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Tinubu forwards Amupitan’s name to Senate for confirmation as INEC Chairman

Tunde Opalana 14 October 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu today forwarded to the Senate the name of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan to the Senate for confirmation as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, disclosed this at the beginning of plenary on Tuesday when he

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NASS proposes November 2026 for presidential, governorship elections

Tunde Opalana 14 October 2025 0

Proposals for electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections took a new turn on Monday as the National Assembly suggested that presidential and governorship polls be conducted in November 2026, instead of the usual February or March 2027 dates. In draft amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, both the Senate and the House of […]

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NNPP backs Amupitan’s appointment, urges him to redeem INEC’s image

Tunde Opalana 13 October 2025 0

Boniface Aniebonam, the founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s choice of Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman. Aniebonam spoke against the background of controversies surrounding Amupitan’s appointment on Sunday in Lagos. According to Aniebonam, Amupitan already has his work cut out for him and should hit […]

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Northern activist, Ejembi, to join #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

Kaduna-based human rights activist and CEO of Eagle’s Brain Human Rights Organization, Comrade Daniel Ejembi, has declared his intention to join the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest slated for October 20, 2025, in Abuja. Ejembi, who recently led protests against alleged illegal land acquisition by the Kaduna Polytechnic, confirmed his participation in a chat with our

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Nigeria’s domestic debt service hits N1.7 trillion in Q2 2025

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

Nigeria’s total domestic debt service reached N1.707 trillion in the second quarter of 2025 (April–June), according to new figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). Data on the agency’s official website shows that the Federal Government spent N1.686 trillion on interest payments across multiple instruments and N20.14 billion on principal repayments, bringing

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Squabbles in PDP responsible for my defection — Bauchi Senator Kaila

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

The Senator representing Bauchi North, Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, has attributed his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to incessant internal crises and factionalization within the party. In a letter addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Tsokuwa/Kofar Gabar Ward, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Kaila said the deepening crisis in the PDP […]

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Don’t despair, have faith in Nigeria — Akpabio admonishes youths

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerian youths not to lose hope in the country but to remain optimistic about its future. Speaking at an interactive session tagged “An Uncommon Evening with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio” held at the APC Youth House in Abuja, Akpabio said that the reforms of President Bola […]

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I am concerned but can’t stop any PDP gov from defecting — Bala Mohammed

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has expressed concern over the continued defection of governors from the opposition party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to journalists after the inaugural meeting of the Publicity and Communication Subcommittee of the PDP

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Nigerians will no longer accept excuses of glitches, inconclusive polls — PDP tells Amupitan

Tunde Opalana 11 October 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the newly nominated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, to note that Nigerians will no longer tolerate electoral infractions, glitches, or cases of inconclusive elections under his leadership, if confirmed. The party said Amupitan has the task of living up to

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Senate anticipates delay in 2026 budget presentation, raises concern

Tunde Opalana 10 October 2025 0

Presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly may be delayed as the nation’s economic managers struggle to account for the performance of the 2024 and 2025 budgets. This concern emerged on Thursday when the Senate Committee on Finance met with top economic managers led by the Minister of […]

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NEXIM’s EXCEL initiative targets full potential of Nigerian MSMEs

Tunde Opalana 9 October 2025 0

The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has highlighted the transformative impact of its EXCEL programme in unlocking the export potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which remain the backbone of Nigeria’s economy. Abubakar Bello, NEXIM’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, stated this on Wednesday at the SME Export Finance Sensitisation

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APC secures Senate two-thirds majority as Chukwu defects from Labour Party

Tunde Opalana 9 October 2025 0

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday secured a two-thirds majority in the Senate following the defection of Labour Party (LP) Senator Kelvin Chukwu (Enugu East) to its fold. The APC now controls 73 seats, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 28, the Labour Party with four, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) […]

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Rainfed wheat to boost production, cut import bills – Agric minister

Tunde Opalana 7 October 2025 0

Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has said that climate-resilient rainfed wheat varieties will transform Nigeria’s food system, increase production, reduce import costs, and improve farmers’ incomes. Speaking at the Second National Rainfed Wheat Farmers’ Field Day in Kuru, Plateau State, Kyari described the breakthrough as “nothing short of

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PANDEF Tasks FG on Infrastructure, Commends Stakeholders for Restoring Democracy in Rivers

Tunde Opalana 7 October 2025 0

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise infrastructure development in the South-South, lamenting the state of roads, rail, and ports in the region. In a communiqué issued after its enlarged National Executive Committee meeting in Benin, Edo State, PANDEF decried the collapse of major federal roads, including the East-West […]

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Eno denies withdrawal of ex-governor Udom Emmanuel’s security details

Tunde Opalana 7 October 2025 0

Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom governor, has denied reports that he ordered the withdrawal of security operatives attached to his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel. Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, told journalists in Uyo on Monday that deployment or withdrawal of police personnel is the prerogative of the Inspector-General of Police, not governors. “To the best of our […]

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ADC says Nigeria is under attack, offers solutions to security crisis

Tunde Opalana 6 October 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday accused President Bola Tinubu of insensitivity to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, declaring that the country is “under attack.” In a statement signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, its National Publicity Secretary, the party criticised the president for prioritising political appearances over his duty to protect citizens. “Nigeria is

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Jos political jamboree shows Tinubu’s priorities – Atiku

Tunde Opalana 5 October 2025 0

Atiku Abubakar, Former Vice President, has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership for misplaced priorities during their visit to Plateau State on Saturday. Tinubu and top APC figures attended the burial of the mother of Nentewe Yilwata, APC National Chairman, in Jos. Atiku, however, faulted the president’s presence at what […]

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Jonathan denies misrepresentation of Boko Haram comments

Tunde Opalana 5 October 2025 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports suggesting he implicated late President Muhammadu Buhari in Boko Haram’s insurgency against his government, describing such claims as misleading. Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan’s media aide, in a statement on Saturday, clarified that the former president’s remarks during a recent discussion on Nigeria’s security challenges

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Tinubu launches N2.5bn sanitary pad intervention for 370,000 girls

Tunde Opalana 3 October 2025 0

Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, on Thursday launched a menstrual health programme under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), pledging one-year sanitary pad support for 370,000 schoolgirls across rural communities. The initiative, themed “Flow with Confidence,” was unveiled in Owerri, Imo State. The pads, valued at N2.5 billion, were locally produced by Uniglory Nigeria

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ADC warns Tinubu against sale of NNPCL shares, says move threatens energy sovereignty

Tunde Opalana 2 October 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to halt plans to divest federal government shares in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), warning that the move would undermine the nation’s energy sovereignty. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, described