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Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he does not subscribe to the idea of “One Nigeria,” insisting that regional autonomy remains the only viable solution to the country’s challenges. He employed a veiled reference, calling President Bola Tinubu ‘Escobar’ in the text, without explicitly stating his identity. Pablo Escobar, the notorious Colombian drug …

Barring unforeseen circumstances, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly will return to office on September 18. Indications that the suspended governor, his deputy, as well as the state lawmakers will return to office were rife last week after a closed-door meeting between the President and the Sole …

Despite years of killings, displacement, and destruction of livelihoods in Katsina, the state government has confirmed that it is in “active negotiations” with bandits terrorising several frontline communities. Governor Umar Radda, who had previously distanced his administration from talks with the criminal groups, openly admitted that the truce has already restored stability in some affected areas. The governor revealed this …

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has resumed his public activities after taking a short break on medical advice. Obi, who recently announced that he had stepped back briefly to prioritise his health, confirmed his return in a statement shared on his social media platforms on Monday. He expressed gratitude to supporters who wished …

The federal government has gazetted Nigeria’s new tax reform laws, with implementation set to begin on January 1, 2026. Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, announced this in a post on X on Monday. The laws are the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 (NTA), the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025 (NTAA), the Nigeria Revenue Service …

The Idoma Area Traditional Council has declared null and void the chieftaincy title conferred on President Bola Tinubu and four others at the Igede Agba yam festival in the Oju Local Government Area of Benue State. The title, received on behalf of the President by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, was bestowed by the …

The National Assembly Management has formally rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to the Senate for legislative duties after serving her six-month suspension over alleged misconduct. The National Assembly management in a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria stated that the six-month suspension slammed on the Kogi central senator remains in force, pending the …

The National Assembly Management has formally rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to the Senate for legislative duties after serving her six-month suspension over alleged misconduct. The National Assembly management in a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria stated that the six-month suspension slammed on the Kogi central senator remains in force, pending the …

Legendary juju music maestro, Ebenezer Obey, has dispelled widespread rumours claiming he passed away or suffered a stroke, dismissing them as “lies from the kingdom of darkness.” Eyes Of Lagos reports, In a video posted on Instagram, the 82-year-old music icon appeared in high spirits, singing joyfully alongside his two sons to reassure fans of his wellbeing. The clip was …

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has insisted that there are more poor Nigerians now than during the country’s independence in 1960. El-Rufai said if the Nigerian government makes it a priority, it can end poverty like China and India which are in the process of beating the menace. The key member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, disclosed this …