Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue, says he will establish a N2 billion interest-free scholarship loan scheme for students if elected. Aondokaa told newsmen on Monday in Makurdi that the scheme would particularly benefit students from communities affected by insecurity and children of poor …
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Whitney Chukwu (Nomy) has been disqualified from the Big Brother Naija (BBN) Season 11 reality TV show. Newsextra24 reports that Big Brother revoked her stay in the house after she refused to accept being the Bench Warmer for week seven. Bench Warner is a punishment given to the least most …
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The Federal Government has moved to clear the air over passport fees for Nigerians in the United Kingdom (UK), saying applicants under the ongoing special intervention exercise will not pay any extra charges. The clarification was made in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Interior …
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Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared zero tolerance for anti-party activities in the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election. This is as Aiyedatiwa urged party members to support President Bola Tinubu and all APC candidates in the 2027 elections, stressing the need for discipline …
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Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has banned night arrests across the state, directing security agencies to desist from invading homes and apprehending residents at night. Ododo gave the directive on Monday in Lokoja while addressing first-class traditional rulers in the state. He said security agencies must follow due process …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to deploy a real-time election readiness tracker to monitor preparations for the 2027 general elections across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The tracker, which will give INEC’s leadership instant access to updates on logistics, recruitment and training of ad hoc …
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Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is deeply committed to prioritising transportation infrastructure to ease operations for Nigerian transporters. Shettima spoke on Monday in Abuja during the inauguration of the National Working Committee of the National Structure of Transporters for Tinubu/Shettima 2027. He said the Tinubu administration treats …
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A building earlier sealed by the Department of Development Control has collapsed on Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, with emergency agencies commencing search and rescue operations. The FCT Police Command said it received a distress call concerning the incident at about 7:45pm on Monday. A statement by the command’s …
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The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission has begun consultations with key government agencies ahead of a proposed oil and gas investment summit in China as part of efforts to attract fresh capital into Nigeria’s energy sector and boost revenue accruing to the Federation Account. The summit, tentatively scheduled for …
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The Governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has said his extensive governance experience and exposure under four administrations have prepared him to effectively lead the state. Adekanmbi stated this on Thursday during an interactive media engagement with media practitioners, political analysts, social media …
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