Politics
Makinde Says Speaking Truth to Power Has Become Difficult Under Tinubu
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying governance under the current dispensation has made it increasingly difficult for leaders to openly challenge policies and decisions.
Makinde made the remarks at a public event, where he contrasted the present situation with what he described as a more consultative governance style under the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
He expressed concern over the handling of recent tax reform legislation, arguing that governors and other stakeholders were not adequately consulted before the bills were transmitted to the National Assembly.
According to the governor, uncertainty still surrounds the final content of the tax laws, including what was passed by lawmakers and what eventually received presidential assent.
Makinde also praised the leadership style of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, noting that his role at the National Economic Council influenced key decisions taken by state governors during the COVID-19 crisis.
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PDP Loses 107 Lawmakers in Defections Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost a total of 107 National Assembly members to defections, further shrinking its presence in both chambers. On Wednesday, three senators formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), reducing the PDP’s Senate representation to 14, well below the 36 it held at the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly…
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Pledges Full Vengeance for US-Israel Strikes
Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to pursue full retribution for the recent US and Israeli military strikes that killed his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and others. The statement was read on state media Thursday. Khamenei said a portion of the planned retaliation has already been carried out but…
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Court Warns Sowore of Bail Revocation Over Absence
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has warned politician and publisher Omoyele Sowore that his bail could be revoked and an arrest warrant issued if he fails to appear at the next hearing in his ongoing cybercrime trial. Sowore, who is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly…
