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2027: Uche Ogah Joins Deputy Speaker Kalu to Support Tinubu’s Second Term

Politics June 9, 2025

***Says “The President Can Go to Sleep — We’ve Got His Back” By Fatima Ndagi Former Minister of State for…

You Can’t Have APC RECs and Expect a Free, Fair 2027 Election — Civic Groups Warn Tinubu

National June 9, 2025

Leading civic rights organisations have strongly cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against what they describe as a dangerous gamble with…

Lone Voice in the Room: Ndume Challenges APC’s Early Endorsement Frenzy

Politics June 9, 2025

While the All Progressives Congress (APC) basks in the glow of a unanimous endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for…

APC Songwriters Pay Sallah Visit to Defence Minister Badaru

News June 9, 2025

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, received members of the Association…

When Hope Wasn’t Enough: Mourning Professor Abubakar Roko

Opinion June 9, 2025

Kano Slams FG Over Durbar Ban, Demands Compensation for Cultural, Economic Losses

Kano June 8, 2025

The Kano State Government has issued a bold demand to the Federal Government: compensate the state for the economic and…

Sen. Karimi earmarks N300m for bursary to Kogi students

Kogi June 8, 2025

***Highlights numerous projects By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja SENATOR Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial District at the National Assembly in…

Edo Government Issues Ultimatum Over Defamatory Claims Against Governor Okpebholo, Cabinet

Edo June 8, 2025

The Edo State Government has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Mr. Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor, demanding a full public retraction and apology…

MASREAL Media calls for collective advocacy on Voluntary Tax Compliance in Kogi

Kogi June 8, 2025

By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja MASREAL Media, a media consultancy outfit, has called for collective advocacy to educate citizens of Kogi…

FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday for Democracy Day

News June 8, 2025

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day. This was…

Breaking: Intrigues, as ADC suspends its presidential candidate, Kachikwu, accuses him of blackmail (1,665)
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu, from the party, accusing him of false, misguided and defamatory video he made and circulated, among other infractions. The party also considered Kachikwu's action as "smacks of crass irresponsibility, gross indiscipline, disingenuous scandalization and blackmail, and completely unfit of someone who wants to
Concerned Religious Prayer Forum Responds to Criticism of National Prayer Initiative (700)
The Concerned Religious Prayer Forum has issued a statement clarifying its mission and responding to recent criticisms surrounding its seven-day national prayer initiative. Established as a non-governmental organization on January 9, 2024, the Forum emphasizes that it is an independent group composed of citizens motivated by a shared desire to promote peace, unity, and prosperity
Qatar Charity Empowers 60 Jigawa Widows, Vulnerable Persons with ₦300m (598)
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Qatar Charity Organization has donated economic empowerment equipment valued at over ₦300 million to 60 widows and vulnerable persons across the 27 local government areas of Jigawa State. The items were distributed during a ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Dutse, and presided over by the
North Central Serving Governor withdrew N60 billion cash in six years ― EFCC (598)
A serving Nigerian governor has allegedly withdrawn N60billion from his state’s purse. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said that he has lifted about N60 billion cash from state coffers in about his six years in office. The governor remains unnamed and his state, partially identified as domiciling in the North Central of the
Edo Breaks the Debt Cycle: Okpebholo’s First 90 Days Save State ₦30 Billion (592)
While most Nigerian states are sinking deeper into debt, Edo State is rewriting the story—with action, not excuses. In just 90 days, Governor Monday Okpebholo has cut the state’s domestic debt by a whopping ₦30.6 billion, signaling a sharp turn from the borrowing binge that has plagued state governments nationwide. Official data from the Debt

2027: Uche Ogah Joins Deputy Speaker Kalu to Support Tinubu’s Second Term

You Can’t Have APC RECs and Expect a Free, Fair 2027 Election — Civic Groups Warn Tinubu

Lone Voice in the Room: Ndume Challenges APC’s Early Endorsement Frenzy

APC Songwriters Pay Sallah Visit to Defence Minister Badaru

When Hope Wasn’t Enough: Mourning Professor Abubakar Roko

Kano Slams FG Over Durbar Ban, Demands Compensation for Cultural, Economic Losses

Sen. Karimi earmarks N300m for bursary to Kogi students

Edo Government Issues Ultimatum Over Defamatory Claims Against Governor Okpebholo, Cabinet

MASREAL Media calls for collective advocacy on Voluntary Tax Compliance in Kogi

FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday for Democracy Day

PANDEF: Fix Niger Delta Infrastructure Before Crisis Deepens

Shettima Demands Answers Over Death of 37 Miners, Donates N250m

Military Aircraft Crash: 32 People Onboard, FG Confirms

Army, DSS, Amotekun Eliminate ISWAP Commander in Ondo Forest

PAAU Withdraws 56 Students, Expels One, Graduates 44 First-Class Students