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Edo APC chairmanship aspirant commends Governor Okpebholo’s Ikpoba Hill flyover project

Tunde Opalana 3 November 2025 0

An APC chairmanship aspirant for Ikpoba-Okha Local Government in Edo State, Hon. Ikponmwosa Clement Aitusi, has applauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for initiating the one-kilometre Ikpoba Hill flyover project. Aitusi said the project would significantly improve traffic flow and urban

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Minister Laments Electricity Wastage,  Says 10,000MW Locked Up In Idle Plants

Tunde Opalana 3 November 2025 0

 Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has lamented wastage of electricity  in the country’s energy sector disclosing that more than 10 gigawatts of generation capacity remain stranded nationwide while millions of citizens live in darkness. He said  over 10,000 megawatts of electricity are being wasted across different idle plants scattered across the country. Adelabu

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Gov Adeleke didn’t attack President Tinubu at South West Summit– Osun PDP

Tunde Opalana 1 November 2025 0

The Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has debunked allegation that Governor Ademola Adeleke attacked President Bola Tinubu at the South West Summit held at Akure, two days ago. The party described  story of the allegation as figment of imagination of one, Kola Olabisi. In a statement issued by its media directorate on Friday, […]

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15% Fuel Tax: Don’t push Nigerians To the Wall, ADC tells Tinubu

Tunde Opalana 1 November 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel. The party said the policy if allowed to stay may further deepen the economic hardship for Nigerians already burdened by the astronomically high cost of living. It warned that the President should not […]

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FG empowers retirees on entrepreneurship skills development

Tunde Opalana 1 November 2025 0

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has trained 18 retired civil servants on entrepreneurship skills development and Agro-Allied enterprises to enhance food sovereignty, employment generation, and inclusivity Speaking during the 5th edition of the entrepreneurship skills development workshop held at the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute

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Court asks Meta, Nigeria Data Protection Commission to resolve $32.8m sanction 

Tunde Opalana 1 November 2025 0

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms, Inc., will, on Nov. 3, adopt the terms of settlement in the dispute on the $32.8 million fine imposed against the latter by the regulatory agency. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court on Friday in Abuja fixed the date following the inability of Meta’s […]

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As Senate confirms Doro, minister vows to create inclusive humanitarian ecosystem

Tunde Opalana 31 October 2025 0

The appointment of Dr Bernard  Mohammed Doro as Minister of the  Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu was on Thursday  confirmed by the Senate. Dr Doro’s appointment was confirmed after a brief appearance before the Senate during  plenary Doro,  from Plateau State told the Senators  his vision for fostering an inclusive humanitarian ecosystem […]

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Senate proposes zonal autism centres, Natasha calls for early diagnosis

Tunde Opalana 31 October 2025 0

The Senate has begun consideration of a bill to establish a National Centre for Autism with six zonal hubs for research, diagnosis and support services for Nigerians living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Sponsor of the bill, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), said the move would institutionalise early detection, intervention and nationwide inclusion for

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Presidency Commends Senate’s Confirmation Of Service Chiefs 

Tunde Opalana 30 October 2025 0

The Presidency has commended the Nigerian Senate for confirming the appointments of the new service chiefs on Wednesday. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, in a personally signed statement, expressed his happiness with the smooth screening and confirmation of the service chiefs’ appointments by the Senate. Senator Lado,

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ADC claims 553,751 fresh membership hull in Benue 

Tunde Opalana 29 October 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has recorded a total of 553,751 registered members across the 23 LGAs of Benue State, barely three months after its official unveiling in the state. The disclosure was made yesterday during a meeting of the ADC Benue State Executive Committee and 23 LG committee chairmen, held at the party’s state […]

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Removal From FATF Grey List Has Boosted Investor Confidence – Senate 

Tunde Opalana 29 October 2025 0

The Senate on Tuesday described  as a positive development for Nigeria’s economy, the removal of the country from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The parliament was delightful to note that the removal has boosted investor confidence, enhanced Nigeria’s reputation in the global financial system. It also noted that Nigerian financial […]

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INEC declares full preparation for Anambra Guber, As Amupitan names Oketola spokesperson 

Tunde Opalana 28 October 2025 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared  its preparedness to conduct a free, fair and credible Anambra State governorship election. The assurance resonated during  a weeklong readiness assessment visit across the state by a high-level delegation from the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, led by National Commissioner for Election Planning and

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ADC Accuses FG Of Weaponising Hunger For Political Gains

Tunde Opalana 28 October 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has berated the Federal Government administration of President Bola Tinubu for allegedly using hunger as potent weapon to weaken ordinary Nigerians to succumb to policies and  programmes of the government describes as anti- poor. The party criticized the government claim of increased local production of food as dishonest, given that

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Consumer protection: FCCPC Hails Court Judgements Against MultiChoice, Peace Mass Transit 

Tunde Opalana 28 October 2025 0

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has hailed the recent court ruling that awarded five million naira in damages against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited. A notice by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs in Abuja on Monday, said the Commission also lauded the Enugu High court’s decision declaring Peace Mass Transit’s ‘no […]

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PDP: Lamido Threatens Court Action For Shutting Him Out Of Nat’ Chairmanship Race, Turaki  Submits Form 

Tunde Opalana 28 October 2025 0

Uncertainty continues  to trail the national convention of the Peoples Party, PDP as an aspirant for the position of national chairman, Sule Lamido threatens to stop the elective convention with court action. The PDP scheduled the National convention  to hold in Ibadan between November 15 and 16 this year. The former governor of Jigawa State […]

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NOA faults DMO on Nigeria’s debt profile, says debt has declined under Tinubu

Tunde Opalana 28 October 2025 0

As concerns mount over Nigeria’s growing debt, two federal agencies — the Debt Management Office (DMO) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) — have presented conflicting accounts of the country’s current debt status. The DMO recently reported that Nigeria’s total public debt had risen to ₦152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, representing a ₦3.01 […]

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2027: Akpabio promises Gov. Eno of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District support 

Tunde Opalana 27 October 2025 0

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has promised the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno of total support of the people of Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district  to return him  to office in 2027. Akpabio made the pledge in a brief remarks at the weekend during the reception in honour of late  Deaconess […]

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How love for reading spurs 7-Year Old   Faith Maiyaki to donate to Oluremi Tinubu Education Fund 

Tunde Opalana 27 October 2025 0

Seven  Years  Old  female  Primary Four pupil  who attends  Elpis Nursery/ Primary. School in Dutse, Jigsaw State Capital, donated money to Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu @65 Education Fund Following the constant birthday jingles on the  electronic media before the 21st of September 2025 to mark the 65th birthday of Nigeria’s first lady that people […]

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PDP BoT dismisses forgery claim, says Anyanwu lied

Tunde Opalana 25 October 2025 0

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has backed the National Working Committee (NWC) in declaring that the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, lied in his allegation of signature forgery against the party. In a statement issued on Thursday, the BoT dismissed Anyanwu’s claims as “unfounded and misleading.” The senator […]

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Nigerian Ports Can Achieve Maximum Economic Benefits When Decentralized, Says Obi 

Tunde Opalana 25 October 2025 0

The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has canvassed for decentralization of seaports across the country to enhance maximum economic benefits. He bemoaned the concentration of ports  in Lagos by the Federal Government with the recent  approval of N1.5 trillion for the modernisation of Apapa and Tin Can Ports all in […]