Politics

Said Alkali resignation

Minister of transport, Said Alkali, resigns to contest governorship ambition

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The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, has officially resigned from his position, paving the way for his entry into the upcoming governorship elections. His resignation follows a presidential directive requiring all political appointees seeking elective offices to step down from their current roles. In his resignation letter, Alkali expressed gratitude to the President […]

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Nigeria has enough electricity, Adelabu

Adelabu denies resignation rumours

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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed reports claiming he has resigned from office, describing the speculation as false and misleading amid growing political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections. The denial comes against the backdrop of a Federal Government directive requiring political appointees with ambitions to contest in 2027 to step down

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Rufai in court

El-Rufai returns to court after mother’s burial

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Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has returned to the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings continue in the case filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). El-Rufai is facing multiple charges brought by the commission, including allegations of conversion and possession of public property, as well

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Kwankwaso’s defection game changer for 2027 elections – ADC

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the defection of former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as a major political development capable of reshaping the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday, the party said Kwankwaso’s move represents more than

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NELFUND debunks claims of N25,000 stipend, insists allowance remains N20,000

Education, Politics / /

Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has debunked reports claiming that beneficiaries of its student loan scheme now receive a monthly upkeep allowance of N25,000, clarifying that the approved stipend remains N20,000. In a statement issued on Monday, NELFUND described the circulating information as misleading and urged students to rely only on official communication channels for

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FG pays 4% of N1.9trn electricity subsidy

Dark days ahead: FG pays 4% of N1.9trn electricity subsidy

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Nigeria’s electricity sector is facing deepening uncertainty as the Federal Government released only N76.95 billion about four percent of the N1.928 trillion required for electricity subsidies in 2025, according to fresh industry data. Despite allocating N958 billion for subsidy payments in the national budget, the actual disbursement fell significantly short, leaving an outstanding liability estimated

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Tinubu could stay beyond two terms — Oluwo of Iwo

Tinubu could stay beyond two terms — Oluwo of Iwo

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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said Nigerians may eventually push for a constitutional amendment that would allow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remain in office beyond the constitutionally stipulated two terms. The monarch made the remark in a congratulatory message to mark the President’s 74th birthday, describing Tinubu as a decisive leader

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Presidency, President Tinubu

Tinubu donates all his salary since assuming office to new Armed Forces welfare fund

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the creation of a special welfare fund for Nigerian military personnel and their families, announcing that all his salary earnings since taking office will serve as seed funding for the initiative. Tinubu made the announcement in a statement on X on Sunday, which marks his 74th birthday, directing the

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