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Following the divergent positions on the Tax Reform Bills, the South East Caucus in the Senate, on Monday, called for wider consultations, a position that is in tandem with so many groups who have also said the bills which are currently under consideration at both the red and green chambers of the National Assembly, should be put out for more inputs. Leader of the caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia South), made the call while speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting held with senators from the five South-Eastern states in his office. At the media briefing, Abaribe clarified, that…

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, has said that he trusts the election tribunal to fairly adjudicate their case against both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who was declared winner of the election. Consequently, he announced on Monday that he had filed a petition at the Election Petition Tribunal challenging the exercise. Addressing newsmen in Akure, the state capital, Ajayi stated that the PDP in the state had reviewed the outcome of the…

US President-elect, Donald Trump has committed to pardoning individuals jailed for their involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot on his first day in office. in his first network TV interview since securing electoral victory, he discussed several key campaign promises, including those on immigration, healthcare, and his vision for the Justice Department, during an interview with NBC News. “First day. Yeah, I’m looking for these pardons,” Trump said in an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker on Meet the Press. Trump, criticising the jail conditions, suggested that many who pleaded guilty had done so under duress. “Look. I know the…

Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has been granted bail by the Ekiti State High Court. The court granted Farotimi bail in the sum of N50 million, with a surety of the same amount. The court ruled that the surety must possess a landed property and adjourned the matter to January 29, 2025, for further proceedings. Farotimi was taken to court by Chief Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, after being arrested by operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command. Babalola, 95, accused Farotimi of defaming him in a book titled Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. The arrest sparked…

The Edo State Government has congratulated Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, on December 9, 2024. The state government, through a press statement signed by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said this milestone is an evidence to Senator Akpabio’s beautiful journey in public service. The statement said Senator Akpabio’s distinguished career has been characterised by exceptional leadership, wisdom, and dedication to Nigeria’s democratic process. “His achievements as governor of Akwa Ibom State have left a lasting legacy, earning him recognition as a “jinx breaker. “His historic election to the Executive Committee…

Renowned British rapper Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, has been embroiled in a shocking legal battle after being accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Initial reports surfaced in October, naming Combs as the sole defendant in a federal lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York by an anonymous accuser named “Jane Doe”. The suit was renewed on Sunday to encompass Carter as well. Despite the seriousness of the accusations, attorney Tony Buzbee, the driving force behind the lawsuit, chose to remain silent on the matter, leaving the allegations hanging in the balance.…

Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has said that the issues and debates over the Tax Reform Bills are healthy as long as they are constructive and are done with good intentions. He highlighted that President Bola Tinubu is a committed democrat who believes in Nigeria, and understands the right of people to debate. The budget minister called on all stakeholders to lobby, interrogate the process, talk to their representatives, and make their input for a better outcome. Bagudu pointed out that the exercise was not a monologue but people are expected to make reasonable, respectable, proper…

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment towards promoting peace, fostering understanding and driving economic development through tourism. The minister stated this while speaking at the 100 years anniversary of Okeagbe community, emphasised the present administration’s focus on enhancing peace and unity through cultural inclusivity. Tunji-Ojo who said the president is passionate about the country’s value and unique image, disclosed that the recently rebranded the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) to enhance peace and unity. While highlighting the vital role of tourism in advancing national and global peace efforts, in line…

Former Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State charged African political leaders to emulate Ghana’s politics, especially its electoral process. Fayemi, who also served as chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) stated this in his congratulatory message to Ghana’s president-elect, John Mahama, on his victory in the country’s recent general elections. Nigeria cultural tours In a statement he issued on Sunday, Fayemi commended Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) for his gracious concession speech, noting that ‘’his acceptance of the electoral outcome in the spirit of peace and national unity exemplifies the very best…

The chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has hailed Ghana for the seamless conduct of the 2024 presidential election. Former President John Mahama emerged winner of Ghana’s presidential election held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. The head of the Nigerian electoral umpire who monitored the election, in a video posted on INEC’s social media platform, said Ghanaian politicians always stay in one political party, leading to the stability of democracy in the West African country. Yakubu stated that Ghana learnt the practice of managing results at the…