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27 Feb
The rate at which politicians and political office holders are defecting from one political party to another in recent times is alarming. The trend seems to call to question the place of ideology among the political class. From the Senate through the House of Representatives to state houses of assembly and even among party chieftains,…
27 Feb
Despite the discontent by a caucus of the ruling party and the general public hard pressed by the government’s policies, the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday, passed a vote of confidence on both President Bola Tinubu and its National Chairman, Umar Ganduje
26 Feb
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), at its meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu. The motion was moved by Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo and seconded by Sen. Adams Oshihomole, a former APC National Chairman and one time Edo governor. The News Agency…
22 Feb
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday. The party’s National Secretary, Sen. Surajudeen Bashiru, announced this in a notice issued on Friday night in Abuja. According to the notice, the National Caucus meeting will take place…
21 Feb
The National Economic Council (NEC), yesterday, reconvened with extensive deliberation on the scourge of malnutrition in the country though ignored the controversial subjects of local government autonomy, state police, and the allegation that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Boko Haram.
20 Feb
The National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday launched “Nutrition 774 (N774)” initiative designed to combat malnutrition crisis
31 Jan
Federal Government has unveiled a $23.2 billion National Energy Compact (NEC) aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s energy transition and addressing the country’s persistent power supply challenges with a target of $15.5 billion in private sector investment to bridge
27 Jan
The National Rescue Movement (NRM), on Monday, announced the suspension of its National Chairman, Isaac Udeh, amid allegations of misconduct, financial impropriety, and breach of the party's constitution, and appointed Chinedu Obi as the Acting National Chairman. This decision was disclosed by the Acting National Secretary of NRM, Prince Obidike Okolo, during the party’s first-quarter…
7 Jan
Dr Richard Ozobu-led 2025 Election Committee for a faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday, declared Dr Jackson Omenazu from Rivers State as the new President General, and other members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation.
27 Dec
The crisis rocking the Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) was on Friday laid to rest as the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NLC affirmed Odion Olaye as the authentic chairman of the state. Briefing newsmen in Benin after returning from the NEC meeting, Olaye presented copies of the resolution of…
14 Dec
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that there is no way Nigeria can dream of meaningful economic development without addressing the power sector crisis and ensuring the country has access to electricity and other affordable energy.
12 Dec
The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, approved a marginal increase of 0.05% in the emoluments of workers under the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Specifically, RMAFC mobilises funds and allocates the same to states to meet their developmental needs. Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, who…
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The Arewa Youths Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has said attempts to undermine the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, are sponsored attacks indirectly targeted at President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Friday, the speaker of the assembly, Comrade Abdul Danbature, explained that the minister had consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to his duties and the…
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Detectives at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) annex, Alagbon have reportedly declined bail for one Sunday Jolayemi, an administrative staff of the NNPC Cooperative in Lagos. He was allegedly arrested on the directive of an NNPC Limited staff who reportedly parades himself as president of the cooperative. A staff of the cooperative, Mr Sunday…
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Kaduna State Police Command has arrested one Hadaina Hussaini who allegedly threatened reprisal attack on southerners living in the northern part of the country over the killing of alleged 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State. Police spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, in a statement, said Hussaini was not a member of the Nigeria Police Force but a…
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An All Progressive Congress (APC) top gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra, Mr. Paul Chukwuma has resigned from the party ahead of its primary election slated for April 5, 2025. Chukwuma disclosed this in a resignation letter addressed to the APC Ward Chairman, ward two, Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. He made the…
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In a significant diplomatic engagement, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, received a courtesy visit from Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace & Security of the African Union Commission, on Friday, at the IGP's Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Samuel Victor Makwe, a…
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A renewed call for the elevation of Rogo District in Takum Local Government Area to the status of a graded chiefdom has been made by Professor Mustapha Ibi, a university don, citing the area's recent strides in development and security. Speaking as the guest speaker during the 30th-anniversary celebration of the Sarkin Hausawa of Takum,…
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The University of Calabar (Unical) has conferred the Religious Affairs Ambassadorial Award on Archbishop Dr Emmah Isong, National Vice President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), South-South Zone. The recognition, according to Unical management, is a tribute to Archbishop Isong's unwavering commitment to spiritual leadership and his profound impact on humanity. It is also…
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Veteran broadcaster and actress, Omotunde Adebowale-David, popularly known as Lolo 1, has made a shocking revelation about her past, noting she was raped by her colleague. Speaking on the Say My Piece Podcast hosted by Ogbolor, the media personality disclosed the trauma of sexual assault and her encounter with one at the office where she…
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Mr. Chukwuma Umeoji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra governorship election aspirant has withdrawn from the state’s governorship race ahead of the party’s primary slated for Saturday, April 5th. This brings to two, the number of the governorship aspirants that had withdrawn their intentions to run for the primary elections as Mr. Paul Chukwuma also…
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The Cross River State Government's Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force has arrested 21 suspected illegal miners in a joint operation with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The operation, which lasted several days, across Biase, Yakurr, and Obubra Local Government Areas, targeted illegal mining activities that pose significant economic and environmental threats to the…