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FG has allocated over 50% of capital budget to North — Budget Office
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has defended its infrastructure spending pattern, stating that more than half of the capital budgets for 2024 and 2025 have been allocated to projects and programmes in northern Nigeria. This clarification comes amid rising criticism from prominent northern political figures, including former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Secretary to the Government of…
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Osun PDP petitions foreign embassies over LG crisis
…APC dismisses action as waste of time By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has petitioned western embassies, international rights groups, and foreign missions, accusing the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, of disobeying a Court of Appeal judgment on the state’s…
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APC hits back at El-Rufai, accuses him of bitter politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing his comments as the bitter outbursts of a failed politician. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Monday, the APC accused El-Rufai of being in a “political tailspin” since he was…
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Atiku’s political cross-carpeting is embarrassing, says Wike
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, criticising his repeated switches between political parties. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike said Atiku’s political journey has been marked by consistent party defections since 1999, reflecting an unrelenting quest for the presidency. “Atiku started with the PDP in 1999,…
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Osun govt justifies foreign travel, training expenses amid criticism
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has defended its spending on foreign travels and training in the first half of 2025, following widespread reports suggesting financial recklessness by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration. Reports had reviewed the state’s budget performance from January to June, revealing N2.854 billion spent on international travels and transport, and N1.674 billion on refreshments…
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APC, PDP align to produce consensus candidates ahead August 30 Rivers council polls
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have aligned to produce consensus chairmanship candidates across the 23 Local Government Areas ahead of the August 30, 2025, local government elections in Rivers State. The parties held their primaries across various centres in the State on Saturday after the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission released guidelines for the…
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Senator Yar’adua debunks defection rumours, reaffirms loyalty to APC
By Kunle Sanni – Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua has dismissed recent rumours suggesting his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the reports as “speculative” and “mischievous.” In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army and the Northern Senators Forum reaffirmed his loyalty to the ruling party, urging the media and the public…
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Lagos APC tackles Obi over remarks on FG’s national honours policy
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his comments on the Federal Government’s national honours policy. Obi had questioned the practice of awarding national honours to politicians, arguing that entrepreneurs and private sector contributors deserve greater recognition. Lagos APC in a statement issued by its Spokesman,…
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APC governors acting like emperors, ADC slams Niger governor over clampdown on Badeggi FM
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the shutdown of Badeggi FM by Governor Umar Bago of Niger State, describing it as a brazen assault on press freedom and a troubling sign of increasing authoritarianism among governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC…
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2027: My one term, four-year vow sacrosanct, says Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his vow to serve for only one term if elected president in 2027, insisting that effective leadership is defined by impact, not time spent in office. Obi in a statement on his X handle on Sunday, said the decision was a deliberate act of leadership, a statement…
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