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RMAFC Chairman lauds President Tinubu for S’Court judgement on LG autonomy
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Muhammed Shehu Bello OFR, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his instrumental role in the recent Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the autonomy of Local Government Councils in Nigeria. In a press release issued on Friday, Shehu praised the President’s foresight, emphasizing that the judgement is a significant…
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(UPDATED) PHOTO NEWS: Israel meets Shettima, Ganduje, ministers ahead 2024 Progressives Young Leaders’ Summit
The National Youth Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has paid courtesy visit to the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, APC National Chairman, Sen. Abdullahi Ganduje and ministers ahead of the 2nd edition of Progressives Young Leaders Summit in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Minister of Steel Development, Shaibu Abubakar Audu and the APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel,…
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Ondo Guber: LP reaffirms Olorunfemi as standard bearer
The Ondo State Labour Party has reaffirmed Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi emerged as its flag bearer for the governorship election Ondo LP disassociated itself from the Secretary General of the Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, Chief Olusola Ebiseni. Ebiseni claims to be the candidate of the party in the forthcoming November 16 governorship election in the state. The party in a statement…
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Kwara, Anambra fix Sept 21, 28 for LG elections
The independent electoral commissions in Kwara and Anambra states have fixed September 21 and 28 respectively for local government (LG) elections. The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission said it has set machinery in motion to conduct the local government election next month to usher in the democratically elected chairmen for the 16 LG councils in the North Central state. While…
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Edo APC demands $1 million from Arise News for Okpebholo’s interview
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council has reportedly demanded a $1 million fee from Arise News before their Edo State governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, agrees to a live interview. In a statement released on Monday by the party’s New Media Campaign, the council clarified that Okpebholo is selective about his media engagements, rather than avoiding interviews…
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Breaking: Sanwo-Olu meets Ambode at Government House
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu met with former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Government House on Monday. The details of the meeting have not been disclosed, but the encounter has sparked considerable interest among political observers in Lagos and beyond. This meeting comes on the heels of a rare public appearance by both leaders together at Ambode’s 60th birthday celebration,…
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Tinubu should muster Political Will to get Nigeria New Constitution- Ozekhome
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, has urged President Bola Tinubu to muster the political will to get Africa’s most populous nation what he described as a people-centred constitution. It would be recalled that a group of eminent Nigerians, under the umbrella of The Patriots, led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku met with the President on…
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BREAKING: Explosion rocks APP secretariat in Rivers
An explosive device has been detonated at the secretariat of the Action People’s Party (APP) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The explosion which reportedly occurred at midnight shattered the glass on the window near the impacted area. The Rivers State Police Command has deployed two security vehicles and personnel to the scene in the new GRA. Routine activities are also…
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Support Tinubu’s plan to end economic hardship, APC stalwart urges Governors
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on the 36 state governors to demonstrate greater commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to alleviate economic hardship in the country. Oyintiloye emphasized that the sincere dedication of the governors to the President’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” regardless of their political…
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Atiku calls on Nigerians to take resolute actions in success of $20bn Dangote refinery
Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar as called on Nigerians to take a collective stance in supporting the $20 billion Dangote refinery project, warning against any attempts to impede its progress. Abubakar’s statement comes amid a conflict between the refinery and Nigerian regulatory authorities. On August 8, the Dangote refinery said the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been reluctant to…
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