President Bola Tinubu stumbled and fell on Wednesday while trying to board the parade vehicle during the Democracy Day festivities at the Eagle Square in Abuja. Video footage of the incident quickly circulated on social media, sparking concern among viewers. The President had approached the vehicle shortly after his arrival at the Eagle Square venue […]
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called out the National Orientation Agency (NOA) for circulating a incorrect version of the newly adopted old National Anthem. Akpabio noted that the version being circulated by the NOA differs from the one approved by the Senate. The Senate had earlier deliberated on the issue and went into an executive
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a total of 269,992 new voters were registered in Edo and Ondo states during the recent voter registration exercise. According to INEC, 129,246 (47.87%) of the new registrants are male, while 140,756 (52.13%) are female. The majority of the registered voters (182,541 or 67.61%) are youths
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Renowned Nigerian singer, Davido, has officially confirmed his upcoming wedding to his partner, Chioma Rowland. The highly anticipated traditional wedding is set to take place in Lagos on June 25, 2024. In a viral video, Davido extended an invitation to his fans, saying, “Guys, you have to come to Nigeria on the 25th [of June]
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Martin Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, a social media critic accused of cyberbullying. He was released from police custody on Monday after meeting the bail terms, although the specific conditions remain undisclosed. Otse faced charges related to cyberstalking and was arraigned on May 22. The Nigerian police
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Organised Labour has reaffirmed its commitment to a new minimum wage of N250,000, rejecting proposals of N62,000 and N100,000 as “starvation wages.” The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Assistant General Secretary, Chris Onyeka, emphasized that the union will not accept anything less than N250,000, which it considers a reasonable concession to the government and other social
NLC Stands Firm on N250,000 Minimum Wage Demand, Anticipates Tinubu’s Response. Read More »
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has dismissed rumors of defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fayose reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP and expressed his desire to see the party return to power in the state in 2026. Fayose appealed to PDP members to stop attacking his
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A group of 35 members of the House of Representatives, known as the Reformed-minded Legislators, has proposed a bill seeking a single term of six years for the President and state governors. The bill also advocates for the rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones of the country. According to the spokesman for
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a prominent Igbo sociopolitical organization, has praised the decision to name a road in Abuja after the celebrated author, Prof. Chinua Achebe. While commending the Federal Government for the honor, the group’s Vice-President, Chief Vincent Afam, expressed disappointment that the issues Achebe fought against, including bad governance, corruption, and oppression, remain unaddressed 11
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Francis Inegbeniki, the Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, has tendered his resignation ahead of the September 21 governorship election. In a letter dated June 8, 2024, Inegbeniki cited conflicts with his core principles and values due to recent developments in the party at the local and state levels. With
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