N54.2 trillion budget: Peter Obi questions Tinubu govt on transparency, accountability
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has expressed concerns about the transparency of Nigeria’s 2025 national budget. Recently, President Bola Tinubu announced an increase in the 2025 fiscal year budget, raising it from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. However, Obi pointed out that while the increase in revenue sources was explained, […]
President Tinubu Asks Court To Dismiss Suit Seeking His Impeachment Over Rights Violations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to force the National Assembly to begin impeachment proceedings against him. The lawsuit, filed by lawyer Olukoya Ogungbeje, accuses the president’s administration of suppressing peaceful protests and violating the constitutional rights of Nigerians. Ogungbeje’s case, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/1334/2024, […]
Enugu/Onitsha Expressway: Works minister wants MTN to commit N15bn monthly
The Federal Ministry of Works has asked MTN to invest N15 billion each month for the next 10 months to speed up the completion of the Enugu/Onitsha Expressway. This request comes after a devastating tanker explosion at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the road, which caused several deaths. The Ministry made it clear that if […]
BREAKING: South Korean lawmakers impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo
In a major political development, South Korean lawmakers have impeached Acting President Han Duck-Soo. The impeachment motion passed on Friday, with all 192 lawmakers who voted supporting the decision. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik announced the outcome, stating that Han Duck-Soo played an active role in the insurrection after his predecessor declared martial law earlier […]
Tax Reform Bills Will See Light Of Day – NASS Assures Tinubu
The National Assembly has assured Nigerians that the Tax Reform Bills sent by President Bola Tinubu in October 2023 will be approved. These bills are aimed at qreshaping Nigeria’s tax system to boost the economy, support small businesses, and create a better environment for investment. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the […]
BREAKING: President Tinubu arrives NASS for presentation of 2025 budget
In a highly anticipated event, President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly to present the 2025 national budget to a joint session of lawmakers. This momentous occasion comes after several delays in the budget presentation, which has captured the attention of the nation. The President’s arrival at exactly 12:10 PM was a significant […]
Tinubu, AGF, Akpabio Dragged to Court Over Removal of CCT Chair, Danladi Umar
Two civil society organizations and a lawyer have taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges the removal of Justice Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The plaintiffs—Community Rescue Initiative, Toro Concerned […]
Shehu Sani Urges Lawmakers to Stay Independent and Not Be Rubber Stamps for the Executive
Shehu Sani, a former senator who represented Kaduna Central, has spoken out against National Assembly members becoming “rubber stamps” for the executive. He shared his thoughts during the opening of the National Assembly Legislative Aides’ Forum (NASSLAF) Week in Abuja, advising lawmakers to stay true to their duties and not surrender their independence to the […]
Rep Etanabene to Defecting LP Lawmakers: Vacate Your National Assembly Seats
Hon. Benedict Etanabene, representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency in Delta State, has urged four lawmakers who recently left the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to step down from their National Assembly seats. Etanabene emphasized that the law is clear: lawmakers cannot abandon the party that elected them unless there is a court-recognized […]
Nigerians Should Not Politicise The Tax Bill – TUC President, Festus Osifo –
The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has advised Nigerians not to politicise the ongoing discussions about the controversial tax reform bills. He also cautioned against adding tribal or religious sentiments to the debate, saying these reforms are crucial but require adjustments to serve the majority of Nigerians better. Speaking during an […]