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Wednesday, 22 May 2024 04:46

Northern leaders slam Tinubu, say govt policies responsible of increasing misery, unemployment in Nigeria

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has criticized policies implemented by President Bola Tinubu's administration, attributing them to the worsening living standards, inflation, and unemployment in Nigeria. Following its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Kaduna on Tuesday, the ACF issued a statement expressing concern over the deteriorating economic conditions, which it warned could lead to social chaos, especially in northern Nigeria. The forum highlighted that average citizens are increasingly facing inflation, unemployment, and declining living standards, compounded by ongoing insurgency, terrorism, and banditry. The ACF particularly pointed to the northern region where these issues are most severe. In a communiqué…

Wednesday, 22 May 2024 04:44

Tinubu not to blame for economic hardship - Ex-Bauchi gov

Former Bauchi State Governor Isa Yuguda asserted on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu should not be held accountable for the current economic hardship and high inflation in Nigeria. Speaking at the inaugural Asiwaju Scorecard Series organized by the All Progressives Congress Professionals Forum in Abuja, Yuguda emphasized that the economy was already in serious trouble before Tinubu took office. In recent months, Nigerians have faced rising costs of food and inflation despite improvements in the exchange rate of the naira against the dollar. However, Yuguda argued that the Tinubu administration is not solely responsible for these economic challenges. Yuguda highlighted…

Sunday, 19 May 2024 05:00

‘Nothing to it’: FG, Presidency dismiss Atiku, Obi’s proposed alliance against Tinubu in 2027 runs

The Federal Government has dismissed the proposed alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. According to the Presidency, President Bola Tinubu is not concerned about the potential alliance, stating that he is not losing sleep over the political maneuverings of Atiku and Obi. Atiku ran for president in 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but lost, while Obi, representing the Labour Party (LP), came third in the election. Recently, Obi held a private meeting with Atiku and other PDP leaders in Abuja. He also met separately with former Jigawa State Governor Sule…

Saturday, 18 May 2024 04:36

Supporting Peter Obi for president in 2027 is on the card of merger talks - Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar met with Peter Obi, thepresidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections in Abuja, earlier in the week. The meeting sparked speculations about a merger of some opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an interview with BBC Hausa Service monitored by FRED EZEH, Atiku Abubakar explained the reasons for the meeting. You had a meeting with Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general elections. What was the reason for the meeting? It’s just a normal friendly meeting that we often had, particularly…

Thursday, 16 May 2024 04:48

‘Blowing’ pension fund on infrastructure projects is a misguided initiative with disastrous consequences for Nigerian workers - Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the announcement by the federal government regarding the use of pension funds for infrastructure development. Speaking out against the initiative, Abubakar warned that tapping into the N20 trillion pension fund could breach the Pension Reform Act of 2014. The controversy arose following a statement by Wale Edun, the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on May 14. Edun disclosed the government’s plan to unlock pension funds and other domestic resources to finance critical infrastructure projects across Nigeria. He emphasized the focus on…

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 04:53

Adopting Western liberal democracy was an error by Nigeria - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized African countries, including Nigeria, for adopting Western liberal democracy, describing it as a mistake. Obasanjo made these remarks on Monday during a meeting with members of the House of Representatives advocating for the reintroduction of the parliamentary system of government in Nigeria. The lawmakers, led by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda (PDP, Rivers), met with Obasanjo at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja as part of their campaign to transition Nigeria from its current presidential system to a parliamentary one. Obasanjo, who oversaw the implementation of the American-style presidential system in the 1979 Constitution during…

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 04:51

Nigerian judiciary weak, corrupt, compromised by Executive branch of govt - Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has criticized the current state of the Nigerian judiciary, calling it weak and compromised by the executive branch and the highest bidder. Speaking at the Justice Anthony Aniagolu Memorial Lecture organized by the Aniagolu family and hosted by Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI) in Enugu, Obi reflected on his past experiences with the judiciary when it was more robust and independent. During his lecture titled “The Judiciary and The Future of Nigeria,” Obi recounted his political battles in Anambra State. He explained that after winning the governorship election, another…

Saturday, 11 May 2024 04:48

Ndume to FG: ‘You can’t be loading taxes on people when you are not increasing their income’

Ali Ndume, the Senate Chief Whip, has voiced criticism against the contentious cybersecurity levy, arguing that it's unjust for the government to impose taxes on citizens without enhancing their income opportunities. Despite being a member of the National Assembly involved in amending the Cybersecurity Act, Ndume expressed regret for not noticing the provision that burdened Nigerians with additional taxes, despite his overall support for the Act. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today on Friday, Ndume stressed the need for income augmentation alongside taxation, stating, "You cannot be loading taxes on people when you are not increasing their income. Their source…

Thursday, 09 May 2024 04:47

Criticism mounts over Lagos-Calabar coastal highway amid Umahi-Atiku clash

The Labour Party (LP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives, and the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, have raised concerns about the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This comes as Works Minister, David Umahi, engages in a verbal spat with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over the project. The LP called for transparency from President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the motives behind the project. Afenifere urged a halt and review of the project to ensure adherence to due process. Umahi accused Atiku of promoting politically motivated falsehoods to discredit the procurement…

Tuesday, 07 May 2024 04:52

Presidency rebukes Atiku over allegations on Lagos-Calabar highway contract

The Presidency has responded to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's allegations regarding the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway contract, dismissing his claims and questioning his moral authority to raise concerns about conflicts of interest. Atiku had accused President Bola Tinubu of favoritism in awarding the contract to Hitech Construction Company due to alleged ties between the company's owner, Gilbert Chagoury, and Tinubu. He also raised concerns about the demolition of buildings for the highway project. In a statement, the Presidency refuted Atiku's claims, emphasizing that he lacks the moral high ground to question conflicts of interest given his own business dealings during…

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Monday, 06 May 2024 04:57

Atiku: Having Seyi Tinubu on the boards of companies belonging to Chagoury shows that Lagos-Calabar highway contract is personal project of the president

Atiku Abubakar, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate for 2023, has voiced strong criticism against the handling of the Lagos-Calabar Highway project, alleging personal interests overshadowing national priorities. In a statement released by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku condemned the lack of proper notification regarding the demolition of properties in the Oniru corridor, including parts of Lagos State's landmarks, for the construction of the Coastal Highway. Atiku pointed fingers at President Bola Tinubu and Gilbert Chagoury, owner of Hitech, the project contractor, suggesting their close ties as the driving force behind the project's hastened progress. He raised concerns…

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 04:45

Overwhelming majority of Nigerians have lost confidence in INEC, survey reveals

Yiaga Africa, a prominent election observation group, reveals in its latest report that only 23 percent of Nigerians have faith in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Titled "Electoral Trust Restored? Nigeria's Electoral Process One Year after the 2023 General Election," the report offers a thorough examination of the post-election landscape. Surveys conducted by Yiaga Africa unearthed widespread distrust in INEC following both the general and off-cycle governorship elections. Despite INEC's technological advancements like the BVAS, citizens remain skeptical about the umpire's ability to conduct fair and transparent elections. Urging immediate action to restore public confidence, Yiaga Africa emphasizes the…

Monday, 29 April 2024 04:44

Tinubu and his team have no capacity to solve Nigeria’s economic problems - Suswan

Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Benue State and current lawmaker representing Benue North-East Senatorial District, has expressed skepticism about the ability of the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to transform Nigeria's economic landscape. Speaking on Channels Television's Newsnight program, Suswam criticized the government's economic policies, asserting that they have failed to address the country's economic challenges. According to Suswam, the economic policies implemented by the current administration have not yielded positive results and have instead exacerbated existing problems. He cited the removal of fuel subsidy, currency floatation, and increases in interest rates and electricity tariffs as examples of policies that…

Thursday, 25 April 2024 04:49

Probe of El-Rufai begins as Kaduna Assembly orders for financial documents from Finance Ministry

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has requested the Ministry of Finance, Kaduna State to submit comprehensive details of all financial transactions during the tenure of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who governed the state from 2015 to 2023. The demand comes in connection with an ongoing investigation into the finances, loans, and projects awarded under El-Rufai's two-term administration. Governor Uba Sani, El-Rufai's successor, alleged that he inherited a significant debt burden, which has impacted the state's ability to pay workers' salaries. Following Sani's allegations, the State Assembly agreed to probe El-Rufai's administration, leading to the inauguration of a fact-finding committee.…

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