Why Atiku’s running mate is not from South-East — Kenneth Okonkwo

Amaechi and Atiku The spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Kenneth Okonkwo, has denied reports that he opposed the selection of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. He also said Atiku recognised his value despite his past criticisms, while accusing his former principal and Nigeria Democratic […]

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‘My wife, Iya Alakara,’ Tinubu playfully nicknames First Lady

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Credit: Presidency President Bola Tinubu on Thursday playfully referred to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” (Mama Akara Seller), in an apparent light-hearted reference to the recent controversy surrounding her remarks on small-scale businesses. The President made the remark while observing protocol during his […]

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Make state police independent of Federal control, Afenifere tells National Assembly

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation has advised the National Assembly to make the proposed state police independent of federal control. Though, it commended the apex lawmaking body for accelerating the State Police Bill passage transmitted to them by President Bola Tinubu, it however urged the National Assembly Bill to revisit the bill to effect some […]

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Tinubu unveils training programme for 5,000 meter installers

President Bola Tinubu has announced the launch of a training programme for 5,000 young Nigerians as meter installers and technicians under the Presidential Metering Initiative, He stated that the scheme is aimed at creating jobs, closing the country’s metering gap and improving electricity supply. The President disclosed this in a statement on his verified X […]

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Minister backtracks, says Adire not approved for NYSC

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Thursday, clarified that the Federal Government had yet to approve Adire as the new uniform for members of the National Youth Service Corps, hours after his comments on the proposed change generated widespread reactions. In a statement published on his official X handle, Olawande said reports suggesting […]

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Court not tool for political warfare, says Atiku after ADC leadership suit dismissal

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar. The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday hailed the Federal High Court in Abuja for striking out a suit challenging the leadership of the party, describing the decision as a victory for constitutional democracy and a rejection […]

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ADC uploads Atiku-Amaechi ticket to INEC nomination portal

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has uploaded the particulars of its presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, and vice-presidential candidate, former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi, to the Independent National Electoral Commission Candidate Nomination Portal. This formal submitted of the nomination details of the party’s presidential ticket to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),marks a major […]

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Why there is heavy security presence in Abuja — Security agencies

Police officers Security agencies on Thursday explained the reason behind the heavy deployment of security personnel and barricades across parts of Abuja’s city centre. They assured residents and visitors that the measures are routine and aimed at maintaining law and order amid increasing protests in the Federal Capital Territory. The barricades, which have been mounted […]

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FG to replace NYSC khaki with Adire

The Federal Government has confirmed plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps’ traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the scheme. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, saying the move was […]

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