By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Tinubu has attributed Nigeria’s longstanding fiscal challenges to colonial-era tax laws, saying they entrenched fragmentation, inefficiency, and inequality, while assuring that ongoing reforms will promote prosperity and inclusivity. The President made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the 16-storey Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) headquarters, describing the new…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress has amended its constitution following a vote by delegates at its national convention held in Abuja. Announcing the results, Chairman of the Electoral Sub-Committee, Emeka Ihedioha, said 1,471 out of 1,576 accredited delegates voted in favour of the amendment, representing 94 percent, while 11 votes were declared invalid….
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV departed Algeria on Wednesday for a four-day visit to Cameroon, where he is expected to deliver a message of peace, including a visit to a region affected by a long-running separatist conflict. The trip follows a historic visit to Algeria, the first by a pope, which was overshadowed by…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than nine persons have been reportedly killed following an attack by suspected herdsmen in Ankpali Edikwu ward, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, was said to have left residents in panic as gunmen allegedly stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately. A…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prominent opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso, were in attendance on Tuesday as the African Democratic Congress held its National Convention in Abuja. The convention, held at the Rainbow Events Centre, drew over 3,000 delegates and key political stakeholders as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 general…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, at his residence in Ibadan amid rising political tensions in Oyo State.The visit comes against the backdrop of speculations over alleged impeachment and dethronement plots, as well as reported friction involving Governor Seyi…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has described President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda as a “scam” and called for his resignation, citing worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. Aregbesola made the remarks on Saturday while addressing delegates at the ADC National…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled April 22 to hear an appeal filed by the African Democratic Congress executives led by David Mark over the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. A five-member panel of the court, headed by Mohammed Garba, fixed the date after granting an application for accelerated hearing. The court…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22, 2026, to hear separate appeals arising from leadership disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Lawal Garba, granted an application for accelerated hearing filed by a faction of the PDP…
