Politics
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Africa deserves permanent seat on UN Security Council — Tuggar
Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has advocated for Africa’s permanent membership on the UN Security Council, emphasising Nigeria’s suitability…
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Cross River governor vows to protect every inch of state land, warns against boundary disputes
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State made a strong statement, assuring that no part…
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Delta APC demands clarity on 143% revenue generation claim by DBIR
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State called on the Delta State Board of…
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INEC urges political parties to nominate fresh candidates for upcoming bye-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to nominate fresh candidates for upcoming bye-elections to fill vacancies…
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Supreme Court to hear APC’s challenge of Rivers LG election on February 10
The Supreme Court has scheduled February 10, 2025, to hear two suits filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging…
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BREAKING: Senate suspends 2025 budget defense for Auditor General’s office just 24 hours before deadline
In a surprising turn of events on Monday, January 21, 2025, the Nigerian Senate suspended the 2025 budget defense for…
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Gov. Okpebholo allocates portfolios to new commissioners in Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has on Tuesday sworn in six commissioners into the State Executive Council and assigned them…
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Kano Assembly takes action to improve rural roads with state of emergency declaration
In a move to improve rural communities, the Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has declared a state of emergency…
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Nigeria accepts invitation to join BRICS as a partner country
The ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner…
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Tinubu commends state governors for endorsing tax reform bills
President Bola Tinubu on Friday expressed his appreciation to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, following their endorsement of the four…
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Obasa, 3 other lawmakers absent as Lagos Assembly names new principal officers
The Lagos State House of Assembly has named four new principal officers following the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru…
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Appeal Court reaffirms Abure as LP National Chairman
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Friday, reaffirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP.…
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Governor Aiyedatiwa Dissolves State Executive Council, Exempts Two Key Cabinet Members
The Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with immediate…
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FG Urges Emir Sanusi to Prioritise National Unity Over Personal Grievances
The Federal Government has addressed remarks made by His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, during a public event in Lagos…
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I’ll no longer advise Tinubu administration on economy, says Emir Sanusi
The emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that would no longer advise President Tinubu administration on how to…
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Soludo says “conspiracy of silence” fueling criminal activities in Anambra
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State says “conspiracy of silence” by the people is fuelling criminal activities such as kidnapping…
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Edo tribunal adjourns hearing on Ighodalo, PDP petitions over document presentation issues
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned the hearing of petitions filed by Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples…
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Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal says Bello Turji’s days are numbered
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed confidence that the days of the notorious terrorist and bandit leader, Bello Turji,…
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Ondo governor Aiyedatiwa dissolves cabinet, keeps two commissioners
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has officially dissolved the State Executive Council, effective immediately. The announcement was made on…
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NASS rejects N11.8bn budget for new Livestock Ministry start-up
On Tuesday, January 14, the Joint Committee on Livestock Development from both the Senate and the House of Representatives rejected…
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Senate, Julius Berger resolve conflict over unfinished projects in Nigeria
On Tuesday, January 14, the Nigerian Senate and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc came to an agreement after a disagreement over…
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‘The Time For Africa Is Now,’ Tinubu Says As He Calls For Collaboration In Abu Dhabi
President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that the African continent has the required resources and capacity to develop to an…
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New Lagos Assembly Speaker pledges harmonious relationship with executive arm
The new leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly has pledged harmonious relationship with the executive arm of government.…
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Lagos Speaker Obasa impeached over financial and statutory infractions
On Monday, January 13, 2025, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over accusations of…
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Wike bans used items markets and scavenging in FCT for two weeks
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced a two-week ban on used items markets, known…
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Edo guber tribunal: APC Supreme Court case delays hearing of Ighodalo’s petition
On Monday, January 13, 2025, the hearing of the petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate,…
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NASS sets up special panel to investigate N4 trillion revenue shortfall due to indiscriminate waivers
On Monday, January 13, 2025, the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance announced the formation of a special committee to…
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Lagos Assembly impeaches Speaker, elects deputy as replacement
The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The House impeached Obasa at an emergency plenary…
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Retired justice accuses LPDC, NBA of favoritism toward senior lawyers
A retired Justice of the Federal High Court, Justice Taiwo Taiwo, has accused the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) and…
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Obasanjo sounds warning on consequences of speaking up on national issues
On Friday, January 10, 2025, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed that his refusal to stay silent on national and…
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Nwosu resigns from Anambra PDP after unfair treatment
On Friday, January 10, 2025, Samben Nwosu, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra, announced his…
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Akwa Ibom Governor Eno sacks commissioners and cabinet members
On Friday, January 10, 2025, Governor Umo Bassey Eno of Akwa Ibom State made a significant move by sacking and…
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INEC chairman raises concerns over high cost of elections, urges lawmakers for adequate funding
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has expressed deep concerns about the escalating cost…
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Azuta-Mbata Elected as President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide
Senator John Azuta-Mbata has emerged as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The former Senator representing Rivers East was…
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu signs N3.36trn budget bill into law
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Thursday signed into law, the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill of N3.36 trillion. The News…
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Governor Sule mocks opposition’s unity efforts ahead of 2027 elections
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed concerns about the potential formation of a coalition of opposition parties aimed…
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Bauchi government allocates N1bn for office infrastructure amid criticism of federal reforms
In the 2025 budget, the Bauchi State Government has set aside N1 billion for office infrastructure, with significant funds allocated…
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Igbo ministers accuse South East governors of failing to act on Nnamdi Kanu’s release
On Thursday, January 8, 2025, a group of Igbo ministers strongly criticized the South East governors, accusing them of not…
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Bishop calls out Ondo lawmaker for not staying in touch with his community
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, Bishop Stephen Fagbemi, the head of the Owo Anglican Diocese, spoke out against the lawmaker…
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Felix Morka claims receiving over 200 death threats after Peter Obi’s comments
On Wednesday, January 8, Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), revealed that he has…
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