Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Kano State House of Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the unexpected deaths of two members, Aminu Ungoggo and Sarki Daneji, who reportedly died within hours of each other on Wednesday. The first to pass was Ungogo, head of the House Appropriation Committee, who reportedly died in the Assembly complex after a brief illness. This was confirmed in a statement issued Wednesday by the speaker’s spokesman, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. “The late Hon. Ungogo died while in active duty at the Kano State House of Assembly. He is survived by his wife and children,” the statement read. Jibril Falgore,…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has applauded Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for granting clemency to Sunday Jackson, a Christian farmer who had been sentenced to death following a violent attack on his farm. Chronicle NG reports that Fintiri gave Sunday Jackson a state pardon on Tuesday, causing spontaneous joy across Adamawa and Yola, with citizens flocking to the streets to celebrate the decision. Northern CAN, in a Christmas greeting signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph Hayab, and Secretary-General, Bishop Mohammed Naga, on Tuesday, condemned the previous conviction as a miscarriage of justice, adding the governor’s intervention restored…

Sen Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to delay the enforcement of the controversial Tax Reform Acts set to begin in January due to escalating debate surrounding their approval. Ndume issued the statement on Wednesday in Abuja, addressing claims and counterclaims regarding supposed modifications to the tax laws post their approval by the National Assembly. The appeal arises during demonstrations by opposition politicians and civil society groups, such as the Nigerian Bar Association, which have called for the Federal Government to stop enforcing the laws. Responding, Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, called on Tinubu to create an…

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigerian security services are collaborating with major social media platforms to identify and deactivate accounts used by terrorist and criminal groups to publicize their activities and raise funding. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, Director-General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, stated at an end-of-year briefing in Abuja on Tuesday that terrorists used platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and X to publicize operations, display looted items, and communicate with supporters. According to him, security officials have engaged with social media companies on multiple occasions to address content and accounts that pose a threat to national…

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday broke his silence on his rift with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, disclosing that their fallout stemmed from Wike’s alleged declaration to “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Wike and Makinde were notable G-5 governors who opposed the PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, ahead of the 2023 general election, because both posts were held by Northern politicians. During a media briefing in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Makinde stated that the connection ended after Wike…

In a significant financial overhaul designed to tackle revenue gaps, poor capital implementation, and coinciding budget periods, the National Assembly on Tuesday approved a revised N43.5tn 2024 Appropriation Act and a revamped N48.3tn 2025 budget plan, with the 2025 fiscal year prolonged to March 31, 2026. The approval came after extensive plenary sessions in both houses, leading to the passage of the Appropriation Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bills for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, sent to the legislature by President Bola Tinubu last Friday. In the Senate, the modified budgets received approval following the adoption of a consolidated report…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN), referencing ongoing legal proceedings and existing court rulings. In reaction to the ruling, the National Publicity Secretary of the Turaki-led NWC, Ini Ememobong, asserted that the party leadership was valid and stressed that the PDP had no factions. Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Nyesom Wike-supported faction, praised the action as a genuine respect for court rulings. PDP governors approved the Ibadan convention, where Turaki and other NWC members were chosen on November 16 for four-year terms. Wike,…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, have raised concerns over alleged post-legislative alterations to the recently enacted Tax Reform Acts, calling for the immediate suspension of their implementation. In a statement on Tuesday, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) noted that the controversies surrounding the laws threaten the integrity, transparency, and credibility of Nigeria’s legislative process. He warned that the issues strike at the heart of constitutional governance and called for a comprehensive, open, and transparent investigation to restore public trust. “The Nigerian Bar Association considers it imperative that a comprehensive, open, and…

The Super Eagles earned a 2-1 victory over Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Group C opener at the Complexe Sportif de Fes on Tuesday. The match started at a lively pace, with Nigeria taking early control, but Tanzania threatened on several occasions. The Super Eagles broke the deadlock in the 36th minute when defender Semi Ajayi rose highest to head Alex Iwobi’s lofted cross into the back of the net, giving the Super Eagles a 1-0 lead at halftime. Tanzania reacted quickly in the second half. Just two minutes after the restart, midfielder Charles…

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, on Tuesday completed a leadership transition as its outgoing Authority Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed, formally handed over to the incoming chief executive, Saidu Aliyu Mohammed, in a ceremony, underscoring continuity and accountability. The Authority announced this in a post on its official X handle, stating that the ceremony demonstrated its dedication to institutional continuity, accountability, and effective leadership. According to the article, the ceremonial handover ceremony included the Authority’s Executive Directors, top management, and employees and culminated in the symbolic transfer of official documents and responsibilities from Ahmed to Mohammed. The…