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Senate berates Badaru over remarks on planned National Security Summit
The Senate on Thursday warned the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, against making public statements that could create friction between the National Assembly and the executive led by President Bola Tinubu. The warning came after Badaru publicly dismissed a planned two-day national security summit by the Senate, stating that such gatherings were unnecessary in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking at…
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FG warns against health risks of excess sodium
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has addressed growing concerns over a viral video in which a respected religious leader urges Nigerians to disregard medical advice on salt consumption. In a statement released Wednesday and signed by Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, the Ministry cautioned against misinformation that endangers public health. While acknowledging the…
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2027: Soludo reaffirms APGA’s support for Tinubu
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has assured President Bola Tinubu of his support, as well as that of his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Recalling that before joining APGA, the party had a policy of supporting the president and the ruling political party at the center, Soludo reaffirmed that this policy remains in effect. He…
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Akpabio tackles Obi over remarks about Nigeria’s past heroes
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, tackled the 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his remarks towards Nigeria’s past heroes. Akpabio made the criticism during the valedictory session held in honour of the late Niger Delta elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark. This is coming barely 24 hours after…
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Worry more about public resentment than political coalition- Adebayo tells Tinubu
The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Prince Adewole Adebayo has advised President Bola Tinubu to be more concerned about public resentment against his government rather than a political coalition. Speaking with journalists recently, Adebayo stated that the President should focus more on governance and how to address the economic challenges facing…
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White smoke rises as new Pope elected
White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that cardinals locked inside have elected a new leader for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Thousands of pilgrims and curious onlookers in St Peter’s Square cheered and applauded as the smoke appeared and bells began to ring, indicating the 2,000-year-old institution has its 267th pope. All eyes…
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Ekiti PDP holds LG, State congresses
The Peoples Democratic Party (Ekiti State Chapter) has held its local government and state congresses on Wednesday, describing the process as successful. The party’s Caretaker Committee in the state hailed the congress as a success, praising the peaceful conduct and participation. The Ekiti PDP Caretaker Chairman, Dare Adeleke, in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti, expressed gratitude to the party’s…
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LASEPA seals multiple establishments in Alimosho over persistent noise pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) intensified its crackdown on environmental violations on Thursday, sealing off multiple establishments in the Alimosho area for persistent noise pollution and breaches of environmental laws. The enforcement operation, which spanned major parts of Alimosho—including Egbeda, Igando, Gowon Estate, and Shasha targeted a range of facilities such as hotels, religious centers, lounges, and even…
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Appeal Court upholds Aiyedatiwa’s victory, dismisses NNPP candidate’s suit
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, has upheld as valid the primary election that produced Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) It said the appellant, Hon Olugbenga Edema, who was candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) candidate for the November 16 governorship election refused to obey an earlier order of the court.…
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LP Lawmaker, Ogah dismisses suspension, backs Governor Otti
The member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, Amobi Ogah, has dismissed his purported suspension from the Labour Party, insisting his loyalty to Governor Alex Otti remains unwavering. The Julius Abure-led Labour Party faction recently suspended Otti and all LP lawmakers in the House of Representatives. Ogah told NAN on Thursday in Abuja that…
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