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Rivers 2027: I’m yet to endorse any governorship candidate — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State has not endorsed any candidate for the 2027 governorship election, dismissing claims that the alliance has already settled for a preferred aspirant. Speaking on Saturday at a luncheon organised for candidates of the coalition in Port Harcourt, Wike said the only decision reached…
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Governors, FG, labour negotiating N100,000 minimum wage — AbdulRazaq
The chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, says state governors are engaging the Federal Government and organised labour in discussions aimed at reviewing the national minimum wage to about N100,000 per month. AbdulRazaq made the disclosure on Friday in Lagos when he, alongside a few other governors, paid a Sallah homage visit to…
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Oyo APC confident of victory in 2027, says Alli
…pushes for unity ahead polls The consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed confidence that the party will reclaim power in the state in 2027, citing ongoing reconciliation efforts and support from President Bola Tinubu as key drivers of its prospects. Alli spoke on Saturday after joining a delegation of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluremi Tinubu takes Renewed Hope Initiative to Ekiti
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, during her official visit to Ekiti State on Saturday, commissioned projects and presented a ₦100 million Business Recapitalisation Grant to 2,000 women petty traders. The First Lady, who also met with traditional rulers, highlighted several educational and social intervention programmes being implemented in the state under the Renewed Hope Initiative.
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Nigeria will surmount security challenges, says Oluremi Tinubu
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed confidence that the country’s security challenges will be overcome through the efforts of the Federal Government, security agencies, and support from international partners. Speaking during her official visit to Ekiti State on Saturday, Senator Tinubu addressed members of the Ekiti State Traditional Rulers’ Council at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti, where she acknowledged the…
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I could not compromise my values in NDC FCT senate primary — Aisha Yesufu
Activist and political ally of Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, says she refused to compromise her principles following disputes over the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) FCT senatorial primary, which she claims was marred by irregularities. Yesufu, who recently joined the NDC from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had declared her intention to contest the Federal Capital Territory senate seat on May…
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Wike-backed PDP faction suspends Bode George, 23 others in Lagos
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has suspended party elder Bode George and 23 other chieftains over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Friday by Kayode Ogunbiyi, chairman of the Lagos PDP Disciplinary Committee, and the committee’s secretary,…
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Nigeria records increased agricultural output, lower food prices — Kyari
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security says the nation has reported significant achievements in improving food security, boosting agricultural productivity, and supporting farmers across Nigeria under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement forum on Agricultural and Food Systems Transformation, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari highlighted key milestones recorded by…
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Reforms help boost state revenues, reduce borrowing – Gov Abdulrazaq
Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, says the removal of fuel subsidy has significantly improved the financial position of states, boosting revenues and reducing dependence on borrowing. He stated this on Friday while speaking in his capacity as NGF chairman during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and other state governors in Lagos.…
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Fuel subsidy removal saved Nigeria from bankruptcy, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration saved Nigeria from imminent bankruptcy and has begun to stabilise the economy. He made the statement on Friday while hosting state governors who visited him in Lagos to celebrate Sallah and mark the third anniversary of his administration. Tinubu said the policy, though painful, was necessary after years…
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