Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has publicly accused President Bola Tinubu of betrayal, claiming he was abandoned after investing heavily in Tinubu’s 2023 presidential campaign. In a viral video, Dokubo expressed his disappointment, stating he emptied his bank account to secure votes for Tinubu, only to feel neglected …
Read More »Kano Electoral Commission Pledges Free and Fair LG Elections
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has pledged to conduct the forthcoming local government elections with complete transparency, free from any external interference. Speaking at the KANSIEC headquarters in Kano on Friday, the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Sani Malumfashi, assured the public of a fair and unbiased election process. He …
Read More »FG Launches Construction of Sokoto-Badagry Expressway
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the dualization of the 1,068-kilometer Sokoto-Badagry road, starting from Illela town in Sokoto State. This major project will traverse seven states: Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos, and has been awarded to Hitech Construction Company Limited. President Bola Tinubu, represented by …
Read More »Senate Divided Over Funding for New Regional Development Commissions
In a heated session on Thursday, the Nigerian Senate found itself divided over the funding mechanisms for the newly proposed Zonal Development Commissions. This debate unfolded as both the Senate and the House of Representatives advanced legislation to establish these commissions, which have been stripped of operational immunity for their …
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