Geopolitical Zones‘ Contribution To VAT Pool & Received Without Lagos & Rivers
Data from 2025 shows a clear picture of how Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones contributed to the Value Added Tax (VAT) pool and what they received back—after removing Lagos and Rivers from the calculation. The figures highlight wide differences between what regions generated and what they eventually got through federal allocation. This has again brought the […]
Tinubu Signs South-West, South-South Development Commission Bills Into Law
Lagos, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed new laws to establish development commissions for the South-West and South-South regions. These commissions will focus on improving infrastructure, boosting economic growth, and creating more job opportunities. Senator Basheer Lado, the President’s Special Adviser on Senate Matters, announced the news on Tuesday. He said this step […]
Doyin Okupe Vows to Stop Supporting Peter Obi Over Insulting Remarks
Doyin Okupe, the former Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has made a strong declaration that he will no longer support Obi. This came after Obi made controversial remarks about the economic situation in Nigeria, which Okupe found insulting. Obi had recently spoken about the high cost of living, particularly the rising price of […]
South-West Will Not Support APC in 2027 Elections; We Have Learned Our Lesson — Governor Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde recently made headlines by declaring that the South-West region of Nigeria will not support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general elections. This bold statement stems from the growing discontent among Nigerians regarding the hardships they have faced under the current APC government. Governor Makinde, a prominent […]