August 7, 2025

Politics

Politics

Peter Obi Claims Tinubu’s Administration Has Borrowed More Than Previous Governments of Yar’Adua and Jonathan

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of accumulating more debt than the previous administrations of Presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan combined. Obi raised the alarm during a recent public address, expressing concern over the rising national debt and its potential impact on Nigeria’s economy. Obi argued

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South-South APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Zone’s Governors for 2027 Election

July 6, 2025 | Benin City, Nigeria The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from the South-South region on Saturday, July 5, 2025, held a strategic meeting in Benin City, where they unanimously adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the serving APC governors from the region as their sole candidates for the 2027 general elections. The

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Lagos Government to Step Up Crackdown on Banned Single-Use Plastics

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to intensify enforcement and raids against the use, distribution, and sale of banned single-use plastics across the state. This move follows a renewed commitment by the state to tackle plastic pollution, safeguard the environment, and promote a cleaner, healthier Lagos under its circular economy and sustainability goals. Speaking

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Power Minister Adelabu Declares 2027 Oyo Gubernatorial Ambition, Begins Stakeholder Consultations

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The declaration marks the beginning of widespread consultations with key political stakeholders across the state. Adelabu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and a 2019 APC

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Alaafin of Oyo, Ooni of Ife Unite in Lagos for Constitution Review Hearing on Traditional Rulers’ Role

In a symbolic show of unity and cultural significance, the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife met in Lagos on Friday during a public hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution, aimed at strengthening the role of traditional institutions in Nigeria. The historic gathering took place at the South-West zonal public hearing

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Lagos State Government Issues Commencement Orders for Recently Assented Laws

July 5, 2025 – Lagos, Nigeria  The Government of Lagos State has officially issued Commencement Orders for several new laws recently assented to by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, signaling their entry into force and operational readiness across the state. The issuance of these commencement orders marks a critical step in the implementation of the legal

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Customs FOU ‘A’ Strengthens Alliance with NDLEA to Tackle Surge in Drug Abuse

Lagos, Nigeria – July 4, 2025  The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, has announced a strategic collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to intensify efforts in combating the growing menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across the region. The partnership was sealed during a high-level meeting

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2027 Presidency: I’ll Serve Only One Term If Elected — Rotimi Amaechi

Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 — Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he will serve only one term if he secures his party’s ticket and wins the 2027 presidential election. Amaechi made the pledge during a closed-door engagement with political stakeholders on Friday, where he expressed readiness to offer himself for service

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ADC Coalition: Some PDP Members Fueled Internal Crisis — Bode George

Lagos, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — Elder statesman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Bode George, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the emerging coalition with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that some members of the PDP played a role in fuelling the party’s internal crisis. Speaking on Friday, George stated,

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APC Confirms July 24 for Next NEC Meeting, Invites Key Party Stakeholders

Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2025  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced Wednesday, July 24, 2025, as the date for its next National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, reaffirming its commitment to party unity, strategic planning, and internal democracy. In a statement released by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the APC extended invitations to

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