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No petition against Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees – Senate
The Senate has dismissed claims that it received petitions from the Indigenous People of Biafra, Abuja indigenes or any organisation opposing the screening of former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, or any of President Bola Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees currently before lawmakers. The rebuttal follows rising speculation across political circles and online platforms alleging that some nominees, […]
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PDP leaders enlist Obasanjo for 2027 comeback
Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo as part of moves to reposition the party for a possible return to power in the 2027 general elections. The factional Chairman of the party, Alhaji Kabiru Turaki, SAN, led other members of his executive to the penthouse residence of […]
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Judges exempted from police withdrawal order, says CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said that the presidential directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Personalities is part of measures to combat rising insecurity in the country. However, the media aide to the CJN, Tobi Soniyi, stated that the directive does not affect judges. Some VIPs […]
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FG begins expanded investigations to determine exploitation in airfares
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), says it has commenced an expanded investigation into pricing templates behind high ticket rates charge by some airlines on some domestic routes. A statement issued by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director, Corporate Affairs of the Commission in Abuja on Friday, said the investigation was to establish possible […]
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Dangote’s scholarship initiative will widen access to education financing – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Saturday said the N100bn annual education scholarship initiative by the Aliko Dangote Foundation would widen access to education financing in Nigeria. The fund, in a statement by its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, described the initiative, unveiled in Lagos in the presence of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who […]
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I’ve no regrets supporting Tinubu, says Wike on 58th birthday
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he has no regrets over his open support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 2022, insisting that his decision was guided by character, integrity and a firm belief in equity and justice. Wike spoke in Abuja in the early hours of Saturday at a special event […]
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Obasanjo hosts Turaki-led PDP in Abeokuta, tells them to ‘soldier on’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hosted the national working committee (NWC) of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun state.  The PDP faction visited the former president on Saturday, and Kabiru Turaki led the delegation. Other members of the delegation include Muazu Aliyu, former Niger governor; Jonah Jang, former […]
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Ex-NIWA MD Oyebamiji emerges Osun APC gov candidate
The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, on Saturday emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Oyebamiji’s emergence followed a motion moved by two governorship aspirants, Kunle Adegoke (SAN) and Senator Babajide Omoworare, at the primary election venue located […]
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Army graduates 3,439 recruits, ready for deployment
No fewer than 3,439 recruits of the Nigerian Army have graduated from the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria. The recruits, who are members of the 89 Regular Recruit Intake, completed six months of training at the depot and were presented during a Passing Out Parade on Friday. Newsmen reports that, following the completion of their […]
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No Christian, Muslim genocide in Nigeria – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has again dismissed claims that there is a Christian genocide in the country, insisting that neither Christians nor Muslims are being targeted for killing. The President said the insecurity bedevilling the country is rooted in historical, economic and criminal factors, not religious persecution. He spoke on Friday in Abuja while declaring open […]
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NLC declares nationwide protest December 17 over insecurity, school abductions
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide protest for December 17 over the “degenerating security situation” across the country. In a notice issued to all state councils on December 10, after its national executive committee (NEC)-in-session meeting on December 4, the labour group condemned the rampant activities of bandits and kidnappers across the country. […]
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NEMA activates emergency response for festive season
The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has stated that the agency has activated its preparedness mechanisms nationwide to ensure a rapid response to emergencies during the festive period and beyond. Mrs. Umar made the statement on Saturday in Abuja while leading staff of the agency on a fitness exercise. She […]
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Fubara Finalises Defection to APC, Declares Commitment to Rivers’ Development
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday formally completed his registration with the All Progressives Congress (APC), receiving his membership card and solidifying his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). With the move, he becomes the automatic leader of the APC in the state. Speaking shortly after receiving the card at Government House, Port […]
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FG opens Lagos–Calabar Highway to ease yuletide travel
The Federal Government on Friday temporarily opened Section One of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, allowing motorists to access the road from Ahmadu Bello Junction to Eleko Village Junction for the festive season. The 47.474km section was awarded to Hitech Construction Limited at a total cost of ₦1,067,887,381,148.61. The project includes the construction of a rigid-pavement dual-carriage […]
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Court remands Ngige in Kuje prison over ‘N2.14bn contract fraud’
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court has ordered the remand of Chris Ngige, former minister of labour and productivity, in Kuje prison, pending the determination of his bail application. Ngige was arraigned on Friday before Maryam Hassan, presiding judge, on an eight-count charge bordering on misuse of office, contract fraud and receiving gratification. In […]
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Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Gantry Price to N699 Ahead of Yuletide Travel
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price from N828 to N699 per litre, marking a drop of N129 or 15.58 percent. Senior officials said the price cut was introduced to ease transportation costs ahead of the Christmas season, when millions of Nigerians travel across the country to join their families. According to […]
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INEC chairman says poor network hinders result upload on IREV
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Thursday said poor telecommunications connectivity remains the commission’s toughest challenge in achieving real-time upload of election results from polling units across the country. Amupitan revealed this on Thursday at the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room’s Stakeholders’ Forum on Elections in Abuja. He said that […]
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Fubara pushing Rivers towards fresh crisis, says Speaker
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of deliberately sidelining lawmakers and “setting the stage for another crisis” in the state. Amaewhule, flanked by 10 lawmakers, addressed reporters in Port Harcourt on Thursday in response to Fubara’s Wednesday comments. The governor had lamented that his political […]
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Bayelsa deputy gov, Ewhrudjakpo dies after collapsing in office
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, died on Thursday after collapsing in his office. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who confirmed the death in a in a press release on Thursday, described the development as a shocking and painful loss. According to a statement signed by Comrade Ini Ememobong, National Publicity […]
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Senate firestorm: Oshiomhole, Ndume lock horns on Omokri’s nomination
A heated confrontation broke out on Thursday during the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs’ screening of ambassadorial nominees, as Senators Ali Ndume (Borno South) and Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) clashed over the treatment of former presidential aide, Reno Omokri. The session, which began late due to a struggle for space in the crowded venue, featured several high-profile […]
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Alleged N2.2bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-labour minister Ngige today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has finalised plans to  arraign a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, today (Friday) over alleged fraud totalling N2,261,722,535.84. Court officials confirmed that the arraignment is scheduled to take place at the Gwarinpa Division of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. According to court documents seen by […]
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Insecurity: FG approves 94,000 new enlistments
The Federal Government will recruit over 94,000 new personnel into Nigeria’s security services as part of measures to tackle rising insecurity across the country. Under the plan, the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force will recruit 50,000 police constables. The recruitment portal is expected to be open to eligible Nigerians from December 15, […]
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2027: LP rules out automatic ticket for Obi
The Labour Party leadership has ruled out handing automatic tickets to any aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that even its most recognisable figure, former presidential candidate Peter Obi, must go through competitive primaries if he chooses to return to the fold. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, stated this […]
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Senate Clears Fani-Kayode, Dambazau for Ambassadorial Roles
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has approved the ambassadorial nominations of two former ministers, Femi Fani-Kayode and Abdulrahman Dambazau. Both nominees had previously undergone full Senate screening during their ministerial confirmations in past administrations, prompting a smoother process this time. During Thursday’s session, the nominees—alongside other former ministers, ambassadors and lawmakers—were asked to “take […]
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Fubara denies shutting door against Wike’s camp
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed insinuations that he has refused to engage members of the State House of Assembly amid his return to office after the lingering political tension. The governor stated, contrary to rumours that he shut the doors against some stakeholders in the state, particularly the elders’ forum in the camp of […]
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PSC, police begin recruitment of 50,000 constables
The Police Service Commission, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has announced the commencement of the recruitment of 50,000 police constables, as approved by President Bola Tinubu. The recruitment process, according to the PSC, is in line with the President’s directive to strengthen community policing, improve internal security and boost manpower within the police. […]
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Tinubu restates withdrawal order of police guards for VIPs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday reaffirmed his directive that police officers currently attached to VIPs be withdrawn and redeployed to conflict-prone areas. The President insisted that the nation cannot afford to keep essential security manpower away from pressing security theatres. He restated the order before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the […]
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I love PDP but defected to protect myself – Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has defended his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Accord Party, describing the move as necessary to safeguard his personal security and the stability of the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Adeleke said he did not abandon the PDP, which he still holds in […]
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