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Women protest in Abuja for reserved seats bill in National Assembly
Hundreds of women took to the streets of Abuja on Monday to demand the passage of a bill that would create women-only seats in Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives. Several African countries, including Senegal and Rwanda, have boosted female representation through quota systems. Nigeria, which has no such arrangement, currently has just four women senators out of 109 and…
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INEC publishes final list of candidates for 2026 FCT Area Council election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election. In a statement on Monday signed by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, the electoral body said political parties can no longer withdraw or substitute their candidates, except in the event of…
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Alleged Cybercrime: Court adjourns Akpoti-Uduaghan’s trial till Oct 20
The trial against the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged cybercrime before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, was stalled following an objection raised by the defendant. Akpoti-Uduaghan had been arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Mohammed Abubakar. She was granted bail,…
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PDP names 13 sub- committees ahead November elective convention in Ibadan
The National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the constitution of 13 sub-committees ahead of the party’s elective convention scheduled for 15 November in Ibadan, Oyo State. The sub-committees include: Accommodation; Constitutional Amendment Technical Committee; Accreditation; Electoral; Contact/Mobilisation; Medical; Welfare and Entertainment; Transportation; Monitoring/Evaluation; Publicity; Protocol; Security; and Venue. According to a list posted…
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LASG mandates reflective jackets, tapes for dispatch riders
In a bid to improve road safety and reduce accidents involving dispatch riders, the Lagos State Government has directed all courier and delivery service providers operating within the state to ensure the compulsory use of reflective jackets and visibility tapes during evening and nighttime hours. A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transport Education and…
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Aiyedatiwa reaffirms commitment to building globally competitive education system
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed that quality education remains crucial to eradicating poverty and sustaining peace in society, restating his administration’s resolve to build a globally competitive education system. Aiyedatiwa made the remarks at the third edition of an educational empowerment programme sponsored by the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, held…
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‘Stop chasing headlines’: Lagos APC slams Obi for comment on national library appeal
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, for questioning why the National Library should receive birthday donations. Lagos APC in a statement issued on Monday by its Spokesman, Seye Oladejo noted that Obi had reduced every matter of national interest to cheap political commentary.…
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National Library: Obi questions Nigeria’s priorities after First Lady’s birthday donation appeal
The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticized the Nigerian government’s handling of national priorities following a birthday appeal made by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. Mrs. Tinubu had called on friends and supporters to redirect funds for her birthday toward the National Library project. In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi congratulated Mrs. Tinubu…
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NAHCON sets Oct 8 deadline for states, tour operators to remit 2026 Hajj fares
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has fixed October 8, 2025, as the deadline for State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, agencies, commissions, and licensed Hajj tour operators to remit Hajj fares ahead of the 2026 pilgrimage. The commission had earlier announced a provisional fare of N8.5m for the 2026 Hajj exercise as part of early preparations, pending final negotiations on…
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OGITECH breaks ground on landmark alumni building to strengthen student support
The Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, has laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Alumni Building, marking a major milestone in the institution’s history. The new facility, which will house the Alumni Office and Student Affairs Unit, is designed to strengthen the bond between the institution and its alumni while enhancing student support services. Speaking at the…
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