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Electoral Act: Obi tackles Reps for failing to criminalise vote-buying
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the House of Representatives for failing to criminalise vote-buying at the level of party primaries, describing the decision as a setback for Nigeria’s democracy. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the former Anambra State governor said Nigerians had hoped the lawmakers would take a firm…
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NDLEA busts trans-border cocaine syndicate member in Surulere, seizes 23.5kg consignment
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested one Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, a fugitive member of a cocaine trafficking syndicate. A statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said the 39-year-old female stash keeper for the trans-border drug trafficking organisation, was arrested on December 9, 2025, at her home on Onasanya Street, Surulere, Lagos, following sustained intelligence gathering…
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APC unveils comprehensive schedule for nationwide congresses ahead of 2026 convention
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a detailed timetable for its 2025/2026 nationwide ward, local government, state and zonal congresses, which will culminate in the party’s National Convention. The schedule was released on Saturday by the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to the timetable, which Basiru said was issued in…
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Lagos Police nabs housewife, accomplice for faking kidnap, extorting ₦2.5m from husband
The Lagos State Police Command, has arrested a 26-year-old housewife and her 30-year-old accomplice for allegedly staging her own kidnapping and extorting N2.5 million from her husband. The command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos. Adebisi said the command received a distress call on 24 November from the husband of the suspect through…
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Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA unveils ₦7.87bn 2026 budget, prioritises infrastructure, social development
The Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, has proposed a total budget of ₦7.87 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, signalling a strong commitment to infrastructure development, social advancement and improved service delivery across the council. The proposed budget, tagged “Budget of Progress and Sustainability,” was presented by the Chairman, Abiodun Isola, to the Legislative Council…
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BREAKING: Tinubu touches down in Lagos for holidays after Borno, Bauchi visits
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos for his end-of-year break following official visits to Borno and Bauchi states. Tinubu arrived at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed international airport in Lagos at about 7:40 pm on Saturday. He was earlier in Bauchi on a condolence visit to the family of the late Islamic scholar,…
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PHOTOS: Tinubu pays condolence visit to Sheikh Dahiru’s family in Bauchi
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, in Bauchi State. The President was accompanied by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammed; Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni; Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang; and Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Mohammed Auwal Jatau. During the visit,…
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BREAKING: Tinubu immortalises Sheikh Dahiru, renames Health Sciences University in Bauchi
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), Bauchi State, in honour of the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. The announcement was made on Saturday during the President’s condolence visit to the family of the revered cleric held at the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Islamic Centre in…
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Tinubu arrives Maiduguri to commission Zulum’s projects
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, to commission projects executed by Babagana Zulum, the governor. Tinubu is expected to inaugurate schools, electric vehicles and other projects carried out by Zulum in collaboration with the federal government. On Friday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, stated that Tinubu will begin a…
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BREAKING: Tinubu arrives Bauchi on condolence visit to Sheikh Dahiru family
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Bauchi on a condolence visit to the family of the Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. The revered cleric died on November 27, after a protracted illness was aged 98. President Tinubu arrived at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, at about 4:50 pm He was received on arrival by Bauchi State…
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