SDP rules out alliance with Atiku, el-Rufa’i for 2027 presidency

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SDP rules out alliance

National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has dismissed speculations of a political alliance with the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, and the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, ahead of the 2027 elections. Gabam, who made this known during an appearance on a television programme at the weekend, stated that the SDP’s priority is strengthening its structures and offering Nigerians credible alternatives. According to him, “There’s no alliance with anyone. As the chairman of the party,…

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‘4 States get full electricity regulatory oversight’ — NERC

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NERC on electricity

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC)  has completed the transfer of regulatory oversight to four States. The States are Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, and Imo, which are now fully responsible for the regulation of their electricity markets. NERC made this known on its X handle yesterday, noting it has begun the transfer of regulatory oversight to 10 States as of 10th January 2025. According to the Commission: “As of January 10, 2025, NERC has commenced the transfer of regulatory oversight to 10 States. Once the transfers are complete, the States will…

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Military to sue Reuters over false abortion allegations – CDS

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CDS on Reuters

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has disclosed plans by the Nigerian military to initiate legal action against the international news agency, Reuters, over a report alleging the forced termination of 10,000 pregnancies during counter-insurgency operations in the North-East region. Recall that the controversial report, published in late 2022, accused the Nigerian military of running a secret abortion program targeting women impregnated by insurgents. However, a 2024 investigation by the National Human Rights Commission cleared the military of any wrongdoing. Expressing his displeasure, General Musa criticised Reuters…

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NASS threatens to stop JAMB’s allocation, questions spending

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NASS threatens JAMB

The 10th National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance yesterday threatened to stop the Federal Government’s grant to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), in the 2025 Budget proposal. The position of the committee was informed by the presentation made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, who appeared before the Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives to defend the agency’s 2025 Budget proposal. Giving a breakdown of the performance of the JAMB’s 2024 budget, Oloyede said the agency remitted ₦4bn to the Consolidated Revenue Fund, while it…

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FOMWAN lauds Kaduna Deputy Gov. as ‘beacon of inspiration for women’

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FOMWAN lauds

The Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria, (FOMWAN) has hailed Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, as a role model for women across the nation. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the Amira of the Kaduna State Chapter, Nafisa Isa Musa, commended Balarabe for her unwavering commitment to addressing gender issues and her continued support for FOMWAN’s activities. The visit, aims to seek guidance and support from the state government ahead of FOMWAN’s National Conference and 40th Anniversary, scheduled to hold in Kaduna this August. …

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Senate screens N’West Devt. Commission nominees, issues stern warning to uphold public trust

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Senate screens NWDC

The Senate has cautioned nominees to the Governing Board of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) against betraying the trust reposed in them by President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian people. This warning came on Monday during the screening exercise conducted by the Senate’s Ad-Hoc Committee on Regional Development Commissions, led by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia-North). The session began with the 14-member NWDC board, headed by Alhaji Lawal Samai’la Abdullahi as Chairman and Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji as Managing Director and CEO. Other nominees include Dr. Yahaya Umar Namahe,…

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Revenue Shortfall: NASS sets up panel to probe ₦4tr indiscriminate waivers for MDAs

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NASS sets up panel

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has constituted a special committee to probe a shortfall of over ₦4 trillion revenue due to indiscriminate waivers by agencies of Government. The decision to set up a panel to probe the shortfall followed a motion moved by Senator Adamu Aliero during the hearing to probe the revenue profiles of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, (MDAs), and Government-Owned Enterprises, (GOEs), ahead of the 2025 Budget. The hearing was to enable the 10th Senate and House of Representatives committees to develop accurate and realistic revenue…

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Kaduna: Gov Uba Sani offers game-changing solution to insecurity

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Uba Sani on insecurity

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has urged States grappling with security challenges to consider adopting the Kaduna State model, which he said is yielding positive results. Speaking at the ‘Association of Zamfara State Indigenes Resident in Kaduna’s gathering at the Arewa House banquet hall, the governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Community Engagement, Mohammed Jalal, noting that peace has returned to Birnin-Gwari, a community previously plagued by insecurity, with economic activities now resuming in the area. Gov. Uba highlighted his administration’s commitment to restoring peace in Kaduna State through…

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Auditor-General’s report implicates NNPCL in ₦2.68tr, $9.77m funds diversion

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Report on NNPCL illegally deduction2

…Evades probe A report by the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAuGF) has implicated the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), of fund misappropriation, revenue diversion of ₦2.68tr and $9.77m over four years. According to audit reports submitted to the 10th National Assembly, the findings also reveal widespread financial irregularities and disregard for transparency. Key infractions highlighted include: unauthorised deductions of ₦1.33 trillion in 2017, ₦681 billion in 2019, ₦151 billion in 2020, and ₦514 billion in 2021. Violations of the Constitution and Financial Regulations were noted, with NNPCL failing to…

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2027: “Seyi Tinubu can become next Lagos Gov.”  -  Youth Minister

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Youth Min on Seyi Tinubu

Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has amplified the narrative about Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, to become the next Governor of Lagos State. Conversations about Seyi succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu started late last year when a socio-political organisation, Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST) endorsed him for the number one political office in the State.  Speaking in an interview during a television programme at the weekend, Olawande, who described Seyi as his leader and mentor, said the President’s son has the capacity to lead Lagos State. The Minister argued…

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