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The federal government is implementing a wide range of policies and programmes to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu said in Abuja Tuesday. The president said Tuesday this in a nationwide broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. “The central concern of our people today is the high cost of…

In a shocking turn of events, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have put aside their differences to stage a joint protest at the PDP State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This extraordinary show of unity comes ahead of the highly anticipated Local Government election in…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tuesday announced a 30-day conference to unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions to issues such as education, employment, innovation, security and social justice in the country. The president made the announcement in a nationwide broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. “While we are working to stabilise the…

Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have stormed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin City, demanding the reversal of the recently announced Edo State governorship election results. Chanting slogans of “INEC, Ole!”—which translates to “INEC is a thief”—the protesters accused the electoral body of manipulating the results in…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Like Minds Group has announced the upcoming “Fix PDP to Fix Nigeria” conference, aimed at revitalizing the party for improved national governance. Scheduled for October 8, 2024, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, the conference will focus on rebuilding the PDP, fostering unity among members, and enhancing transparency…

Iran fired its hypersonic Fattah missiles for the first time ever in a bid to retaliate for the numerous assassinations of leaders from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Tehran. Israel’s Iron Dome is used to defend against missiles (Image: Getty) The conflict in the Middle East escalated again on Tuesday as Iran fired approximately 200 missiles at Israel in retaliation for…

The President, Petroleum and Natural Gas Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) Comrade Festus Osifo, has advised the federal government to acquire at least 45 per cent stake in the Dangote Refinery. The federal government currently owns a seven per cent stake in the Dangote Refinery. PENGASSAN said the refineries should be modelled after the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG),…

Arsenal hosted PSG in a Champions League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening. Mikel Arteta’s side impressed in North London as Arsenal recorded a 2-0 win over PSG. Arsenal sent a message with their display against the French outfit, making it clear to the rest of the sides in Europe’s elite club competition that they mean…

In a bold and provocative statement shared on his verified Twitter account, Mosab Hassan Yousef, son of a Hamas leader and known critic of Islamic extremism, predicted a dire fate for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Yousef, in his tweet, warned that the Ayatollah’s “days are numbered” and that he faces an inevitable downfall…

…As Rayfield Gardens City Celebrates Nigeria’s 64th Independence with Key Milestones The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fendini Limited, the developer of Rayfield Gardens City, Prince Adelaja Adeoye has announced the completion and opening of Rayfield Gardens City Estate Main Entrance gatehouse boosting security and aesthetic appeal for residents and visitors of the estate. Adelaja,…

President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day confab for youths in the country to discuss and address challenges confronting them. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast. “As we work to overcome the challenges of the day, we remain mindful of the next generation as we seek to galvanise their…

A former Vice President and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has written to the National Assembly, requesting an amendment to the Constitution to allow for a six-year single term for the President and state governors. In a memorandum to the Senate Committee on Constitutional…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would make a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:00am. The broadcast is part of activities to commemorate the 64th Independence Anniversary of the nation, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Mr Bayo Onanuga said in a statement in Abuja Monday. “Television, radio stations and other…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Monday September 30, 2024 swore in Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo, commonly known as Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Kekere-Ekun was sworn in by the president at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun was born on May 7, 1958, in London, United…

The federal government has said it is monitoring organisers of the planned #FearlessOctober1 protest scheduled to hold Tuesday nationwide. While the government said it’s not stopping anyone from exercising any individual or group from exercising their right to protest, the organisers listed some conditions that must be met by the government for the protest to be…

The federal government Sunday handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The handover of the buses took place at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary.  …

The need to give constitutional backing to local government autonomy was supported  by most Senators at the just ended two-day retreat for members of the Senate Ad – hoc Committee on Constitution Review in Kano but differed on State Police Creation . This is even as Senators from the South-East and South- South geopolitical zones…

The Coalition of Opposition Lawmakers in Nigeria has criticized the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for comments he made regarding Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. According to a report by Leadership, the lawmakers advised Wike to stop “daydreaming,” asserting that Governor Fubara will not defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join him in the…

Ahead of the October 5, 2024, local government election in Rivers State, an Abuja-based court has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the 2023 voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). This followed an order of a high court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, that ordered RSIEC to conduct…

Several staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have begun reaching out to journalists, distancing themselves from widespread rigging, vote manipulation, and electoral malpractice that have cast a shadow over the credibility of the recently concluded Edo State governorship election. The election, held on September 21, 2024, saw the All Progressives Congress (APC)…