A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibraheem Shittu, has openly distanced himself from the approval of Governor Seyi Makinde’s controversial ₦300 billion loan request, insisting that he was not part of the decision-making process. Shittu, who represents the Saki West State Constituency, disclosed this in an official statement shared on his […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially placed a temporary suspension on the exportation of raw shea nuts from Nigeria. This directive was announced in a statement released on Tuesday by Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President). According to the statement, the Federal […]
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Former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, has strongly denied speculations linking him to an alleged plot to remove Governor Hyacinth Alia from office. In an official statement issued on Tuesday through his media aide, Terver Zamber, Dajoh described the claims as “baseless, unfounded, and misleading.” He stressed […]
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The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, has stated that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, could stand a real chance of clinching the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket in 2027 if he decides to return to the party. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a popular […]
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Nigerian journalists have once again been reminded of their critical role in protecting democracy and promoting good governance through the consistent practice of ethical journalism. The call came from Dr. Mike Omeri, former Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), who urged members of the press to uphold professional standards and defend the integrity of […]
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On Ukraine’s Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his call for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that such dialogue remains the “most effective step forward” in the search for peace. His statement came as global diplomatic initiatives to end the ongoing conflict appear to be losing momentum. Despite the celebratory atmosphere […]
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A wave of concern has arisen following plans to raise salaries for President Bola Tinubu, governors, ministers, and other officials. The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) indicated last Monday that they intend to boost the remuneration of these officeholders. Chairman Mohammed Shehu, speaking in Abuja, condemned the current earnings for being too low, […]
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The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has strongly cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against bowing to increasing pressure to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a public statement delivered in Abuja by its chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, the Forum emphasized that President Tinubu would stand the risk of […]
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A prominent socio-political commentator, Austin Okai, has asserted that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, stand as the biggest threats to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027. Okai, who previously contested for the House of Representatives seat under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency […]
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President Bola Tinubu has once again called on Nigerians living abroad to channel their investments and resources back home in order to foster national development and economic stability. Speaking during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Japan, on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), President Tinubu […]
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Pressure continues to mount on former President Goodluck Jonathan to throw his hat into the ring for the 2027 presidential election, particularly from Northern political factions urging him to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Jonathan’s five-year tenure at the nation’s helm began unexpectedly in May 2010 following the death of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who had […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night, en route to Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on Sunday, August 24, 2025. According to a statement released by his Senior Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Nigerian leader will first make a stopover in Los Angeles, United […]
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has firmly reiterated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains very much alive, contrary to claims suggesting its decline. Speaking on Thursday after the PDP Southwest Zoning Consultative Summit in Lagos, Makinde stressed that despite internal challenges, the party continues to hold its ground as a formidable political force […]
