Northern governors condemn Niger market attack, mourn victims of Yobe boat mishap
Governors from Northern Nigeria have strongly condemned the violent attack on a market in Niger State and expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident in Yobe State that claimed several lives. They described both incidents as heartbreaking and unacceptable, calling for urgent steps to protect civilians and prevent similar tragedies. In their reactions, the governors […]
Katsina is Tinubu’s second home, New York of Nigerian politics – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Katsina State as President Bola Tinubu’s second home and the New York of Nigerian politics. Shettima made this statement on Tuesday while launching the 9th National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinic in Katsina. He said President Tinubu holds the state in high regard because many of his […]
Northern governors divided over dialogue, kinetic options
Banditry has been a major problem in northern Nigeria, especially in states like Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto. The violence, including kidnappings and killings, has forced state governors to look for ways to end the chaos. However, these leaders are divided on how to solve the problem. In Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani has taken a […]
Shehu Sani and Ndume Disagree on President Tinubu’s Proposed Tax Reform
The debate over President Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bill is causing division among Nigerian lawmakers, especially between two former Senators—Shehu Sani and Mohammed Ali Ndume. Sani, who once represented Kaduna Central, argues that the tax reform is in the best interest of the Northern region, contrary to concerns expressed by some northern lawmakers and elites. […]
Northern Nigerian Governors Oppose Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill
Recently, northern Nigerian governors raised concerns over a new tax reform bill sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The governors, led by Muhammadu Inuwa, Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, released a statement on Monday rejecting specific changes proposed in the bill. The tax reform bill, submitted […]