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Vice President Kashim Shettima Arrives in New York for 79th UNGA

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He was received by top Nigerian officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, and Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. As directed by President Bola Tinubu, Shettima will […]

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Enugu Local Government Elections Marred by Low Turnout and Late Materials

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The local government elections in Enugu State were impacted by low voter turnout and delayed arrival of voting materials at various polling units and wards. Despite this, Governor Peter Mbah praised the peaceful outcome, describing it as the most peaceful. Reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicated low turnout in most wards, notably

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Edo 2024: Ighodalo Dismisses Wike’s Influence, Says Edo People Will Decide Next Governor

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Asue Ighodalo, the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, does not have the power to determine the next governor of the state. Ighodalo’s statement was in response to Wike’s claim that he told Governor Godwin Obaseki he would not support Ighodalo in

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Islamic Singer Resigns as Kwara Governor’s Aide, Citing Uncomfortable Salary for No Work

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Ibraheem Labaeka, a popular Islamic singer, has resigned from his position as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a letter dated September 12, 2024, Labaeka expressed his dissatisfaction with the role he was assigned and stated that his conscience does not allow him to stay in a job where his contributions are

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Abia State Government Embraces Renewable Energy for Sustainable Power Supply

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The Abia State Government has announced its commitment to utilizing renewable energy sources to provide access to electricity for all citizens. This move is aimed at creating a sustainable power supply and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. According to the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Ikechukwu Monday, the state is on track to provide

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Fuel Price Hike: Senate Promises Intervention, Afenifere and Reps Demand Reversal

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The Senate has pledged to address concerns regarding the recent fuel price hike, while Afenifere and some Representatives demand a reversal of the price increment. Nigerians are struggling with high petrol prices and scarcity, with long queues and black market sales. Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, called on the Federal Government to order the Nigerian

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PDP Postpones NWC Meeting Amid Wike, Governors’ Tension

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Working Committee (NWC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 2024, due to the increasing tension between former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and the PDP Governors Forum. The meeting was expected to address the disagreements between Wike and the governors regarding the Rivers State party congresses.

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IPAC has Proposed a Single-Day Elections to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs

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The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has recommended amending the Electoral Act to conduct all elections – presidential, National Assembly, governorship, and state House of Assembly – on a single day. This proposal aims to address the challenges of the current staggered election system, which is considered economically unsustainable and logistically challenging. IPAC argues that the

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Speakers Demand Financial Autonomy for State Assemblies

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The Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly has called on state governors to ensure direct disbursement of funds to state legislatures, as required by the constitution. In a discussion, the Speakers emphasized the importance of financial autonomy for effective governance and warned that non-compliance could lead to a breakdown in governance. They urged

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Oshiomhole Criticizes Edo First Lady’s Comment on Governorship Candidates’ Marital Status

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Adams Oshiomhole, former Governor of Edo State, has criticized the state’s First Lady, Betsy Obaseki, for her comment on the marital status of the governorship candidates. During the PDP’s campaign flag-off, Mrs. Obaseki emphasized the importance of having a woman in the Government House and introduced the wife of the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Oshiomhole

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