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2027: Police, INEC Warn Against Early Campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have warned political parties against embarking on early campaigns in violation of the electoral law, as the race towards the 2027 general election gathers momentum. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, lamented that parties had already kicked off subtle campaigns despite clear provisions that restricted such activities to 150 days before the...
PDP Calls For Review Of Fuel, Electricity Prices
The Peoples Democratic Party's National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, issued a statement in Abuja on Friday calling for a review of all policies that impact the populace. The party urged the government to reduce the cost of fuel, electricity tariffs, and charges on critical services. It also urged President Bola Tinubu to use his remaining two years in office to...
Osun Police Arrest Father, Son For Alleged Kidnapping
A middle-aged man and his teenage son have been apprehended by the Osun State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping members of a church during a vigil in Osun State. According to information made available by the Police Commissioner, Patrick Kehinde Longe, the man, Adamu Saliu and his 15-year-old son abducted the church worshippers in the Osun area of the State. READ...
WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect Reportedly Dead At 55
Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the incoming regional director-elect for the World Health Organization's Africa division, has passed away. He died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Born in 1969, Ndugulile was a Tanzanian politician and renowned public health expert. In August 2024, Ndugulile was nominated as the next Regional Director for the WHO African Region, taking the reins from Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, who has...
Naira Devaluation Pushes FG, States Debts To N134 Trillion
Nigeria's total public debt increased by N12.6tn in just three months to N134.3tn ($91.3bn) in the second quarter of 2024, according to Punch. This is a 10.35 percent increase from the N121.7tn ($91.5bn) recorded in the first quarter of this year. The rise has been attributed primarily to the devaluation of the naira, according to an official document seen by The Punch,...
2027 Poll: APC Under Fire Over Tinubu’s Running Mate
The All Progressives Congress is split over a purported conspiracy to remove Vice President Kashim Shettima from the running mate list for President Bola Tinubu, even though the 2027 election is only two years away. A meeting held by the APC North-East stakeholders in Gombe State on Sunday ended in a fracas as supporters of the Vice President attacked the party’s...
Tinubu, Ex-leaders Assembles For Buhari’s Burial In Daura Today
President Bola Tinubu and a roll-call of Nigeria’s past heads of state are expected to converge on Daura today as the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari are laid to rest, in keeping with Islamic tradition. This is as Vice-President Kashim Shettima, directed by the President, accompanied Buhari’s remains from London where he died at around 04:30 pm Sunday. Presidency officials...
Ondo Guber: INEC Gives Deadline For Submission Of Names
The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced May 20, 2024 as deadline for political parties contesting in the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, to submit names of their candidates. This was made known on Monday by the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during a consultative meeting with political party leaders ahead of the 2024 Edo and Ondo States governorship elections. READ...
Gov. Otti Applauds Mayor Lucky Igbokwe As Don Media Group Launches Don FM, Ikoro FM In Umuahia
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has lauded Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known as Don Lulu, for his visionary investment in the media sector with the unveiling of two radio stations — Don FM 103.7 and Ikoro FM 93.3 — in Umuawa Alocha, Umuahia North Local Government Area. The stations, established under the Don Media Group, were officially...
FG, Saudi Arabia Open Talks On Iron Ore Processing
Discussions about the extraction and conversion of iron ore into steel have been initiated between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. A statement signed by the special adviser to the Minister, Kehinde Bamigbetan, on Monday said the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy of Saudi Arabia, Khalid bin Saleh Al-Musdaifer, advanced talks on...
