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”N’Assembly Not Tinubu’s Rubber Stamp” — Bamidele
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Sunday rejected claims by opposition parties that the National Assembly under President Bola Tinubu’s administration is merely a rubber-stamp institution. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, said such accusations do not reflect the reality of legislative-executive relations, particularly referencing the extensive process involved in the passage of the 2024 Tax Reform Bills. In...
Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Coalition Meeting
A high-level coalition meeting that included former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and others descended into chaos when Jigawa State delegates interrupted the proceedings. The ongoing coalition meeting at the Abuja Continental Hotel, organised by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was briefly disrupted following a disagreement over representation...
Osun 2026: Aregbesola Shun Group, Individual Alliance
Former governor Rauf Aregbesola has ruled out any intention of forming a coalition with his group before the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. Aregbesola disclosed this while speaking at a reception organised by the Omoluabi Progressives, a political group he founded to mark his 68th birthday celebrations held in Osogbo on Sunday. The former Minister of Interior, who said by...
FG Unveils Intra-African Air Cargo Corridor With 50% Discount
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment in partnership with Uganda Airlines and the United Nations Development Programme has formally launched Nigeria-East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework. Speaking at the landmark event held on Africa Day at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment...
Oluremi Tinubu Schedules N200,000 Grants For PWDs
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that the Renewed Hope Initiative has made great strides since 2023 in helping Nigerians, especially women and young people, improve their family lives. This was as she disclosed that plans are underway to give N200,000 to 250 persons with disabilities in the country. Senator Tinubu stated this on Friday while formally handing over essential food commodities...
”Mining Reforms Accrued $800m Investments In 2024” – FG
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, revealed that that last year the nation received more than $800 million in processing investments in its solid minerals industry. He said this surge is attributed to the Tinubu administration’s policy shift, favouring in-country value addition and stricter licensing requirements. Alake also revealed that sector revenue climbed to more than ₦38 billion in 2024,...
FG Begins Crashing Down Unathorized Structures Under Lagos Bridge
In Lagos, the Federal Government has started to evacuate and demolish unauthorised buildings underneath the Iddo Bridge due to grave safety concerns and the possibility of an impending collapse. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi gave the order while inspecting the bridge alongside structural engineers and officials of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. on Sunday. Umahi expressed concern over the condition...
PDP S’East Caucus Gives Saraki Panel Truce Condition
The Peoples Democratic Party's Southeast caucus has provided a list of requirements to the reconciliation panel led by former Senate President Bukola Saraki in order to prevent its leaders and members from leaving the party. Sunday PUNCH gathered that this happened during the closed-door meeting between the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and the Saraki panel on Friday at the Enugu...
Sugar Sector Vital To Nigeria’s $1tn Economy Target — Minister
The Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the strategic importance of Nigeria’s sugar sector in realizing President Bola Tinubu’s vision of a $1 trillion economy. Enoh made this statement during a public hearing organized by the House of Representatives Committee on Industry, focused on amending the Establishment Act of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC). According to...
IGP Inaugurates School Protection Squad In Benue, Launches Safe School Initiative
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has officially launched the Benue State Command’s School Protection Squad as part of a broader effort to secure educational institutions across the country. The inauguration took place on Friday in Makurdi during the launch of the Safe School Initiative. Egbetokun was represented at the event by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 4, Zacharia...
