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2027: Oyo APC vows to recover alleged funds spent on Makinde’s ambition
By Adeola Badru IBADAN— The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to recover any public funds allegedly spent by Governor Seyi Makinde on his reported
Peter Obi had opportunity to be great but dashed it — Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has said the former Anambra State governor had a rare opportunity to become a great leader but squandered it.
NDC insists Odey remains Cross River guber candidate, disowns Obono-Obla’s claim
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR CALABAR— The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed John Upan Odey as its governorship candidate for Cross River State in the 2027 general election, dismissing claims
Troops Flush Out Bandits in Sokoto, Recover Arms Cache
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto Troops of the COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dislodged terrorist elements in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State
After 20 years, FG moves to unlock CVFF for shipowners
…20 of 92 applications already with lenders …Fund expected to create 30,000 jobs — Oyetola By Folarin Kehinde After more than two decades of delays, the Federal Government has begun
Amendment of Lagos Magistracy Law: Why law officers also deserve 5-years extension
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — Behind the controversy trailing the proposed amendment of the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court Law, 2015, is a policy question that goes beyond the proposed extension
Igbo group to APC: You can’t bully Nigerians into voting against conscience
By Emmanuel Iheaka The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation (IHIF) has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to refrain from attempting to coerce Nigerians into voting against their
Ex-LG boss to Okpebholo: Okpekpe Community under siege
By Henry Obetta Former Local government Chairman of Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh has decried the worsening security situation in Okpekpe Community, particularly along
Omisande: Lagos Governor Lacks Political Will To Pay Pension Arrears
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme, Lagos State Council, Michael Omisande, has accused Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of lacking the political will to pay pension increases
Falana seeks prosecution, recovery of N33.75bn meant for poor Nigerians
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged failure to account for N33.75 billion
