The Presidency has announced that local government areas across Nigeria will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC) starting from the end of January.The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare made this disclosure during an interview on Arise News on the night of Thursday, 16 January, 2025. According to Dae, the move is a testament to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in July 2024. The judgment declared state control over local government funds unconstitutional, paving the way for direct federal allocations to local governments.The…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
President Bola Tinubu has expressed appreciation to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. President Tinubu lauded the Governors for their bold leadership and commitment to fostering unity among leaders nationwide, transcending regional, ethnic, and political barriers to advance Nigeria’s development. Thursday, 16 January, 2025, productive consultation between the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Presidential Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy is a commendable example of cooperation between the Federal and State governments. He extended special commendations to the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Kwara State…
By Seun Oloketuyi In the dynamic and evolving political landscape of Lagos, few names resonate with as much promise, dedication, and authenticity as Rt Hon Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. Her recent emergence as the Speaker of the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly marks a historic milestone in her political career, reinforcing her status as a visionary leader and a formidable force in the state’s governance. Her journey into public service is not only a testament to her resilience but also to her illustrious heritage. Born on August 16, 1980, into the esteemed family of the late Chief T. A. Lawal…
The Lagos State Government, through the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD) under the Office of Rural Development, has flagged off the Y2025 Training/Empowerment Programme on digital skills. The initiative, which focused on website/blog creation and branding for business advertisement and entrepreneurial development, was held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat Hall, Ikorodu, Lagos State. The programme, spearheaded by Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, and strongly supported by the state Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, is aimed at improving the quality of rural life. It seeks to empower residents in rural areas…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly backing the creation of a new Ijebu State in Nigeria’s southwest region.The proposed state would be carved out of Ogun State, following a long-standing demand by the Ijebu people for recognition as an independent entity, a fresh report has revealed. Sources revealed that President Tinubu gave his assurances during a meeting with the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, at his Bourdillon residence on 5 January, 2025. President Tinubu and Oba Adtona During the meeting, Oba Adetona said that Ijebu is the only former colonial province in Nigeria that has not been granted statehood,…
Lagos State Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, has announced names of new Principal Officers for the House reports thegazellenews.com The new Speaker announced the new officers on Friday, 17 January, 2025 during her first plenary session after her election on Monday, 13 January, 2025. Honourable Temitope Adewale was named the new Majority Leader of the House. He represents Ifako-Ijaiye State Constituency I and he replaced Honourable Noheem Adams who represents Eti Osa State Constituency I. Honourable Adedamola Richard Kasumu, who represents Ikeja State Constituency II retains his position as the Deputy Majority Leader of the House, just as Honourable David Setonji, from…
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has affirmed Barrister Julius Abure as the authentic National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). The three-member panel in a judgment on Friday , 17 January, 2025 upheld the earlier decision of Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accord the party under Abure all the rights and privileges of a political party duly registered in Nigeria. The appellate court upheld the March 2024 Nnewi convention that produced the Abure-led national leadership. Also a notification on the Labour Party’s X handle on social media read,…
By O’Seun Ogunseyitan Nigerians will be updated on the latest discoveries on the causes of infertility and the most successful among the trending solutions to the problem at the 2025 Edition of the annual Fertility Conference of one of only two organisations offering free, assisted conception in Nigeria. Participation is free. Nigeria’s Quiver Full Foundation will hold its 2025 Fertility Conference online on January 25, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. One of Nigeria’s leading experts in assisted conception and human reproduction enhancement technologies, Dr Abayomi Ajayi of Nordica Fertility Centre, is one of the keynote speakers at the Conference. Multiple-awards winning…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, as a colossal loss to the country. Hon. Onanuga, who represented Sagamu, Ikenne, and Remo North Federal Constituencies, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. The Governor, during a visit to the Sagamu residence of the Onanugas, said that her death was shocking, sad, devastating, and a painful one to accept. He described the late politician as very loyal and a dependable ally, adding that she was reliable, very consistent, and extremely hardworking. The Governor promised that…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has given reasons for its withdrawal from the Local Government elections scheduled to take place on Saturday, 18 January, 2025, in the state.The decision was made public through a statement issued by Mr. Leye Igbabo, Director of Media and Publicity of the party in the state. According to the statement, the PDP’s decision to withdraw from the elections is a result of several consultations with party leaders, stakeholders, and the national secretariat.The party said it had initially fielded 15 chairmanship candidates in 15 local government areas and 131 councillorship candidates. However, the PDP said…