The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly denied claims that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, describing the circulating document as false, misleading and unauthorised, Global Mirror News gathered. In a statement issued in Abuja, INEC clarified that it has not approved or published any election…
The Rivers State Government has clarified the circumstances surrounding the ₦100,000 Christmas bonus paid to public office holders, following controversy sparked by members of the State House of Assembly who rejected and refunded the funds. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Communications, led by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, explained that the bonus…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his Administration’s commitment to due process, rule of law and public interest as the Federal Government moves closer to the full implementation of its sweeping tax reform Agenda. In a statement released after a high-level meeting with key fiscal policy officials, the President stressed that trust in governance is…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he is currently the most abused politician in Nigeria after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attributing the sustained criticism against him to his firm political convictions and insistence on honouring agreements. Wike made the statement on Saturday December 27, 2025, during a special…
The Presidency has refuted claims circulating on social media suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The rumour, which gained traction online and was attributed to unnamed “insider” sources, sparked speculation about an alleged leadership change within the President’s inner…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reinforced his Administration’s commitment to effective Grassroots Governance with the presentation of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to all the 20 Local Government Chairmen in the State. The presentation ceremony, held in Abeokuta on Thursday, coincided with the Christmas festivities and marked the fulfilment of an earlier pledge by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged Nigeria’s 36 State Governors to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on Local Government Autonomy, insisting that statutory allocations meant for the Country’s 774 Local Councils must be paid directly into council accounts without interference by State Governments. Tinubu delivered the directive at the 14th National Caucus meeting of the…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved enhanced service conditions for teachers in the State, including the extension of the retirement age to 65 years, as part of measures to strengthen the education sector and reward professional dedication. Under the new policy, which takes effect from August 1, 2025, the mandatory retirement age for teachers…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday presented a ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, declaring that all armed non-state actors operating outside Government authority would henceforth be classified as terrorists. The announcement comes as his administration moves to consolidate economic reforms and strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. The 2026…
The Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation has commended the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development for exceeding its 2025 revenue target while maintaining strong collaboration with the Assembly to ensure a well-planned and orderly urban environment. The commendation came during the presentation of the 2026 budget proposals, led by…
