Politics
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has rejected a proposed bill seeking a single term of six years for the President and state governors. The bill, introduced by 35 members of the House of Representatives, aims to reduce the cost of governance and promote rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones. NANS […]
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The former Director General of Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, and immediate-past National Vice Chairman, North West of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman made it known in a statement that the party can no longer win elections without rigging. Lukman said this in a statement on Wednesday that he realized it was necessary
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed frustration over the failure of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, to present himself for trial in court despite being accused of N80.2bn fraud. Speaking during a visit to the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, the EFCC’s acting Zonal Director, Benin Zonal
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that President Bola Tinubu is responsible for the current economic hardship in the country. Atiku and the PDP had blamed Tinubu’s policies for the hyperinflation and economic difficulties facing Nigerians, warning that the consequences of
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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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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
APC Vice Chairman in Edo State Resigns, Cites Party Conflicts. Read More »