forced Governor Ibikunle Amosun To Return Subvention to TASUED By Aremo Tunde Oladunjoye I think it was in mid-July 2014 that I got a call from my friend, Rt. Honourable Tunji Egbetokun, that the then Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, wanted to constitute the Governing Council of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED). Ijagun. Tunji is my very good friend. He gave me the nickname “AWIKONKO loju Oloro (literally meaning the one who speaks the truth bluntly even in the presence of who is concerned). On my part, I named the former Speaker of the Ogun…
The Illegal Council Chairmen, Councillors You Introduced To Federal Gov’t Are Impostors – Osun APC – Osun APC Knocks Adeleke The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as shameful the letter written by the state government to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi; the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi and the Central Bank Governor Yemi Cardoso, introducing the illegally-selected chairmen and councillors of the 30 local government council areas in the state. We want to put it on record and for the attention of the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Accountant-General…
Tanker Explosion Rocks Lagos, Buildings, Vehicles Affected Story by Lekan Shobo Shobowale An explosion rocked Otedola Bridge in Lagos this Tuesday evening, sparking a massive fire. The blast, which occurred at 8:08 p.m., involved a tanker loaded with petroleum products. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed that the fire spread to a church, an adjoining bungalow, and four vehicles. Eyewitnesses reported that the tanker, a 30-tonne DAF gas truck with an unknown registration number, was navigating the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when the explosion occurred. Panic-stricken motorists scrambled to escape the scene, with some making…