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APC Urges Protest Organizers to Shelve Demand for Constitution Scrapping

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised organizers of the planned August 1 nationwide protest to drop their demand for President Bola Tinubu to scrap the 1999 Constitution. The party described this demand as unrealistic and impossible to achieve. According to APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, the president alone cannot unilaterally scrap the constitution. […]

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Ogun State Electoral Commission Dismisses Fake Local Government Election Notice

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The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has denied a notice circulating on social media about the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 26, 2024. The commission’s chairman, Babatunde Osibodu, stated that the notice did not originate from OGSIEC and should be disregarded. The fake notice had been signed and dated, but Osibodu confirmed

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Lawmakers Agree to Salary Cut, Urge Youths Against Nationwide Protest

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Nigerian lawmakers agreed to take a 50% pay cut for six months to support the government’s efforts to address the country’s economic challenges. This decision came alongside a plea to young Nigerians to avoid a planned nationwide protest. The House of Representatives passed a resolution urging organizers of the protest to prioritize peace and engage

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House of Representatives Boosts Nigerian Olympic Team with N100 Million Donation

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The House of Representatives has shown its support for the Nigerian Olympic team by donating N100 million to aid their preparation for the Paris Olympics. This generous gesture was announced by Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu during a plenary session on Wednesday, where the Minister of Sport, John Enoh, and the team were hosted. The Deputy

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APC Sees Opportunity in PDP’s Internal Crisis Ahead of Edo Governorship Election

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State is seeking to capitalize on the internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the September 21 governorship election. The PDP recently expelled former deputy governor Philip Shaibu and National Vice Chairman, South-South, Dan Orbih, for alleged anti-party activities. The APC chairman in Edo, Jarret

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Abia PDP Calls for Constitutional Amendment to Strengthen Local Government Autonomy

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The Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Presidency to submit an executive bill to the National Assembly for a constitutional amendment that will ensure local government autonomy. This follows the Supreme Court’s judgment granting autonomy to local governments. The party commended the Supreme Court’s decision, stating that it is

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President Tinubu Appoints Heads of Key Agencies and Advisers

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President Bola Tinubu has made several key appointments, naming heads of prominent agencies and advisers to his administration. Mr. Idris Ajimobi has been appointed Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development, following the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. Senator Bashir Mohammed has been named Special Adviser to the President on

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Labour Party Hails Supreme Court Judgment on Local Government Autonomy

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The Labour Party has welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgment granting financial autonomy to local government councils in Nigeria. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, stated that the decision was long overdue but a significant step towards empowering local governments to serve the people better. The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision declared that it is illegal

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Coalition Warns Against Fubara’s Impeachment, Urges Caution to Avoid Anarchy in Rivers State

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A group of leaders, the Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thought, has appealed to the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly to drop plans to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning that such action could lead to anarchy in the state. The coalition expressed concern that the recent actions of the 27 lawmakers loyal to Minister

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Banky W Pursues Master’s Degree in Policy After Election Defeat

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Bankole Wellington, aka Banky W, has returned to academia after his unsuccessful bid in the 2023 Nigerian general election. The musician-turned-politician, who contested for the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in Lagos State, lost to Labour Party’s Thaddeus Attah. Undeterred, Banky W has enrolled in Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. to pursue a master’s degree in

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