A former governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Kemi Elebute-Halle, and her supporters officially defected from her party to the ruling All Progressives Congress on Thursday. Elebute-Halle and her supporters were received by the National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, at the party secretariat …
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THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has revealed its plan to demarket Governor Siminalayi Fubara ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election. The strategy, aimed at weakening Fubara’s re-election bid, was disclosed by Tony Okocha, the embattled former Chairman of the Rivers State APC chapter while addressing journalists in …
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THE Federal Government has unveiled plans to introduce a cashless toll collection system on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, marking a significant step towards enhancing Nigeria’s road infrastructure. Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, inaugurated the committee responsible for implementing the system on Thursday in Abuja, emphasizing its importance under the Highway …
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THE 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed concerns over President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s simultaneous absence from the country. President Tinubu began a two-week vacation on October 2, initially expected to return after visiting the United Kingdom. However, his prolonged stay abroad, …
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THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has finally obeyed the court order compelling it to recognize the Barrister Julius Abure leadership of the Labour Party. A statement by the party’s national publicity secretary, Obiorah Ifoh said the commission in a letter addressed to rAbure and Umar Ibrahim, the Secretary of …
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SENATORS elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have moved to address the crisis rocking the party. The PDP Senate caucus convened an emergency meeting on Thursday which lasted over three hours. The meeting was presided over by Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro. Briefing journalists after …
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THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that tertiary institutions in Nigeria can admit students who will turn 16 years old by August 31, 2025, for the 2024/2025 academic session. This flexibility, as outlined in a circular issued on Thursday, permits institutions to enrol qualified candidates who meet …
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THE governor of Rivers State, Siminialayi Fubara, has vowed to defend justice in the state even if it means using his last breath to do so. Fubara said this on Thursday during the opening of the 2024/2025 Legal Year and Re-Dedication Service at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul’s, Anglican …
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The federal government has officially announced the termination of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies, marking the end of a long-debated policy. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this declaration during the presentation of the Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank in Abuja on …
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By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has rejoiced with the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, celebrating him as a symbol of transformational leadership. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, …
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