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Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Segun James in Lagos Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, disclosed that the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the south, had taken far-reaching decision expected to lead to wider consultations in the days ahead, preparatory to their national convention proposed to hold in Ibadan, the state capital. But a group…

The Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commiserated with Governor Ahmed Ododo on the demise of his father, Momohsanni Usman Ododo, who passed away on Monday at the age of 83. In a statement signed by Kingsley Ogga and Adaji Udale, ADC Chairman and Secretary, respectively, a copy of which was…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has formally begun the process of reviewing the remuneration packages of political and public office holders across Nigeria. This move could lead to significant changes in their earnings after nearly two decades without adjustment. Ahead of a formal announcement, the Commission is hosting a strategic retreat in Kano to…

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated operations carried out in Bida and Minna, Niger State. In a statement released by the EFCC, operatives recovered a number of unusual items from the suspects, including four ladies’ underwear, a waist bead, three calabashes…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee tasked with advancing Nigeria’s innovation agenda and significantly reducing the country’s dependence on imports. The committee was launched at the State House in Abuja as part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader vision to transform Nigeria into a trillion-dollar innovation-driven economy within the next decade. Speaking at…

Despite being thousands of miles away in Europe, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains actively engaged in national governance, the Nigerian government has assured. In a press release issued on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated that President Tinubu is “fully engaged” in running the country during his temporary…

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has placed blame on previous Nigerian administrations for the persistent challenges plaguing the power sector, citing decades of neglect and mismanagement. Speaking during a meeting with a World Bank delegation in Abuja, Adelabu stated that Nigeria’s energy crisis is a product of years of poor leadership and failed reforms. “We…

In a bold move to bridge the digital divide and boost youth employability, the MTN Foundation has officially launched its Digital Skills Academy—a transformative platform designed to equip Nigerian youths with essential digital competencies. Speaking at the inauguration event held Thursday in Abuja, the Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Mrs. Odunayo Sanya, emphasized that…

Suspected armed herders have launched another wave of violence in Benue State, attacking several communities in the Ukum Local Government Area. The assault, which began around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, has thrown the area into chaos, forcing residents to flee for their lives. According to reports gathered by SaharaReporters, the gunmen, believed to be herdsmen…

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has once again stirred a crucial conversation on youth development in Africa, emphasizing that what the continent’s young population needs is not handouts but serious financial investment to unleash their potential. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Adesina described Africa’s “youth…

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