Politics

TINUBU DEFENDS FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL, CRITICISES CALL FOR REVERSAL

President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, describing calls for its reversal by one of his political opponents as a demonstration of “serious ignorance” about governance and the economy. Tinubu stated this when he received Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Presidential Villa. The President did not disclose

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Politics

ROCHAS OKOROCHA SUES INEC OVER UZODIMMA’S 2027 SENATORIAL CANDIDACY

Former Imo State Governor and Senator Rochas Okorocha has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the publication of Governor Hope Uzodimma as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District election in 2027. Okorocha, a two-term former governor of Imo State, is challenging the decision in court and has

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Security Politics

EFCC ARRAIGNS THREE OVER ALLEGED VISA FRAUD IN OYO

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned three persons before the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan over alleged visa fraud, forgery and obtaining money by false pretence. The defendants are Emmanuel Serah Motunrayo, Awotunde Olugbenga and Idowu Olugbemi Sunday. Motunrayo and Olugbenga were arraigned on a 47-count charge involving alleged fraud of

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Politics

SHETTIMA COMMISSIONS 33.5KM ELELE-EGBEDA-OMOKU DUAL CARRIAGEWAY

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described infrastructure development as a means of creating and distributing opportunities across Nigeria. Shettima stated this while commissioning the 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku dual carriageway in Rivers State, which connects Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Areas. The Vice President said every infrastructure project creates opportunities for citizens and stressed that government

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Community Politics

ADC Chieftain’s Family Building Reportedly Set Ablaze in Aluu

The family building of a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Aluu Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Thomas Isaiah, has reportedly been attacked and set ablaze. Some ADC members in the area alleged that the attack was carried out by thugs led by a man identified as Docko, said to

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Politics Technology

Nigeria Unveils Digital Cloud Policy to Attract Data Centre Investment

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a National Digital Cloud Policy as part of efforts to attract investment into Nigeria’s data-centre and cloud-computing sector. The policy is expected to provide a clearer regulatory framework for cloud service providers and create an environment that encourages both local and international investors to

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Technology Politics

Kano to Deploy 13,200 Computers Across CBT Centres

The Kano State Government is set to deploy 13,200 computers across Computer-Based Test, CBT, centres as part of efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure and improve the conduct of computer-based examinations in the state. The initiative is expected to increase the capacity of CBT centres and provide students and other examination candidates with better access to

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Politics

Fubara Promises General Hospital for Etche Before End of Tenure

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has promised to construct a General Hospital in Etche Local Government Area before the end of his tenure. Governor Fubara made the promise while commissioning the Egwi-Afara-Mba Road in Etche. He said his administration had commenced the reconstruction and rehabilitation of zonal hospitals across the state and would ensure that

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Politics

INEC Projects Over 100 Million Registered Voters Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has projected that Nigeria’s registered voter population will exceed 100 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission also said it was intensifying preparations for a nationwide voter education and communication campaign aimed at improving voter mobilisation and strengthening public confidence in the electoral process. INEC National Commissioner

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Politics

Wike Says APC Could Have Won Osun Election With Federal Support

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the All Progressives Congress, APC, would have won the recent Osun governorship election if President Bola Tinubu had deployed the influence and machinery of the Federal Government to secure victory for the party. Wike, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said President Tinubu

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