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Anyanwu Defies Directive of PDP’S NWC, Resumes Duties as National Secretary

Embattled Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu has defied the directive of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, over the ongoing contention for his position, and continued his duties at the PDP National Secretariat. In a video call with the spokesman of FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka,  Anyanwu, showed Olayinka around, revealing that he was  in his office, working with his people.” Recall that the PDP Governors […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025

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Shettima Assures of President Tinubu’s Committement to Workers’ Welfare and Wage Reforms

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s dedication to the welfare of members of organised labour, inclusive economic policies, and wage reforms. Shettima , during a meeting with a delegation led by the visiting Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, lauded what he described as Nigeria’s vibrant labour movement and its role in national development, saying […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025

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Okezie Ikpeazu Reaffirms Support for PDP, Urges Loyalty Ahead of 2027

Former Governor of the State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has pledged an unflinching support to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, urging members of the party to remain loyal and committed to ensuring a return to power come 2027. Ikpeazu, who maintained his loyalty to the PDP despite the recent defection of some party members, made it clear that he would not dump the party but would work tirelessly to ensure […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

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Nyesom Wike, named Minister of the Year by ThisDay and Arise News

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been named Minister of the Year by ThisDay and Arise News. This prestigious recognition highlights Wike’s exceptional leadership and accomplishments in his role, particularly his significant contributions to the development of the Federal Capital Territory.   Source : Arise News 

todayJanuary 28, 2025

News

ADAMAWA APC GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE, BINANI, DEBUNKS DEFECTION RUMOURS.

The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa State, Aishatu Binani, has dismissed recent rumours that she has defected to another political party. Binani, reaffirmed her loyalty to the APC, at an event hosted by one of her support groups, named, Gladiators for Binani Only, held yesterday in Yola, where she dismissed the alleged defection report as false and misleading. She thanked her supporters for their […]

todayJanuary 20, 2025

Politics

Governor Fubara Signs 2025 Rivers State Budget Into Law.

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has signed the state’s 1.1 trillion Naira 2025 budget into law. Fubara, a few days ago, presented the budget to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House of Assembly. Speaking yesterday after signing the budget into law, the Governor, commended the  Oko-Jumbo-led State Assembly for doing a good job, insisting that the only duly recognized House of Assembly existing in the state was the one led by […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

Politics

Edo State Local Government Crisis Escalates as Gunmen Attack Council Headquarters.

The crisis in the Edo State local government councils took a different dimension yesterday whereby several people were injured as gunmen reportedly invaded the Uhunmwode Local Government Council headquarters in Egor. This followed reports of impeachment of the chairmen of Uhunmwode and Orhionmwon local government councils by the elected councillors. The chairman of the council, Kenneth Adodo, alleged that the people involved in the shooting were policemen from the Edo […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Eyes 2027 Lagos Governorship Race.

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, GRV, has officially announced his decision to run in the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour shared his intention in an interview, emphasizing his commitment to achieving his goal of becoming Lagos State Governor, insisting that he would not give up on his ambition. However, he refrained from disclosing whether he would remain with the Labour Party […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

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Governor Soludo Places 10 Million Naira Bounty on Anambra Burial Attackers.

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has announced a 10 million Naira bounty each for information leading to the capture of each of the gunmen responsible for the killing that occurred in a compound at Umuike, Ubahuekwem community in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. About seven persons, comprising five police officers and two unarmed civilians lost their lives on Monday when some yet-to-be-identified gunmen invaded the area […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

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