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JUST IN: Fintiri dumps PDP, joins APC
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fintiri said the move was aimed at advancing the developmental agenda and interests of the people of Adamawa State. He explained that the action was taken to promote the development of…
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Senate committee urges FG to reform payment system, budgeting amid contractor debt
The Senate Committee on Finance has called on the federal government to return to the old payment system for contractors, citing growing debts for projects executed in 2024 and 2025. According to a report by The Cable newspaper on Thursday, the lawmakers also recommended replacing the current envelope budgeting system with a priority- or performance-based model. The resolutions were reached…
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Festive season flights more expensive than post-peak, FCCPC reports
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has identified patterns of price manipulation by some domestic airlines during the December 2025 festive period, raising concerns about consumer exploitation and competition in Nigeria’s aviation sector. In an interim report released on Thursday, the Commission’s Department of Surveillance and Investigations said its analysis showed ticket fares during the festive peak were…
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FG endorses NPC’s proposed state-by-state economic compendium
The federal government has endorsed and pledged support for the Nigeria Press Council’s (NPC) proposed national compendium on the economic and tourism potential of states across the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Press Council led by its Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Dili Ezughah,…
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FG urges renewed commitment to strengthen Nigeria’s health system
The federal government has called on stakeholders in the health sector to renew their commitment to building a resilient healthcare system capable of meeting the needs of Nigerians. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the appeal on Thursday while speaking at the APC Medical Council Health Roundtable Conference held at the State Banquet…
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Presidency defends new electoral law, accuses opposition of misinformation
The Presidency has dismissed allegations by opposition parties challenging recent amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, describing the criticisms as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) of spreading misinformation and…
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First Lady urges national unity, receives chieftaincy title in Warri kingdom
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater unity among Nigerians, saying national prosperity can only be achieved when citizens live and work together in harmony. In a statement on Thursday by her spokesperson Busola Kokoyi, she made the appeal during a homecoming visit to Warri Kingdom in Delta State, where she was received by the Paramount Ruler of the…
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Presidency backs special committee’s campaign against social vices in schools
The Presidency has reaffirmed its support for the Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions, describing its mandate as vital to safeguarding Nigeria’s future. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the assurance on Thursday during a meeting with members of the committee led by its chairman, Professor Jerry Ugokwe, at the State…
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FG inaugurates CREDICORP board, targets 50% credit access for workers by 2030
The federal government has inaugurated the board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), as part of efforts to expand access to consumer credit and strengthen Nigeria’s financial system. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who performed the inauguration on behalf of President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Thursday, said access to consumer credit is central to Nigeria’s ambition of building a…
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APC faults ADC over Edo shooting allegation, calls for investigation
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to a reported shooting incident involving ADC members in Edo State. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the opposition party as “its own nemesis,” accusing it of attempting to politicise the incident without allowing security agencies…
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