The recent appointment of federal universities’ Governing Councils by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been faulted by former presidential aide, Obono-Obla Okoi. Okoi, while featuring on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday said the appointment is against Nigeria’s constitution, explained that federal character must be respected to make the appointment lawful. Recall that on Sunday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, former Bauchi Governor, Alhaji...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Forum, has exonerated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the current economic challenges bedeviling the country. Speaking at the inaugural edition of the Asiwaju Scorecard Series held in Abuja on Tuesday, the chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Forum, Dr. Isa Yuguda stated that the President didn’t create the existing economic challenges but has been effectively managing them to prevent further deterioration. Yuguda highlighted the President’s decisive actions, including...

The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has given the sum of N300 million as compensation to owners of properties acquired for the Urban Renewal Project of the administration. The beneficiaries were those whose buildings would be demolished at Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti metropolis, a popular slum within the capital city, for the construction of the proposed Ultra Modern Central Business District and Modern Park. The gesture came barely three weeks after Millions of Naira, were...

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has harped on the appointment of grassroots people for Ward Special Assistants, warning stakeholders against frustrating his efforts. The Governor who disclosed this known in a statement on Monday, stressed that his administration is determined to take governance back to the grassroots. In his words: “Sometimes ago, I gave a directive to the effect that every Ward should meet and present three  people to represent them in my...