8 h. ago Wike counters Sowore’s allegation of criminality against Tinubu, praises rule of law

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, September 18, issued a robust response to activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore’s recent tweet labelling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal”. Sowore, on August 25, accused President Tinubu of dishonesty during his official […] The post Wike counters Sowore’s allegation of criminality against Tinubu, praises rule of law appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago You’re lucky Tinubu respects rule of law, Wike knocks Sowore

Tribune Online You’re lucky Tinubu respects rule of law, Wike knocks Sowore Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, expressed disappointment over comments made by activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore,... You’re lucky Tinubu respects rule of law, Wike knocks Sowore Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Rivers: Lawyer Says Fubara Won’t Face Problems Upon Resumption

The lawyer, Nazir Sunusi, says the Supreme Court should give a ruling stating whether the President has the power to remove an elected official from office. The post Rivers: Lawyer Says Fubara Won’t Face Problems Upon Resumption appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Speaker Tajudeen, one of Africa’s most respected presiding officers — Agbese

Tribune Online Speaker Tajudeen, one of Africa’s most respected presiding officers — Agbese Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Phillip Agbese on Thursday described the Speaker of the 10th Assembly, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, as one of Africa's most respected presiding officers. Speaker Tajudeen, one of Africa’s most respected presiding officers — Agbese Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Fubara To Resume Office Today As Tinubu Ends State Of Emergency In Rivers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the end of the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State. The announcement paves the way for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly to resume work from Thursday In a statement released on Wednesday, the President recalled that […] The post Fubara To Resume Office Today As Tinubu Ends State Of Emergency In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Tinubu lifts state of emergency in Rivers, calls for peace, democratic governance

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has officially ended the six-month state of emergency in Rivers, effective midnight on September 17, 2025, signalling an immediate return to democratic governance in the troubled oil-rich state.  The President announced personally that the Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers […] The post Tinubu lifts state of emergency in Rivers, calls for peace, democratic governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Nigeria’s $60 bn speed rail project to begin operations in 2027

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria, under the public-private partnership (PPP), is set to add high-speed railway to the ongoing narrow and standard gauge railway reform projects across the country to help boost the sector and the economy in general. This was revealed by Samuel Okoh, the President and Chief Executive Officer […] The post Nigeria’s $60 bn speed rail project to begin operations in 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago ‘Nigerians Now Enjoying Low Food Prices’, Says Tinubu’s Adviser

Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs (office of the Vice President), Tope Fasua, has assured Nigerians that the country’s inflation rate will fall to single digit, pointing to the strengthening of the naira, lower food prices, and ongoing reforms as evidence that the economy was gradually recovering. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, […]

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68 h. ago ‘Inflation Doesn’t Go Up Forever’, Tinubu’s Economic Adviser Counters Atiku

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs (Office of the Vice President), Tope Fasua, has defended the federal government’s handling of the economy and dismissed criticisms from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following the latest inflation report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). He said Atiku’s intervention was mere politics as inflation […]

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3 d. ago Speaker Tajudeen mourns 19 people killed in Zamfara bridge accident

Tribune Online Speaker Tajudeen mourns 19 people killed in Zamfara bridge accident The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the death of 19 people in an accident at a bridge in Gummi Local Government of Zamfara State over the weekend. Speaker Tajudeen mourns 19 people killed in Zamfara bridge accident Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Solid Minerals Development For Economic Diversification – Abbas

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said developing the country‘s solid minerals sector is not just an option but imperative for economic diversification. Abbas, who stated this at a public hearing on 12 bills seeking to develop the solid minerals sector in Abuja on Thursday, observed that Nigeria‘s economy had been heavily […]

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8 d. ago FG intensifies efforts to curb glitches in digital payments, boost financial inclusion nationwide

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria is intensifying measures to eliminate glitches in digital payment systems and expand e-commerce, aiming to ensure all Nigerians have access to reliable and convenient financial services. Spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and development […] The post FG intensifies efforts to curb glitches in digital payments, boost financial inclusion nationwide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Federal Government Moves To Fix Digital Payment Glitches, Boost e

The Federal Government said it was working towards removing all glitches against seamless digital payments and e-commerce across the country. The effort being spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and development partners was to ensure citizens seamlessly transfer money using their mobile phones and other […]

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8 d. ago Speaker Abbas Hails ICRC Boss Ewalefoh’s Visionary Leadership At 50

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader and a beacon of service to the nation. In his goodwill message, the Speaker noted that […]

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8 d. ago Federal Government Gazettes New Tax Laws, Exempts Small Businesses From Corporate Tax

The Federal Government has officially gazetted Nigeria’s new tax reform laws following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the legislations on June 26, 2025. A statement signed by the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President, Kamorudeen Yusuf, on Wednesday, confirmed the publication of the four legislations: the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Nigeria Tax Administration […]

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9 d. ago Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye

By Seyi Babalola Dino Melaye, a former Kogi West senator, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing rate. Melaye warned Tinubu that if caution is not exercised, he may soon borrow from Nigeria’s premier fintech companies, Opay and Moniepoint. He was responding to concerns voiced by Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, about Tinubu’s […] The post Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s mounting debt. He warned that it has surpassed the country’s legal threshold and poses a significant risk to fiscal stability. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public […] The post Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen

Tribune Online Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen The reforms are delivering measurable impact in terms of investor confidence, reduced spending on fuel imports, greater energy self-sufficiency.... Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen Tribune Online

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1 week ago Presidency Sacks VP Shettima’s Aide On Digital, Creative Economy

The Presidency has announced the disengagement of Fegho John Umunubo, who until now served as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, […]

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1 week ago Group Exposes ‘₦5bn Smear Campaign’ Against Tinubu, EFCC Boss

A group, under the aegis of the National Interest Coalition (NICO, has raised the alarm over what it described as a grand conspiracy by some embattled top government office holders to derail President Bola Tinubu’s anti-corruption fight and destabilise the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The group alleged that the plot, […]

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