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2027: Posters of Goodluck Jonathan with new political platform flood Kano

2027: Posters of Goodluck Jonathan with new political platform flood Kano

By Bashir Bello Posters of former President Goodluck Jonathan have surfaced in Kano, sparking speculation about his potential candidacy in the 2027 general elections. The posters, which feature the inscription of a new political platform, Team New Nigeria (TNN), were prominently displayed at strategic locations across the ancient city, including the Kano State Government House […]

PDP Crisis: BoT expresses dismay over shift of NEC meeting

PDP Crisis: BoT expresses dismay over shift of NEC meeting

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its disappointment over the repeated postponement of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

Atiku condemns Farotimi’s arrest, accuses Tinubu of suppressing free speech

Atiku condemns Farotimi’s arrest, accuses Tinubu of suppressing free speech

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the arrest and detention of lawyer and human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, labeling it a calculated attempt by the Tinubu administration to stifle fundamental rights to free expression.

Lawmakers in rowdy session over Tax Bill comment by Rep Rotimi

Lawmakers in rowdy session over Tax Bill comment by Rep Rotimi

The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Tuesday following a controversial remark by the House Spokesperson and Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee, Rep. Akin Rotimi, concerning the contentious tax bills.

Tax reform: Don’t be in a rush, hold public hearing – Peter Obi tells FG

Tax reform: Don’t be in a rush, hold public hearing – Peter Obi tells FG

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has called on the federal government to hold a public hearing before enacting the proposed tax reform bills. In a statement released on Monday, Obi emphasized the significance of tax reform, noting that while it is a critical issue, it should be approached […]

Full script: What Presidency said about Tax Reform Bills

Full script: What Presidency said about Tax Reform Bills

Since the public debate around the transformative tax bills before the National Assembly began in the last few weeks, various political actors and commentators have tried to obfuscate the facts, deliberately misinforming and misleading the public.