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Afenifere, Demands State Police to Cambat Violence

5 September 2025

This followed a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and eminent citizens of Katsina State, where he stated that the Federal Government will hasten the devolution of power to the sub-national levels and further equip recently deployed forst guards. “I am reviewing all the aspects of security; I have to create a state police,” Tinubu told […]

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Kaduna Govt Raises Alarm Over El-Rufai’s Alleged Plot

1 September 2025

The state government, through the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Suleiman Shuaibu, condemned El-Rufai’s comments in a statement, noting that are the comments not mere words, but are ‘calculated, malicious lies designed to undermine security efforts, incite public anger, and legitimise criminality.’ The statement also said that the recent actions of the former […]

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Niger State Governor Dissolves Cabinet

1 September 2025

The Governor disclosed this while speaking at the State Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber, Minna. In a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor retained the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and other principal officers in his office. Read Also: Gov […]

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Wike Expresses Optimism on Rivers State Of Emergency

30 August 2025

Wike disclosed this after casting his vote in the ongoing local government election in the state, noting that the expiration would pave the way for the state House of Assembly to resume its legislative duties. “As far as we are concerned, this election is peaceful, people are trooping out, and at the end of the […]

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Rivers Records Low Turnout At Local Government Election

30 August 2025

The elections come months after the Supreme Court ruled out the earlier LG polls in the oil-rich state. According to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), the exercise is being held in the 23 local government areas of the state, adding that all materials have been distributed. There is also a restriction of movement […]

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APC Members Defect to PDP in Jigawa

30 August 2025

Danjani hailed the defection as a significant boost to the party’s strength and unity, stressing the PDP’s commitment to supporting the newcomers and enhancing grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 elections. He called for peaceful engagement among political actors in the state as election preparations intensify. Mamuda Sakwaya, a PDP stalwart and ward leader, expressed […]

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Oyo Government Slams APC Over ‘False Narrative’ Of N300bn Loan

30 August 2025

The government clarified that the Oyo State House of Assembly only approved a financial arrangement comprising N149 billion for loan refinancing and N151 billion for infrastructure development and contractor financing. It emphasized that refinancing replaces costlier loans with more favorable terms, reducing the state’s repayment burden, while the infrastructure funding enables the completion of key […]

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Kwankwaso Dismisses Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to NNPP

29 August 2025

Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, Kwankwaso said the NNPP was thriving, particularly in Kano and other parts of the country. “We are very happy about that. We have our party, and we are comfortable,” he stated. Addressing speculation about a potential move ahead of the 2027 elections, Kwankwaso insisted that […]

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JUST IN: Governors In Attendance As Shettima officiates NEC meeting

28 August 2025

The meeting had in attendance the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as well as the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma. Also present were Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Governor Charles Soludo […]

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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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