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PDP Youth Forum Calls For Unity Ahead of National Convention

23 August 2025

In a statement signed by South West Zonal Youth Leader, Seyi Bamidele, the Forum stressed the need for unity and total reconciliation across all factions within the party. “We urge the NWC to ensure conclusive congresses across all zones. This will enable us to have a hitch-free convention,” the Forum stated, while also calling for […]

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Ibas Commissions Boards of Seven Government Agencies

23 August 2025

The River State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has inaugurated a new board for the Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA. This is aimed at addressing the persistent challenge of indiscriminate waste disposal in the state. The Sole Administrator charged the newly appointed members to embrace a disciplined and holistic approach to waste […]

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Governor Oyebanji Warns of Alleged Plot to Disrupt Stability in Ekiti

23 August 2025

The governor disclosed this in a statement issued by his media aide in Ado-Ekiti, alleging that over 150 social media users, including national influencers, have been paid in foreign currency to launch a coordinated online smear campaign against him. According to the statement, the planned attack includes the use of forged documents and AI-generated graphics […]

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Makinde Urges Unity in PDP as Southern Leaders Clash Over Zonal Meeting

22 August 2025

Makinde made the call while speaking after the conclusion of a closed-door consultative summit held in Lagos, calling for the party’s immediate focus to be on rebuilding internal unity and credibility. “We haven’t even gotten to the stage of talking about presidential candidates,” Makinde said. “If we don’t have a viable party, everything else will […]

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ADC Rejects Politicians’ Pay Rise, Demands Better Wages for Nigerians

20 August 2025

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, had reportedly proposed a salary review for the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials. But the ADC described the move as “tone-deaf” and insensitive to the economic realities facing citizens. In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the proposal […]

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FG Considers Salary Increase for Political Office Holders

19 August 2025

RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Shehu disclosed that the President currently earns N1.5 million monthly, while ministers receive less than N1 million, figures unchanged since 2008. Shehu described the current pay as unrealistic, especially when some heads of agencies reportedly earn significantly more than top government officials. “You cannot pay a minister less than N1 million and […]

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INEC Commences Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration Exercise

18 August 2025

In an announcement via its official X handle, INEC revealed that eligible Nigerians can now begin their registration online through the portal www.cvr.inecnigeria.org. This phase precedes the physical registration exercise, which will soon follow. According to the commission, in-person registration will be available at all 37 state offices and the 774 local government area (LGA) […]

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FG Pledges to Reverse NSITF Deductions Amid NLC Strike Threat

18 August 2025

The NLC recently accused the government of diverting 40% of workers’ compensation contributions to the national treasury funds meant to provide financial support to employees affected by workplace injuries, illness, or death. The union demanded an immediate refund and full reconstitution of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) board, warning of possible nationwide strike action. NSITF […]

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APC claims victory in Kaduna Assembly bye-elections

17 August 2025

Announcing the results of the Zaria Kewaye constituency on Sunday morning, the Returning Officer, Prof. Balarabe Abdullahi, declared APC candidate Isa Haruna Ihamo winner with 26,613 votes. His closest challenger, the Social Democratic Party, SDP, candidate, Nuhu Sada Abdullahi, polled 5,721 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Mamuda Abdullahi Wappa, came third with […]

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Violence Erupts in Anambra South Senatorial By-Election

16 August 2025

Reports indicates that four polling agents working for the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Azuka Okwuosa, were allegedly arrested and taken away by the Chairman of Ekwusigo Local Government Area with the support of a community leader in Ozubulu. The incident sparked protests from local youths, who accused the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA-led government […]

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