2 h. ago ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders

Tribune Online ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders "The proposed over 100% salary increase for political office holders is totally unjustifiable considering the..." ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders Tribune Online

Economics

4 h. ago ADC Opposes Plan To Raise Political Office Holders’ Salaries

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked against the  proposed salary increase for Nigeria’s political office holders, likening the act to an affront to the struggling Nigerian people. The party said the proposed upward review by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), would see the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials receive […]

Politics

13 h. ago NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders

Tribune Online NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders South-West chieftain of the NNPP has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to increase the salaries of political office holders, including the President, Vice President, ministers, and others, describing the move as “needless, insensitive, and morally bankrupt” in light of Nigeria’s current economic hardship. NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders Tribune Online

Politics

14 h. ago Tinubu Tackling Niger Delta Challenges With ‘Key Projects, Appointments’, Says SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has that said President Bola Tinubu was taking concrete steps to address long-standing challenges in the Niger Delta region through strategic projects and appointments. Akume stated this when a delegation of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum, led by the President […]

Politics

18 h. ago ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed the proposed plan to increase the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. The party argued that struggling citizens deserve better pay, not politicians. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had reportedly suggested a review of salaries for the President, Vice President, governors, and […] The post ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

21 h. ago ADC to RMAFC: Salary increase for President, Senate President, govs, others not right

Tribune Online ADC to RMAFC: Salary increase for President, Senate President, govs, others not right "While the Chairman of RMAFC attempting to justify the proposed increases by describing the current pay structure of political office holders ADC to RMAFC: Salary increase for President, Senate President, govs, others not right Tribune Online

Politics

22 h. ago ‘Your Vote Is Your Voice’, Saraki Urges Youths To Embrace Voter Registration Opportunity

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has advised that young people should take the advantage of the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise to get their permanent voter cards (PVCs). Saraki took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday to lament that only about 24 million individuals representing 26 per cent of the 94 million […]

Politics

24 h. ago Akpabio condoles APC chairman, Yilwatda, over mother’s demise

Tribune Online Akpabio condoles APC chairman, Yilwatda, over mother’s demise President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has commiserated with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother, Mrs Lydia Yilwatda. In a condolence message signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Senate President, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described the late […] Akpabio condoles APC chairman, Yilwatda, over mother’s demise Tribune Online

Politics

38 h. ago Premier League: Deputy Senate President to upgrade BUK’s stadium

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has concluded arrangements to upgrade the facilities at the Bayero University Kano (BUK) stadium to meet Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standards. Recently, Barau FC, founded by Senator Jibrin, gained promotion from the Nigeria National League (NNL) to the NPFL after […] The post Premier League: Deputy Senate President to upgrade BUK’s stadium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

50 h. ago Tinubu Betrayed Kwankwaso In Kano, Forget Their 2027 Alliance – Galadima

A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Engr. Buba Galadima, has dismissed the possibility of an alliance between President Bola Tinubu and former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday night, Galadima accused the Tinubu-led administration of betraying Kwankwaso and […]

Politics

69 h. ago Offa robbery: Victims’ families ask Nigerians to disregard blackmail against Saraki

Tribune Online Offa robbery: Victims’ families ask Nigerians to disregard blackmail against Saraki Families of the victims of the 2018 Offa bank robbery have appealed to Nigerians to ignore persistent claims linking former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki to the tragic incident. Offa robbery: Victims’ families ask Nigerians to disregard blackmail against Saraki Tribune Online

Events

3 d. ago Akpabio returns to Abuja after London trip, dispels health rumours

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio returned to the country Monday morning after what he described as a brief vacation in London. His return puts to rest reports that he was critically ill and admitted to a hospital abroad. Akpabio, who had attended the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva […] The post Akpabio returns to Abuja after London trip, dispels health rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

4 d. ago FG Pledges Support As Transport Varsity Matriculates 529 Students

The federal government has pledged continued support for the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, as the institution matriculated 529 students for the 2024/2025 academic session yesterday. Minister of Transportation, Ahmed Alkali, who represented President Bola Tinubu at the ceremony, congratulated the Governing Council, Senate, staff and students of the insitution. He said President Tinubu was […]

Politics

5 d. ago Catholic Bishop calls on Tinubu, Okpebholo to rescue 2 abducted Seminarians on viral video with human skull

From Tony Osauzo, Be+)%nin The Bishop of the Auchi Diocese of the Catholic Church, Bishop Gabriel Dunia, yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo and all security agencies in the country to do the needful and help rescue two Seminarians abducted from the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Minor […] The post Catholic Bishop calls on Tinubu, Okpebholo to rescue 2 abducted Seminarians on viral video with human skull appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

6 d. ago Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Board Chairman of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, said President Bola Tinubu has granted an approval for a Channel Management Company to tackle the challenge of dredging at the Calabar Port. Senator Adeyeye made the disclosure after concluding a tour of the Calabar Port and also interfacing […] The post Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

7 d. ago APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias

Abasi People Foundation (APF) has issued a stern call to the leadership of the National Assembly to withdraw a bill seeking to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers with permanent co-chairmanship granted to the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife. In a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of […] The post APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

8 d. ago “I Consulted For Six Months Before Dumping PDP For APC” – Gov Eno

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State revealed that he consulted for six months before leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). In an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, Governor Eno explained that his state could no longer remain in opposition after producing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. […] The post “I Consulted For Six Months Before Dumping PDP For APC” – Gov Eno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

8 d. ago 2027 Presidency Already Taken By Tinubu, Says Nasarawa West Senator

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) lawmaker representing Nasarawa West, Senator Aliyu Wadada has declared that the 2027 presidential race was “already taken” by President Bola Tinubu. Wadada stated this while speaking to State House correspondents on Tuesday after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja . He said his visit to the […]

Politics

9 d. ago Deputy Senate President tasks Barau Football Club to win Nigerian Premier League

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin has urged the members of the newly promoted Barau Football Club ( BFC) to go all out and win the the Nigerian Premier League. He spoke at a reception organised in honour of the players and officials of the Club following their recent elevation to the […] The post Deputy Senate President tasks Barau Football Club to win Nigerian Premier League appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

9 d. ago Gombe ADC backs David Mark’s leadership, threatens to expel ‘lost’ member Nafiu

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State has declared its support for former Senate President David Mark as the party’s national leader ahead of the 2027 general elections, while warning its former gubernatorial candidate in Gombe, Nafiu Bala, to desist from parading himself as the party’s national chairman or face […] The post Gombe ADC backs David Mark’s leadership, threatens to expel ‘lost’ member Nafiu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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