PDP accuses Tinubu, APC of being desperate to drag Nigeria into war with Niger for alleged ulterior motive

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the alleged desperation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress .APC, to drag Nigeria into a needless war with the neighbouring Niger Republic for ,perceived ulterior motives. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba, the party said that the insistence […]

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How fuel subsidy removal impedes justice administration

As the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy is hitting hard on the masses, the judiciary, which is the third arm of government, is also bearing the brunt. It is an indication that judiciary is not insulated from the sudden economic difficulties like its counterparts in the executive and legislature whose realities appear different. […]

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Ministerial nomination as litmus test for APC in Southeast

President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nomination, which gave only five slots to the Southeast region, has reopened old wounds of agitations and alleged marginalisation against the Ndigbo. President Bola Tinubu had on assumption to the office on May 29 offered a glimpse of hope of one who is likely to do things differently when he appointed […]

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Absence of substantive AuGF stalls public accounts committee’s works

-MDAs not audited in three years The failure of the Federal Government to appoint a substantive Auditor General for the Federation (AuGF) has put on hold the works of the public accounts committee of the House of Representatives. The reports of the AuGF, which form the bulk of the works of the committee, have not […]

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Niger: Military ready for dialogue, says coup in Nigeria’s interest

Members of the Intervention Team on the crisis in Niger after their meeting with the coup leader, General Tchiani in Niamey on Saturday • Laments ECOWAS leaders didn’t hear junta’s side of the story before issuing ultimatum • Defence Headquarters denies reports of coup request • HURIWA urges Tinubu to adhere to rule of law, […]

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Investigator probes CBN staff, consultants, NIBSS, NSPMC

• Obazee’s team expanded, thrusts dragnet into financial space • FG earns N52.5 billion from CBN’s 2022 surplus • CBN’s consultants grilled, some released on bail terms • Financial statements may have contravened CBN Act • National Assembly, President not in possession of copies of released financial states • We transmit copy of each audited […]

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I bathed with human head to boost my patronage – Suspect

A 26-year-old suspected ritualist and fraudster, arrested with human head and other parts, said untold hardship and low patronage caused his involvement in rituals. The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police anti-crime section attached to Funmbi-Fagun Police Station, in Ondo City, the headquarters of Ondo West local government area of Ondo State. […]

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Why military takeover of govt in West Africa increasingly re-emerging – Sen. Sani

Four coups in West Africa leaves democracy in doubt A f orme member of the National Assembly Sen. Shehu Sani has identified five reasons for the increasing reemergence of military takeover of governments in Africa, especially in the West African sub-region. Sani who was the Deputy Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs in […]

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Amid rift, Obaseki, Shaibu plot victory in 2024 governorship race

• Kinsmen Disown Dep. Governor, back Obaseki • AC Might Benefit From Crisis If Mismanaged – Stakeholders Ahead of the countdown to the Edo 2024 governorship election, an epic battle seems to be brewing in the state between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu. And it is all part of the battle to […]

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Tinubu endorses ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’ initiative

Prof. Wale Adeniran (left); Vice President Kashim Shettima; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Mrs. Carolina Maira Morais; and Mr. Ajoyemi Olabisi Osunleye when the team behind the ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’ Initiative visited the President at the State House, Abuja… yesterday President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’ initiative aimed […]

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