Category: Politics

“IBB’s Delayed Apology for June 12: ‘Fortunate,’ Says Ex-Governor”

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A former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, has said the former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, was lucky to have a chance to apologise to Nigerians for some of his actions. The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain said the former military leader deserves to be forgiven for his actions, especially in the annulment of the June 12 1993 presidential election. It was reported that Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, acknowledging that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Moshood…

Abiola won June 12 election, but annulment was my toughest decision – Babangida

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Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has admitted that the late Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election but described its annulment as the most difficult decision of his life. Babangida made the revelation in his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ which was unveiled in Abuja on Thursday. Reviewing the book at the event, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo quoted Babangida as saying that Abiola, who contested on the platform of the Social Democratic Party, met all constitutional requirements, including securing the majority of votes and…

Trump orders sacking of ‘Biden-era’ US attorneys

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has ordered the firing of all remaining US attorneys nominated by his predecessor Joe Biden. “Over the past four years, the Department of Justice has been politicized like never before,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. “Therefore, I have instructed the termination of ALL remaining ‘Biden Era’ U.S. Attorneys,” he said. “We must ‘clean house’ IMMEDIATELY, and restore confidence,” Trump added. “America’s Golden Age must have a fair Justice System – THAT BEGINS TODAY! It is standard practice for an incoming president…

JUST IN: DSS storms Lagos Assembly amid leadership crisis

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DSS Appoints Rasheed Lawal As New CSO To President Tinubu

There was heavy security presence at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday. Officials of the Department of State Security Services, Nigeria Police Force, and Lagos State Task Force were seen stationed at the Assembly complex main gate to ensure adequate security. The security tension is likely unconnected with the change of leadership at the House. Meanwhile, amidst the uncertainty, the Speaker of the House arrived to the cheers of other lawmakers. The lawmakers expressed their confidence in the leadership of Rt. Hon. Meranda as the House settles to…

Impeachment saga : Obasa approaches Court

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Breaking: Confusion As Lawmakers Impeach Lagos Speaker, Obasa

Embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has approached the court to challenge his impeachment. Obasa is challenging the Assembly and the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, before a State High Court in Ikeja, claiming that the lawmakers erred in removing him while the state’s legislative arm was in recess. In a motion dated February 12, 2025, filed through his counsel led by Chief Afolabi Fashanu, SAN, Obasa sought an order of the court for an accelerated hearing of the suit. Obasa was removed as the…

Tax Reform in the House: A Divided Path Forward

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After months of uncertainty, the House of Representatives on Wednesday debated the four tax bills transmitted to the National Assembly for consideration and passage by President Bola Tinubu. The bills scaled second reading after the lawmakers reached a consensus on the contentious Value Added Tax provisions during plenary. In 2024, President Bola Tinubu transmitted four tax bills to the National Assembly for consideration and passage, following the recommendations of the Presidential Taskforce on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms headed by Taiwo Oyedele. The proposed bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill…

Sanwo-Olu to host South-West govs in Lagos

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Lagos Govt Shuts RCCG, Celestial Church, Others Over Noise Pollution

Lagos Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will host governors of South West states at Lagos House, Ikeja, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. A release issued by the State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a copy of which was made available to newsmen Wednesday evening, said the South West Governors’ Forum will discuss issues of common interest at the parley. According to it, the Forum will discuss agriculture and food security to advance economic growth, foster collaboration, and enhance development initiatives in the Zone, adding that issues having to do with the…

Ondo APC, PDP clash over budget padding allegation

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The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Monday, demanded the removal of the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowumi Isaac, over allegations of budget padding in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. However, the ruling All Progressives Congress dismissed the accusations, stating that the PDP lacked a proper understanding of budgetary processes. Isaac and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Kayode Ajulo, are the only two commissioners remaining in the state cabinet after Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa recently dismissed other members in preparation for his new administration’s inauguration on…

Why I won’t deport Prince Harry — Trump

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United States President, Donald Trump, has dismissed deporting Prince Harry from the United States, despite ongoing litigation questioning the Duke of Sussex’s immigration status. Trump disclosed this in an interview with The New York Post on Friday, saying he does not want to take action against Harry “I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible,” Trump said. This comes amid legal challenges involving Harry’s visa, particularly from the Heritage Foundation, which has raised concerns over Harry’s potential failure to…

Tinubu hails Fayemi’s sacrifice in stepping down at APC presidential primary

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President Bola Tinubu has commended former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, for his selflessness and political maturity, particularly his decision to step down for him in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary ahead of the 2023 elections. In a tribute marking Fayemi’s 60th birthday, Tinubu described him as a committed democrat, a strategic thinker, and a loyal ally who has played a crucial role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape. The President praised Fayemi’s contributions to democracy, his leadership in governance, and his influence within the APC. Reflecting on…