The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, and the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, have reaffirmed their commitment to working together to actualize the creation of the proposed Ijebu State. The paramount rulers made this declaration during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Awujale Palace in Ijebu Ode, aimed at advancing the campaign for carving a new state out of the old Ijebu Province in Ogun State. The meeting, attended by traditional rulers, industrialists, politicians, religious leaders, and other stakeholders from Ogun East Senatorial District, underscored the importance of unity between Ijebu and Remo people in pursuing their…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to implementing the controversial tax reform bills, despite growing opposition. Speaking during a presidential media chat in Lagos State on Monday, Tinubu maintained that the reforms are essential for Nigeria’s economic growth and will not be reversed. “The tax reform is here to stay. The reform is pro-poor, and it is meant to widen the tax net so we can have more people paying,” the president stated. “The hallmark of a good leader is the ability to do what you have to do at the time it ought to be done.”…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended the controversial tax reform bills, emphasizing that they are designed to remove the lingering impact of colonial rule on Nigeria’s economy. The president made this statement during a media chat held in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State on Monday, amid widespread debate and criticism surrounding the proposed reforms. “Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot continue doing what we were doing yesterday in today’s economy,” Tinubu stated. “The essence of the tax reform bills is to eliminate the influence of colonial rule on Nigeria’s economy.” The bills, which have sparked significant public…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State House of Assembly has lost one of its members, Ojiezele Osezua Sunday, who on Monday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ojiezele, representing the Esan South-East constituency, was previously elected on the APC platform between 2019 and 2023. He was among the 10 lawmakers inaugurated by the former Governor Godwin Obaseki. However, he defected to the PDP ahead of the 2023 general elections and was re-elected under the party’s banner. Reasons for Defection Describing his return to the APC as a “homecoming,” Ojiezele attributed his defection to the ongoing crises…
The Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has issued a stern warning to members attempting to use the judiciary to undermine the party’s reputation. Okocha revealed during a media chat in Port Harcourt on Sunday that the party plans to appeal the recent ruling by Justice Godwin Ogbondah of the Rivers State High Court, which invalidated the state congresses held in November 2024. Justice Ogbondah had ruled on Friday that the congresses violated an existing court order. The case was brought forward by three aggrieved APC members—Okwu Joebrown-Ndike, Peace Oganu, and Samuel Uchegbule—who alleged they were unfairly…
Reno Omokri, former presidential aide and socio-political commentator, has countered claims that Nigeria’s economy is in shambles, offering ten fact-based reasons to support his stance. Omokri’s statement, released on Sunday, comes in response to recent remarks by a Nigerian entertainer describing the economy as dire. He cited Bloomberg’s report on the $2.5 billion investment by JBS SA, the world’s largest meat producer, as evidence of Nigeria’s economic viability. Below are the ten reasons Omokri provided: Highest ROI Worldwide Nigeria boasts the highest return on investment (ROI) globally at 35%, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, published by The Economist. Upgraded…
Elder statesman and leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark, has condemned the opposition by the 19 northern governors to President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, insisting that the reforms must proceed. Clark expressed his views on Sunday during an appearance on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political program aired on Channels Television. “As far as I am concerned, that tax bill must go on,” he asserted. Background on the Controversy The tax reform bills introduced by the Tinubu administration have stirred controversy, drawing criticism and resistance from various groups, including the 36 state governors under the…
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed his condolences to the governments and people of Oyo State, Anambra State, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following the tragic stampedes at food palliative distribution venues in these areas, which claimed approximately 65 lives and left many injured. In sympathy messages addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Abiodun described the loss of lives as heartbreaking, particularly as the victims were seeking necessities for survival. He noted that President Bola…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to take over the investigation into the death of a suspect, Tunji Abdulquadri Jimoh, who died in a cell at the Kwara State Police Command headquarters in Ilorin on Friday. This directive was announced in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday. IGP Visits Bereaved Family In a bid to demonstrate commitment to justice and accountability, the IGP visited the family of the deceased in Ilorin on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was received by the Balogun Fulani…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the 2025 budget proposal, describing it as lacking the structural and fiscal discipline needed to address Nigeria’s economic challenges. Atiku made this statement on Sunday while reacting to the N49.7 trillion budget presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly last week. The budget is based on key economic assumptions, including a revenue target of N36.36 trillion, inflation reduction to 15.75%, an exchange rate of N1,500 per dollar, oil production at 2.06 million barrels per day, a crude oil price of…