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Tinubu says Nigeria on path to recovery, economic prosperity

Tunde Opalana 2 October 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared that Nigeria has passed through its worst phase and is now on the path of recovery, economic prosperity, and national cohesion. In his nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Tinubu said the country had “turned the

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Nigeria betrayed by leadership failures, says Obi

Tunde Opalana 2 October 2025 0

Peter Obi, Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, has said that leadership failure remains the major obstacle to Nigeria’s development, dashing the hopes of the country’s founding fathers. He lamented that the prediction at independence that Nigeria would rise as Africa’s economic and political power has been derailed by poor leadership. “Our founding fathers fought for

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Cross River governor moves to mobilise eligible voters for registration

Tunde Opalana 1 October 2025 0

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that eligible citizens in the state participate actively in the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The pledge was conveyed on Tuesday by Michael Abuo, the governor’s aide, who also serves as the State […]

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INEC denies suspension of ward delineation in Warri constituency

Tunde Opalana 1 October 2025 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming it suspended the proposed delineation of wards in the Warri federal constituency of Delta State. Delineation is the process of dividing or mapping out geographical areas into constituencies, wards, or polling units for electoral purposes. A Supreme Court judgment delivered on December 2,

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PDP sets up caretaker committees for Cross River, Akwa Ibom chapters

Tunde Opalana 1 October 2025 0

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the constitution of caretaker committees to oversee the affairs of its Cross River and Akwa Ibom State chapters. Debo Ologunagba, PDP National Publicity Secretary, announced this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the move was in line with the party’s constitution (as […]

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Atiku leads delegation on congratulatory visit to Olubadan of Ibadan

Tunde Opalana 1 October 2025 0

Atiku Abubakar, Former Vice President, on Tuesday led a delegation of political associates and friends to Ibadan to congratulate Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Arusa I, the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland. “Earlier today, I led a delegation of friends and political associates to the ancient city of Ibadan on a congratulatory visit to HRH Oba […]

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NELFUND: FG ‘ll Not Increase N20,000 Monthly Upkeep Immediately, says MD

Tunde Opalana 30 September 2025 0

The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, has said that the current N20,000 monthly allowance to beneficiaries would not be increased immediately. Sawyerr disclosed this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja, when he was asked about upkeep stipends for Next Generation students under the scheme. He added that an ongoing review of […]

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Falana to Tinubu: You can’t place INEC Chairman on terminal leave

Tunde Opalana 28 September 2025 0

A senior advocate and human rights defender, Femi Falana (SAN) said that President Bola Tinubu dies not have any power under the law of the country to place the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on terminal leave before the end of his tenure. Yakubu’s second term tenure will elapse […]

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Ladoja Inaugurated As 44th Olubadan, Requests Ibadan State Creation From Tinubu

Tunde Opalana 27 September 2025 0

…President, present, past Govs, ministers grace occasion History was made on Friday in Ibadan as a former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The 32 years Ibadan succession lineage journey culminated into royalty for the astute businessman, an engineer and successful politician as the governor […]

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FRC partners CSOs to deepen accountability, good governance

Tunde Opalana 27 September 2025 0

The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive of Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Dr. Rabiu Olowo said the Council is unwavering in its commitment to depend accountability and good governance by partnering with civil society organisations (CSOs) with shared vision and values partnerships that align with its mission. He reiterated the Council’s commitment to

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Senate Unseals Natasha’s Office As She Vowed Not To Apologise To Akpabio

Tunde Opalana 24 September 2025 0

At last, Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan on Tuesday gains entrance to her office as authorities of the lNational Assembly has unsealed her office located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing. The Kogi Central senator who returned to the parliament in a carnival of followers from here constituencies, right activists and sympathisers was lead into […]

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Tinubu revitalizing national road networks for sustainable economic prosperity – Umahi

Tunde Opalana 23 September 2025 0

The Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi CON has commended President Bola Tinubu for setting high standards in road construction, and for intentional revitalizing the national road network for sustainable economic prosperity. The minister described road and bridge infrastructure as critical indicator for national GDP growth. This was as he said that Tinubu’s

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Investment in water, irrigation critical to subsistence farming, food security – Kyari

Tunde Opalana 22 September 2025 0

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has said that strategic investment in water and irrigation infrastructure is the critical enabler to transform subsistence farming into a thriving business – oriented enterprise, stating that it is the catalyst that would ensure higher yields, enhance nutrition through diversified crops, and create

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‘Seven days it too long’ — Bank customers lament slow refunds after failed transactions

Tunde Opalana 22 September 2025 0

Bank customers across Nigeria have expressed frustration over delays in reversing failed transactions, describing the process as exhausting and unfair. Speaking with NAN in Abuja, some customers said they were discouraged from pursuing refunds because the process was long, stressful, and often fruitless. They urged banks to shorten the waiting period for resolving

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NCC seals bookshops, arrests suspects in Ibadan over piracy

Tunde Opalana 21 September 2025 0

Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has raided bookshops in Ibadan, Oyo State, over the sale of pirated books, arresting several suspects and sealing multiple outlets. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the operation, carried out on Saturday, was led by the Oyo State Coordinator of NCC, Mrs Oluropo Oke, with support from operatives of […]

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Soldier To Die By Hanging For Killing Tricycle Rider

Tunde Opalana 20 September 2025 0

A soldier serving with the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in Jos, Plateau State, Private Lukman Musa, has been sentenced to death by hanging by a General Court Martial at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment for the murder of a tricycle (Keke) rider, Abdulrahman Isa, in Azere town, Bauchi State. The death sentence was handed down […]

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FG assures of uninterrupted fertilizer supply to farmers

Tunde Opalana 20 September 2025 0

The Federal Government has assured farmers of uninterrupted supply of fertilizers to them during the ongoing farming season and beyond. The assurance was given by Dr. Armstrong Takang, the Managing Director/CEO, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) who said the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI), has perfect plans secure an uninterrupted supply of fertilizer to

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Adeleke promises equitable infrastructure devt for all towns, as residents laud dualisation of Ila Orangun road

Tunde Opalana 20 September 2025 0

Osun State governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has assured the people of the starving equitable distribution of infrastructural projects across towns, constituents and local governments in the state. The governor gave the assurance in Ila Orangun while visiting the ongoing dualisation project of the road that passed through the ancient town. Adeleke was in Ila Orangun […]

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Fubara Returns As Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule In Rivers 

Tunde Opalana 18 September 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday suspended the six months emergency rule in Rivers State, thereby restoring democratic governance. In a personally signed statement,  the President hinged his lifting of ban on  intelligence available to him, indicating “a robust readiness, and potent enthusiasm on the part of all the stakeholders in Rivers State for an immediate […]

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Get Involved In Politics, Bayelsa Dep Gov Urges Christian

Tunde Opalana 16 September 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has urged Christian organisations to play a strategic role in politics in order to promote good governance and sustain positive societal values. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this on Monday when the Council of Knights, Niger Delta West Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Church of Nigeria, paid