By Fatima Ndagi Contrary to claims by critics, the 10th House of Representatives has outperformed its legislative agenda within just two years of its inauguration, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Philip Agbese, has said. Agbese stated this while responding to a recent article by AdvoKC Foundation, which alleged that the 10th Assembly is failing to meet the targets of its four-year Legislative Agenda launched in June 2023. He described the publication as “grossly underrepresenting” the achievements of the House, stressing that the lawmakers have delivered beyond expectation under the leadership of Speaker Tajudeen…
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By Fatima Ndagi The House of Representatives Committee on Youth in Parliament has endorsed a landmark initiative to train 2,000 Nigerian youths in electric vehicle (EV) maintenance, design, and manufacturing — a move lawmakers say will secure Nigeria’s place in the global green transport revolution. Committee chairman, Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao Akala, described the programme as a “historic opportunity for empowerment” while unveiling the partnership between the Youth in Parliament Forum (YIPF) and CAWIN Mobility Limited in Abuja on Wednesday. “The world is moving into the electric era, and Nigeria cannot afford to be left behind,” Akala said. “When EVs arrive…
The Chairperson of the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), FCT chapter, Hajiya Medina Dauda Nadabo, has urged Nigerians to embrace the values of compassion, peace, and unity as Muslims across the world mark this year’s Eid-El Maulud. In a goodwill message issued in Abuja, Nadabo said the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is a reminder of his timeless message of love, kindness, and respect for humanity, regardless of faith or background. She stressed the need for interfaith harmony and cooperation in Nigeria’s diverse society, noting that Islam teaches the building of bridges and working together for the common good.…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reflected on the 2015 general elections, saying his failed re-election bid exposed the deep culture of betrayal in Nigerian politics. Jonathan spoke in Benin City on Thursday at the 70th birthday celebration of his former Chief of Staff, Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe. He described politics in Nigeria as a field where loyalty is rare and politicians frequently shift positions. “Politics in the Nigerian standard is about betrayals. I witnessed a lot of it during the 2015 election,” Jonathan said, adding that many politicians could not be trusted to keep their word even within a single…
The Federal Government has set an ambitious target of producing 10 billion standard cubic feet (scf) of gas per day by 2030 as part of efforts to unlock Nigeria’s vast energy resources and boost economic growth. Finance and Economy Minister, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this in Abuja yesterday during a strategic meeting with the management of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG). The talks centred on expanding gas production, improving the investment climate, and accelerating reforms in the energy sector. Edun said recent agreements, including the Deepwater deal with TotalEnergies, reflect progress towards creating a more competitive and investor-friendly landscape. “The President…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, September 4, 2025, departed Abuja for a 10-day working vacation in Europe, splitting his time between France and the United Kingdom. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the trip is part of Tinubu’s 2025 schedule and is designed to provide him with a brief respite from the pressures of leading Africa’s largest democracy. While on vacation, the President is also expected to engage in diplomatic meetings and official engagements, underscoring the “working” nature of the trip. Onanuga noted that governance will continue seamlessly in Tinubu’s absence, with…
***Ex-President accuses NASS of budget racketeering, extortion, self-enrichment Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reignited debate over the integrity of Nigeria’s legislature with a blistering attack on lawmakers, accusing them of turning constituency projects into a racket for personal gain. In his newly released book, Nigeria Past and Future: Contemplations on Nigeria’s History and Vision for Tomorrow, Obasanjo described constituency projects as nothing short of “daylight unarmed robbery,” insisting that those behind the practice “must be treated as criminals.” The former leader, who governed Nigeria both as a military ruler and later as an elected president, said his experience dealing with…
***Lawmakers Tackle Policy Gap as $59bn Blockchain Market Booms Nigeria is moving closer to regulating its fast-growing cryptocurrency market, as the Senate on Wednesday opened discussions with the Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SIBAN) on establishing a legal framework for digital assets. The interactive session, convened by the Senate Committee on Capital Market chaired by Senator Osita Izunaso, comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s surging adoption of cryptocurrencies — ranked second in the world and first in Africa — with blockchain transactions estimated at over $59 billion. “We cannot afford to take the back seat after ranking second globally…
The Kogi State Government has dismissed as “false and misleading” a report alleging that 80 percent of the state’s revenue will be committed to debt servicing over the next three years. Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Asiwaju Idris, in a statement on Thursday, said the claim was inconsistent with verifiable data and does not reflect the reality of the state’s finances under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. “The assertion that 80% of our revenue will go into debt servicing is unfounded. Since taking office, Governor Ododo has sustained responsible financial management, ensuring that debt obligations remain well within…
***Warns, Tinubu ‘Standing on Quicksand’ as 2027 Will Sweep APC Out Chief Peter Ameh, National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has taken a fiery swipe at FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, declaring that the former Rivers governor lacks the moral authority to decide whether Peter Obi should return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Appearing on Daily Politics on Trust TV, Ameh accused Wike of hypocrisy and betrayal, arguing that his own political somersaults had stripped him of credibility. “Wike vowed never to serve as minister — today, he is one. He said joining APC was seeking…