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PRP condemns alleged monetization of electoral processes in Nigeria
By Innocent Raphael The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has raised concerns about what it described as the monetization of the country’s electoral processes. In a statement released by Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, the party’s Acting National Publicity Secretary, on the occasion of Democracy Day, the PRP criticized the current state of Nigeria’s democracy. The statement highlighted that as Nigeria celebrates 25…
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Electricity subsidy reduced to N1trillion, says Adelabu
Government subsidy on electricity has decreased from over N3 trillion to N1 trillion, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu said. The Minister spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at a public hearing on electricity tariffs, organised by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Power, Commerce, National Planning, and Delegated Legislation. According to the Minister, the introduction of Band A…
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Not only President Tinubu; anyone can miss his step – Shehu Sani
A former Nigerian lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, Wednesday, dismissed those making a fuss over the incident involving President Bola Tinubu during the Democracy Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja. Sani was reacting to videos circulating on social media showing President Tinubu momentarily losing his footing as he stepped into the parade vehicle. Taking to his X…
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Let’s stay back and salvage Nigeria, Shettima tells Resident Doctors
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to Nigerian doctors to stay put in Nigeria and join hands with the Tinubu administration in the ongoing efforts to salvage the nation. Apparently cautioning against the recent surge in a phenomenon colloquially referred to in the local parlance as “Japa Syndrome” the VP did not just ask the doctors to remain…
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Nigeria’s democracy, a classical state capture, says Peter Obi
By Innocent Raphael Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticized the state of Nigeria’s democracy, describing it as a “classical state capture.” In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, the former Anambra State Governor expressed concerns over the nation’s leadership and systemic corruption, which he claims have led to severe insecurity, suppression of…
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BREAKING: NASS to receive Executive Bill on minimum wage agreements, says Tinubu
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu announced that the National Assembly will soon receive an Executive Bill that will formalise the agreement reached between the organized labor unions and the federal government. Tinubu made this announcement during his Democracy Day televised live broadcast on NTA on Wednesday, stating that this decision will be part of the law for the next five…
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Minimum wage: No one was arrested, oppressed during nationwide strike
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has given itself a passing mark for its handling of the recent nationwide strike organized by labour unions. The strike action was held last week by organized labour over a new minimum wage. President Bola Tinubu who said this during his Democracy Day televised live broadcast on NTA on Wednesday said no one was arrested,…
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BREAKING: “I feel your pain,” Tinubu tells Nigerians reforms are intended to create a stronger, economy
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu says that the economic reforms initiated by his government are focused on creating a stronger and better foundation for future growth. Tinubu said this on Wednesday in a televised national broadcast speech on Democracy Day on NTA. He initiated several key reforms in an attempt to bolster the economic situation of the country. In his…
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Democracy Day : Police warn against violent protest, issue alert
The Nigerian Police Force has warned against planned demonstrations by certain individuals and groups to hold protests in several parts of the country on Democracy Day. The Force also placed its Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and State Command Commissioners of Police on red alert, directing that they should “collaborate with other security agencies to ensure robust security arrangements…
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Oyetola commissions landmark projects at NIWA
…commends NIWA’s management for bringing Water Transportation Code to fruition. The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has embarked on a one-day working visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lokoja, Kogi State where he commissioned landmark projects. The Minister also inaugurated several landmark projects aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities and safety standards…
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