Politics
In a surprise move, US Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the November Presidential election. Walz, 60, emerged as a dark horse contender, edging out high-profile names like Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. Walz’s profile rose significantly over the last week, particularly […]
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Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, is still on the run 107 days after being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). The EFCC had declared Bello wanted on April 18, 2024, in connection with an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,089.88. Despite attempts to arrest him, Bello
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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed his condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. He emphasized the importance of peaceful demonstrations and urged protesters to maintain a peaceful approach. Obi acknowledged the protesters’ demands and hoped that their voices would be heard. He also called
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a hazard allowance for personnel of the State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), effective August 1, 2024. The governor made this announcement during the passing-out parade of 500 newly recruited OYRTMA officers and the inauguration of its marshals. Makinde acknowledged the hazards faced by traffic officers and
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Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has appealed to Abuja youths not to participate in the planned nationwide protests against hunger and hardship from August 1 to 10. Wike made this plea during a meeting with FCT youths from Abuja South Federal Constituency in Kwali Area Council. The minister emphasized that the current
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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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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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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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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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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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