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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has ordered the immediate dissolution of all ad hoc committees of the House following the expiration of the period allotted for them to complete their assignments and submit their reports. The directive was contained in a circular signed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Sidi Ibrahim, and dated Saturday. According to the circular, the dissolution took effect from Friday, August 28, 2026. The Clerk said the decision followed previous directives instructing all ad hoc committees to conclude their assignments and submit their reports in line with the Standing Orders…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned traditional rulers in the state against interfering in politics, insisting that the throne must remain neutral and serve as a father to all. CityNews reports that Makinde spoke on Saturday in Eruwa during the first coronation anniversary of Samuel Adegbola, the Eleruwa of Eruwa. Makinde, who was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Aare Asoludero of Ibarapaland at the event, said traditional rulers who get involved in politics will face insult and abuse. According to Makinde, traditional rulers must steer clear of politics and embrace all political actors without bias if they want to maintain the…

Regina Daniels’ younger sister, Destiny Daniels, has reacted to widespread speculation that the Nollywood actress has reconciled with her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. The rumours gained traction after videos and photos surfaced online showing Regina at what social media users claimed was her husband’s residence, fuelling speculation that the actress had ended their months-long marital crisis. Reacting to the claims, Destiny dismissed the speculation, accusing netizens of making assumptions based on limited information shared on social media. In a post shared on her Instagram Story, she wrote: “Y’all should chill. She was granted a visit to see her children…

A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has explained why it deleted a post announcing the alleged appointment of its leader, Dr Karl Von Batten, by US President Donald Trump. In a post on its verified X handle on Saturday, the firm claimed it removed the post after the White House informed Von Batten that the Nigerian government had repeatedly called to complain about the appointment. According to the firm, it was never its intention for the Nigerian government to inundate the White House with phone calls, adding that Von Batten apologised to the White House for the…

President Bola Tinubu will not face arrest or restrictions on his movement in the United States if he attends the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has said. Ibrahim said the Nigerian Mission to the UN had not received any communication from the United States government indicating that Tinubu would be subjected to restrictions during the General Assembly. The ambassador made the clarification amid renewed discussions over allegations relating to Tinubu’s past in the United States and claims that the Nigerian president could face legal action during his planned…

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a new world map that more accurately depicts Africa’s size. The decision followed a call by African countries for the UN to right the centuries-old wrong. Togo introduced the resolution to the assembly about a year after the African Union endorsed it. The resolution is part of the #CorrectTheMap campaign backed by all 55 African Union member states. The resolution seeks to replace the traditional Mercator map, which distorts the region, with the Equal Earth projection, which is believed to show countries’ true sizes. It calls for an “equitable” representation of…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday disclosed how his administration has tolerated criticisms without reprisals, saying Nigerians can insult and attack him and still sleep well at night. According to him, his tolerance for criticisms lies at the heart of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and its commitment to press freedom. The President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, spoke on Thursday at the Centenary Celebrations of the Daily Times of Nigeria Limited, held in Abuja. “Let us admit that under this government, you can insult and attack the president and still go…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said millions of Nigerians remain trapped in poverty and are unable to experience meaningful improvements in their lives despite working hard. Makinde made the remark while noting that Nigeria’s problems are bigger than those occupying public offices. In his newsletter, the governor also expressed concern that insecurity continues to affect the lives of Nigerians. Makinde said, “Over the years, we have changed governments, introduced new policies, and promised ourselves new starts. Yet, for millions of Nigerians, the basic results have stayed mostly the same. “Too many of our people are still…

The Nigeria Energy Consumers Watch Initiative has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of failing to halt the continued importation of adulterated and substandard petroleum products into Nigeria. The group said the alleged influx of blended fuel from Dubai and other countries had become a serious threat to consumers and the economy, accusing the regulator of failing to take decisive action against major marketers involved in the importation of such products. In a statement issued on Friday, Alhaji Abdulrahman Sani Ibrahim, President of the group, said the continued presence of questionable petroleum products in the Nigerian…

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation said it could not verify ₦33.75 billion cash transfers to 3,295,207 households across 35 states in 2023. The 2024 Auditor-General’s report said NTCO vouchers lacked full beneficiary details, and staff blocked access to Remita statements needed to match NSR and NBR names. The Auditor-General told the National Programme Manager to face National Assembly Public Accounts Committees, produce evidence or refund the money to the Treasury, as NTCO gave no response. The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) has raised concerns over ₦33.75 billion transferred to more than 3.29…