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ADC Denies Claims Of Undermining Democracy
The African Democratic Congress has affirmed that it has no intention of undermining Nigeria’s democracy, clarifying that its mission is to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress democratically. Interim National Publicity Secretary of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Abdullahi was reacting to a tweet by the Special Adviser to the President on...
“Nigeria Rejected US Proposal To Accept Venezuelan Deportees” — Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Tuggar, has said the United States is mounting pressure on African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, stating that it would be difficult for Nigeria to do. The minister also clarified that the fresh 10 per cent tariffs imposed on Nigeria by President Donald Trump’s administration may not have anything to do with President...
Sokoto Gov Celebrate Okpebholo’s S’Court Victory
Sokoto State governor Ahmad Aliyu has congratulated his Edo State counterpart, Governor Monday Okpebholo, on his affirmation by the Supreme Court as the duly elected Governor of Edo State. In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, on Friday, Aliyu described the apex court’s verdict as a triumph for democracy and a reaffirmation of the independence of the...
“Tinubu Not Involved In Opposition Crisis” – Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu is behind recent disruptions faced by opposition parties in the country, calling the claims unfounded and politically motivated. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this during an interview on Arise News’ Prime Time on Thursday night. Onanuga denied reports that the President was interfering with...
“NNPC Refineries May Never Work Again” — Dangote
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has doubted the possibility of the state-owned Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries functioning again. Dangote also stated that the refineries, which are under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, had gulped up to $18bn, yet have refused to work. The billionaire businessman spoke on Thursday while hosting members...
NELFUND Commence Disbursement Of Students’ Upkeep
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Friday announced the commencement of upkeep disbursements to student beneficiaries who have updated their bank account details from digital wallet platforms to commercial bank accounts. A statement by the Director of Corporate Communications of the Fund, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, said the development marks a significant breakthrough in resolving earlier disbursement delays. “Over 3,600 students who previously...
FG Set To Audit Civil Service Workforce
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, has mandated all ministries, departments and agencies to submit their nominal rolls and update the details of officers on the popular payment platform, IPPIS. The government said it is part of the effort to identify existing and consequential vacancies in the civil service. A nominal roll...
Lagos Assembly New Tenancy Bill Pass Second Reading
The Lagos State House of Assembly has moved to improve landlord-tenant relations as the state’s Tenancy Bill passed the second reading stage on Thursday. During plenary, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa said the bill aimed to redefine the legal framework for tenancy agreements, rights, responsibilities, and eviction processes in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the bill is titled: ‘A Bill...
Alleged Rape: NANS Demands Suspension, Prosecution of AAU Lecturer
The Joint Campus Council (JCC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Edo State, has condemned the alleged rape of a minor by one Mr Okoromi Abhasebhor, a lecturer at the department of Mathematics, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. ABN TV gathered that, the incident occurred on Monday, 7th of July, 2025 in the lecturer’s office during working hours. The...
Insecurity Grips Enugu Communities As CMF Raises Alarm
The escalating insecurity in Enugu State and neighbouring areas took center stage at the 21st Annual Conference of the Nsukka Diocesan Christian Men’s Fellowship (CMF), where Christian fathers and community leaders issued a strong appeal for immediate and sustained government action. The conference, held from June 27 to 29, 2025, at Emmanuel Anglican Church in Unadu, Igbo-Eze South Local Government...
