Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, says Nigeria has improved compared to what it was 10 years ago, citing changes in security, governance and the economy. Omokri made the remarks in a video posted on his X platform on Wednesday, where he responded to claims that the country is worse off today than it was a […]
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The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has intensified mobilisation of its members nationwide for a possible strike next week following the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government without a resolution of its grievances, raising fears of an electricity workers strike. The union had, in a January 26, 2026 letter addressed to
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The Federal Government on Tuesday formally prohibited the cash tax collection ban and outlawed the mounting of roadblocks for revenue enforcement, as part of new regulations to implement Nigeria’s tax laws across the country. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board, Mr Olusegun Adesokan, during the signing
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The Department of State Services has arrested a man identified as Udeme Sunday Stephen in connection with the attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State. Security sources said the suspect was taken into custody following an investigation into the February
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The Edo State Government has directed all political appointees and public office holders with ambitions to contest in the 2027 general elections to step aside from their positions within a stipulated timeframe. Governor Monday Okpebholo gave the directive through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, dated February 28, 2026.
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The Gombe State Executive Council has approved a N5 billion contract for the comprehensive street naming, signages, house numbering project across the state, aimed at modernising urban planning and improving service delivery. Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Njodi, announced the approval shortly after the 52nd Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Muhammadu Yahaya
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Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has disclosed that 48 children are missing in the state amid a rise in child-stealing activities. He made the revelation on Friday during the inauguration of the Ramadan palliatives distribution exercise in Gombe. Yahaya did not specify the period during which the children were taken and expressed uncertainty about
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Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the Accord Party, deepening the political realignment in the state. The development means PDP loses grip on Osun Assembly following the lawmakers’ decision to align with Governor Ademola Adeleke, who left the PDP for
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The African Democratic Congress has rejected the revised 2026–2027 general election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, describing it as a politically biased plan designed to favour the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the new deadlines and
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…gives reason Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fintiri described the move as a “strategic decision taken in the best interest of Adamawa State and its people.” He said the decision followed wide consultations and
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