Reps probe political violence ahead of 2027

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate reported cases of political violence, attacks on political gatherings and disruption of political activities across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the House Minority Leader, Fred Agbedi, and 16 other lawmakers […]

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2027: IG cancels police leave

Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has cancelled the leave of police personnel assigned to election security ahead of the 2027 general elections and ordered an intensified crackdown on bandits nationwide. Disu also directed the immediate deployment of additional personnel, mobility, and air support to communities affected by bandit attacks, […]

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‘Is this vote-buying?’ Seyi Tinubu’s cash handout sparks debate

President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu Nigerians on social media have expressed mixed reactions after a video emerged showing Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, handing cash to occupants of a tricycle taxi in Kebbi State. The video, which has circulated on social media on Wednesday, showed Seyi approaching a yellow auto-rickshaw, popularly known […]

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Aiyedatiwa moves to end promotion arrears, approves early exercise for 2,500 Ondo workers

By Ade Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has commenced its 2027 promotion exercise for about 2,500 public servants ahead of schedule, in a move aimed at eliminating promotion arrears and ensuring workers receive their entitlements promptly. The State Head of Service, Chief Segun Odusanya, disclosed this on Wednesday during the official flag-off of the exercise […]

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Tinubu seeks Reps’ approval to obtain N10.79tn external loans

President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve the N10.79tn external borrowing component of the 2026 Appropriation Act to finance part of his administration’s budget deficit. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas and read during Wednesday’s plenary, the President requested the House’s approval for the government […]

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Tinubu orders Ondo APC leaders to rally behind Aiyedatiwa ahead of 2027 poll

By Ade Oyeyemi President Bola Tinubu has directed leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State to unite behind Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and recognise him as the coordinator of the party’s campaign ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Tinubu also urged Aiyedatiwa to accommodate all party leaders and stakeholders in the campaign structure, stressing […]

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2027: Court judgment worsens Atiku’s troubles

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar These are challenging times for the African Democratic Congress as its leadership crisis deepens ahead of the 2027 general elections, with a Federal High Court in Abuja invalidating a resignation letter allegedly written by former Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe. The development has further complicated the dispute over the […]

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Senate probes MTN, Airtel, Glo, T2 over failed calls, airtime deductions

By Ade Oyeyemi The Senate has launched an investigation into telecommunications operators over alleged wrongful deductions of subscribers’ airtime for failed, dropped and prematurely terminated calls. The decision followed growing complaints from Nigerians who alleged that their airtime was deducted even when calls failed to connect, ended unexpectedly or were disrupted by poor network services. […]

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Mimiko, Oshiomhole hail Tunji-Ojo as APC targets 1.2m votes for Tinubu in Ondo

By Ade Oyeyemi Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, have commended the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his performance in office and contributions to the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The two politicians spoke on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally held at […]

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