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The police pension protest in Abuja…Photo Credit: Olukayode Jaiyeola Amid rain, some retired police officers on Monday staged a protest at the entrance gate of the National Assembly in Abuja. The protesters are demanding their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme. The demonstrators, comprising elderly ex-police personnel, held placards and chanted solidarity songs as they […]

The passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari has not only stirred national mourning but also reignited political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections. As tributes poured in, accusations of political exploitation surfaced, exposing the relationship between Buhari and his successor, President Bola Tinubu, and the jostling by various parties to claim the late leader’s […]

The Senate has warned suspended Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to desist from forcefully resuming her legislative duties on Tuesday until the expiration of her suspension. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu gave the warning in a statement issued on Sunday. While insisting that no valid court order […]

Departed former President Muhammadu Buhari’s family has thanked President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima,the Nigerian public, and global dignitaries for their support during his mourning and funeral rites . Malam Mamman Daura, the most senior member of the Buhari household, on the family’s behalf on Sunday, conveyed their gratitude for the tributes, condolences, and […]

Dangote trucks. Photo: Tribune Less than 30 days to the commencement of the highly anticipated rollout of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas trucks by the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, industry stakeholders have signalled an alignment with the refinery’s plan to begin direct fuel distribution to marketers and critical sectors of the economy from August 15. […]

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday arrived Ogun State to participate in the eigth day prayer otherwise called Fidau, for the departed Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, in Ijebu Ode. Accompanied by his wife and First Lady, Oluremi, he was received on arrival at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu, by Ogun State Governor, Dapo […]

Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON, and Convener, The Patriots By Banji Ayoola A former Presidential aspirant under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the National Assembly to heed the call of The Patriots headed by Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON, for […]

Four of the NYCN State Chairmen in South West Zone The National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, South West Zone, has dissociated itself from the activities of one Mr. Solomon Adodo, who is allegedly impersonating the council’s National President and other executive members. In a petition to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, which was signed by […]

Former Senate Leader and lawmaker representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider the South East in future appointments to ensure national balance and equity. Reacting to the recent appointments into boards of federal agencies, he said in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday that: “The wrong narrative that […]