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Elections·Headlines·Politics

Oyebanji To APC: Brace Up, Avoid Violence Ahead Of 2026 Election

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has called on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to intensify efforts in mobilising support for the party ahead of the June 2026 governorship election. Speaking in Ado Ekiti during

August 23, 2025

Sanwo-Olu Meets New Lagos Speaker Meranda, Pledges Harmonious Work Relations

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, received the newly appointed Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, and pledged to work harmoniously with her to deliver policies that will benefit Lagosians. The speaker and other principal officers of the

January 22, 2025

Diezani Denies Link to $52.8 Million Repatriated from US, Decries Alleged Persecution

Embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources under the Goodluck Jonathan presidency, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has clarified she has no connection whatsoever with the sum of $ 52.8 million recently repatriated to Nigeria from the US. Diezani who spoke through her team of

January 20, 2025

Tax reform bills

Economy·News·Politics

Oyedele Reveals NASS Plans to Pass Tax Bills in March, Effective Implementation by July

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that the National Assembly will pass the controversial tax reform bills into law in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Speaking at the weekend during The

January 20, 2025

Okpebholo Defends Suspension Of Edo LG Chairmen

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, defended the suspension of 18 elected local government chairmen by the State House of Assembly. The governor who chronicled events that preceded and necessitated the suspension of the 18 local government councils chairmen,

January 8, 2025

Economy·Politics

Biden Blocks US Steel Sale To Japan’s Nippon Steel

US Steel and Nippon Steel threatened legal action Friday after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal for the Japanese company to buy its American rival. Biden cited a strategic need to protect domestic industry — but the move drew

January 8, 2025

Implement Local Government Autonomy With Caution, ALGON Boss Warns

The Chairman of the Association of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGON), Kebbi State Chapter, Muhammad Ambursa, has revealed that some local government councils across the country would struggle to pay workers’ salaries without state government support. Speaking to journalists in his

January 7, 2025

Canadian PM Trudeau’s Resignation Imminent — Reports

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign as soon as Monday, according to media reports, as he faces mounting dissent within his Liberal party. National newspapers The Globe and Mail and The Toronto Star reported that sources inside Trudeau’s Liberal party expect

January 6, 2025

Be Patient With Tinubu, His Reforms Are Beginning To Yield Results, Ganduje Tells Nigerians

The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the administration of President Bola Tinubu for the economic reforms he has embarked upon which have brought discomfort to many. Ganduje said this

December 28, 2024

Kwankwaso Vows to Diminish APC’s Influence in Kano by 2027

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has declared the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) is determined to drastically reduce the influence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano during the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held in

December 27, 2024

INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Not Dead, Confirms Electoral Commission

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed that its Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, is alive and well, dispelling recent rumors about his death A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi on Saturday said Yakubu is

December 15, 2024

Tinubu Congratulates Ghana’s John Mahama on Presidential Election Victory

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the Saturday general election in Ghana, following his opponent’s concession speech. In a telephone call on Sunday to Mahama, President Tinubu hoped that Mahama’s ascension to power for the

December 9, 2024

Edo 2024 Gov Hearing: Tribunal Holds Inaugural Sitting, Pre-Hearing Session Today

The 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal is set to commence its inaugural and pre-hearing session, over petitions challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission’s declaration of the APC Governorship Candidate, Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the September 21 governorship election. As

December 9, 2024

Ghana’s Former President Wins Presidential Election

Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Maham has secured a decisive victory in Ghana’s presidential election, marking a significant political comeback. He made a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account saying “I have, this morning, received a congratulatory call from my brother

December 8, 2024

LP Threatens Legal Action Against Reps Who Left for APC

The Labour Party (LP) has threatened legal action against four members of the House of Representatives who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the LP. Recall on Thursday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas announced the

December 7, 2024

Ugochinyere Expelled by PDP Amid Claims of Indiscipline, Anti-Party Actions

The member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has been expelled by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect over alleged gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities. The expulsion was conveyed in a letter by

December 7, 2024

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