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Politics

LG Funds: “Hold your Govs. accountable” – Presidency tells State Assemblies 

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Presidency tells State Assemblies

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has called on State Houses of Assembly to strengthen oversight of local government allocations, saying the President cannot act as a “prefect” to governors under Nigeria’s federal structure. Speaking on federalism and accountability, Bwala said policy direction rests with the President at the centre, while implementation and scrutiny lie with governors, state lawmakers, and other federated institutions. “The President is not a prefect to the governors. That is why I talk about federalism. At the centre, whatever the…

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NDC disowns candidates’ list circulating on social media

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NDC disowns candidates’ list

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from a list of purported candidates for elections in Imo, Abia and Anambra states currently circulating on social media, describing it as fake and unauthorised. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, the party urged members and the general public to disregard the lists, insisting that they did not originate from the party’s national headquarters. The NDC stated that it had already submitted the authentic list of candidates who would fly the party’s flag in the affected states…

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Benue: Panel uncovers ₦139.8bn missing from govt. accounts

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Benue panel uncovers

A Commission of Inquiry set up by the Benue State government to investigate the state’s income and expenditure between 2015 and 2023 has uncovered ₦139.8 billion in unaccounted public funds. The Chairman of the Benue State Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry, Justice Jubril Idrisu (rtd), disclosed this yesterday, while presenting the commission’s report to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Government House, Makurdi. Idrisu said the Commission’s findings showed that the state generated more than ₦826.5 billion in revenue during the period under review, while expenditure stood at about ₦683.4…

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“Kaduna State has keyed into Tinubu’s reform agenda” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Asiwaju

Kaduna state Governor, Uba Sani has reiterated that the State remains committed to providing the enabling environment for businesses to thrive, by aligning with the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Governor pointed out that over the years, his government has pursued deliberate reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening institutions, simplifying government processes, promoting investment, and enhancing service delivery. Sani made the remarks at the technical session of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) nationwide town hall and state engagement tour, held in Kaduna yesterday. Represented by the…

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NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso from party’s anti-defection oath

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NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has excluded its presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from a newly introduced party requirement mandating candidates to sign an anti-defection oath. The party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, who disclosed this during an interview on television on on Wednesday, explained that the oath, which is intended to discourage elected officials from abandoning the party after elections, is grounded in the NDC constitution and reflects internal rules binding on all members. He argued that political parties operate as voluntary associations whose members…

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A’Court halts ADC deregistration, slams High Court judge for ‘judicial rascality’

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A'Court halts ADC deregistration

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the execution of a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, delivering a major reprieve to the affected parties and a sharp rebuke to the trial judge. In a unanimous ruling yesterday, a three-member panel led by Justice A.B. Mohammed granted a stay of execution of the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the…

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Democracy Day Rally: Group Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Urges Nigerians to Support Administration

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A renowned advocacy group, the Grassroot Advocacy for Peace and Good Governance (GAPAG) has thrown its weight behind the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praising what it described as far-reaching reforms and transformative projects across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. Speaking during a solidarity rally held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to mark Democracy Day, GAPAG National Chairman, Comrade Usman Mohammed Anache, said the organisation had closely monitored the policies and programmes of the Tinubu administration and found them impactful, particularly at the grassroots level. Anache commended…

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Court orders ADC, 4 parties deregistered

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Court on parties deregistered

…Mark vows judgment will be overturned before 2027 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, a ruling that could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment yesterday, directed INEC to remove the ADC, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) from its register, holding that they failed to meet constitutional requirements for continued…

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2027: ADC declares Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

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ADC declares Amaechi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. According to reports, ADC said the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geo-political zones.  “The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones, is proud to announce that Chibuike Rotimi…

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2027 Presidency: “Election’ll be between Atiku & BAT; Obi isn’t there” – Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a fresh political prediction concerning the shape of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria. Ayodele made the remarks during a prophetic session shared on his official Facebook page on Friday, where he spoke about emerging political alignments, major contenders, and the expected direction of the presidential race. In his statement, he referenced key political figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. He said, “2027 Presidency: This election will…

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