Stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Bauchi State have proposed the introduction of a “WASH Tax” on companies and related institutions operating within the state to boost funding for water and sanitation services. The proposal was…
The Nigerian Communications Commission, the North East Development Commission, and several other federal agencies have been ranked among Nigeria’s best-performing public institutions. This is according to the Fiscal Responsibility and Institutional Performance Report released on Friday by the Transparency Watch…
Aminu Tambuwal has said that former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso left the African Democratic Congress in order to test their political popularity ahead of future elections. Aminu Tambuwal stated that the move by Obi and Kwankwaso to…
Sokoto South Senator Aminu Tambuwal has explained his decision to withdraw from the 2027 senatorial race, saying it was driven by his commitment to encouraging younger politicians rather than any internal disagreement within the African Democratic Congress. Tambuwal made the…
Posters promoting former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as a presidential hopeful for the 2027 general election have appeared across major streets in Bauchi State. The posters, bearing the inscription “Amaechi for President 2027: Move Nigeria Forward” and featuring the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers ahead of the 2027 general elections, in line with the Electoral Act 2026. This was made known in a statement…
Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has spoken candidly about the stigma he faces as someone living with Sickle Cell Disease. During a recent interview with media personality Angela Yee, the ‘Orente’ crooner revealed that many people often react with pity or…
Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has hailed his wife, Simi, as the finest songwriter in Nigeria’s music industry. Speaking during a recent interview with Angela Yee, Adekunle Gold said no songwriter he has worked with or encountered compares to Simi’s creativity…
The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to deliver judgment today, Friday, in a lawsuit challenging the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. The suit was filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, who is…
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has stated that Nigeria currently needs a leader who can create and manage wealth effectively. Peter Obi made the remark while reacting to comments previously made by former presidential candidate,…
Ogun East Senator, Gbenga Daniel, has cautioned Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, over what he described as actions that should not have been taken. Gbenga Daniel stated that the progress and benefits the governor is currently enjoying are as a…
He explained that the ideal response after the Supreme Court verdict should have been for the PDP Board of Trustees to convene all aggrieved factions and work towards reconciliation before continuing with party activities. Mato, however, expressed doubt that the…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has opened up about how poor electricity supply in Nigeria affected her childhood and personal growth. Speaking at the Global Citizen NOW event in New York, the singer said growing up without stable electricity shaped…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has met with aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets for various elective positions in the state ahead of the party primaries. During the meeting held at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Owerri,…
The Taraba State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abubakar Bawa, has stressed the importance of local government chairmen in the effective delivery of government policies at the grassroots level. Bawa made the statement on Wednesday in Jalingo during…