Category: Governance

UNGA 81: ‘Tinubu Is Hiding From Trump, Fearing Arrest’ — Kenneth Okonkwo Alleges

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Former Labour Party presidential candidate and spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deliberately staying away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York because he fears possible arrest in the United States. Okonkwo made the allegation while speaking on Arise News amid…

Governance, Opposition

Atiku, Peter Obi, Others’ Opposition Summit Shifted to August 31 as Coalition Talks Intensify

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The much-anticipated opposition political summit involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and other political stakeholders has been rescheduled from August 18 to August 31, 2026. The summit is being convened by the G-100, a group pushing for greater cooperation among opposition parties ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The…

Opposition

Federal Government Launches One-Stop Digital Portal to Simplify Access to Public Services

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

In a major step toward modernising public administration, the Federal Government has unveiled the Government Service Portal (GSP), a unified digital platform designed to provide Nigerians and businesses with seamless access to government services through a single online gateway. The portal, officially soft-launched in Abuja on Tuesday, is expected to simplify interactions with government agencies…

Governance

PDP Slams AbdulRazaq as Kwara Government Lawyers’ Strike Enters Indefinite Phase

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has seized on the indefinite strike by government lawyers to launch a fresh attack on the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, describing the industrial action as evidence of what it called a deepening governance crisis in the state. In a statement issued on Monday by…

Governance, Opposition

Atiku Challenges Tinubu Over N22.15bn Federal Allocation for Traditional Rulers’ Palaces

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Bola Tinubu administration over the Federal Government’s allocation of N22.15 billion in the 2026 budget for the construction, renovation and furnishing of 106 palaces for traditional rulers across Nigeria. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), argued that the Federal Government has no constitutional…

Governance, Opposition

Kwara PDP, APC Clash Over Security Response as Oyo School Rescue Sparks Debate

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

… AbdulRazaq’s failure left 179 Woro victims in captivity for 159 days – PDP The successful rescue of 49 abducted pupils, teachers and school staff in Oyo State has triggered a fresh war of words between the Kwara State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), with both parties…

Governance, Opposition

Atiku Challenges Tinubu Over Audit Bill, Cites N8.8tn Spending Concerns and PFIPC Scandal

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately assent to the Federal Audit Service Bill, warning that failure to do so should prompt him to step aside from office. Atiku’s demand comes amid mounting controversy over allegations of approximately ₦8.8 trillion in…

Governance, Opposition

Atiku Seeks Independent Probe, Presses Tinubu Over PFIPC Budget and N400m CoS Bribery Allegation

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent investigation into allegations linking President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to an alleged ₦400 million bribery scandal involving the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). In a statement issued through his media office, Atiku argued that the seriousness of the allegations warrants…

Governance, Opposition

Governors Renew Push for State Police, Seek Constitutional Safeguards

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The 36 state governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have reaffirmed their support for the immediate establishment of state police across Nigeria, insisting that any new policing structure must be firmly rooted in the Constitution and aligned with the principles of federalism and the protection of citizens’ rights. The governors reached…

Governance, Police and Interior Affairs

TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our…

Governance, Presidential Speeches

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Kikma on Top 10 Hidden Gems in Ibadan You Need to Visit in 2025July 1, 2025
Ibadan is truly a hidden gem with so much to offer. From the serene Agodi Gardens to the breathtaking views…