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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
•3 days ago

2027: Sambo backs Tinubu, defends economic reforms - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: Former Vice President Namadi Sambo has officially declared his support for President Bola Tinubu. He specifically defended the administration's ongoing economic reforms, aligning himself with the current government's policy direction.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
•3 days ago

Buhari wouldn’t have emerged President without Tinubu, says Kano reps - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: Kano representatives have publicly stated that former President Muhammadu Buhari's electoral victory was contingent upon the support of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This statement underscores the critical role Tinubu played in the political trajectory of the former president.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

Toluwanisings’ burial dispute deepens as uncle calls for death probe

Quick Read: The family of late gospel singer Olayemi 'Toluwanisings' Bolaji has halted all burial proceedings to demand a transparent investigation into his sudden death. The singer's uncle has publicly alleged foul play, citing suspicious behavior from the singer's household staff and wife following the death.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

Oyebanji seeks Ekiti assembly’s approval to reappoint three ex-commissioners, 10 special advisers

Quick Read: Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has initiated the process of forming his second-term cabinet by requesting the House of Assembly to screen and confirm three commissioner nominees. These appointments are designed to maintain stability and continuity in the justice, finance, and health sectors.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

Oyedele seeks lasting rules to safeguard Nigeria’s economic reforms

Quick Read: The Nigerian government is developing a formal economic policy framework to ensure consistency and prevent policy reversals across successive administrations. The initiative, presented by Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, seeks to lock in reforms through legal and institutional mechanisms to foster long-term stability and investor confidence.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

Katsina govt says it invested over ₦4bn in youth craft village as 1,662 trainees graduate

Quick Read: The Katsina State Government has invested over ₦4 billion to upgrade the Youth Craft Village, facilitating the graduation of 1,662 trainees. Governor Dikko Radda emphasized the provision of start-up equipment to ensure graduates can immediately establish businesses.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

ADC demands disclosure on SUVs donated to APC youth leaders

Quick Read: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disclose the funding source for seven luxury SUVs gifted to its youth leaders. The opposition party argues that this expenditure is insensitive given the current economic climate and the struggles of the Nigerian populace.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

Taraba Killings: Governor extends security measures by six months

Quick Read: Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has extended the special security status of Karim-Lamido Local Government Area for six months. This decision follows a violent attack on the Binnari community that caused significant loss of life and trauma.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

Atiku’s campaign challenges Shettima over Tinubu’s school records

Quick Read: A political war of words has erupted between the Atiku Abubakar campaign and Vice President Kashim Shettima following criticisms of Atiku's economic policies and educational history. The Atiku camp retaliated by questioning the authenticity of President Tinubu's academic credentials and his administration's economic performance.

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NSource: Nairametrics
•3 days ago

INEC to publish preliminary voters’ register online ahead of 2027 elections

Quick Read: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has committed to publishing the preliminary 2027 voters' register on its website to enhance transparency. This digital initiative complements the existing physical display of the register at Registration Areas ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

Delta extends retirement age for clinical health workers

Quick Read: Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved an extension of the retirement age and service years for clinical health workers in government hospitals. This policy aims to mitigate manpower shortages and retain institutional knowledge by aligning state practices with federal standards.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
•3 days ago

APC, ADC in brickbats over alleged unpaid salaries to staff, billion-naira SUV gifts - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are currently embroiled in a public disagreement. The conflict stems from allegations regarding the failure to pay staff salaries and the acquisition of expensive SUV gifts.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
•3 days ago

INEC bows to pressure, uploads voter register online, final list out December - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially uploaded the voter register online in response to public pressure. This decision marks a significant step toward electoral transparency ahead of the upcoming release of the final voter list.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

PDP speaks on Tinubu’s claim opposition caused hunger, poverty

Quick Read: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has publicly challenged President Bola Tinubu’s claims that the opposition is responsible for Nigeria's current economic crises. The party argues that the APC must cease political blame games and instead provide concrete solutions to improve the living conditions of Nigerians.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

Otti celebrates Ebitu Ukiwe at 86, urges Nigeria to recognise his contribution to democracy

Quick Read: Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has formally celebrated the 86th birthday of Commodore Ebitu Okoh Ukiwe, honoring him as a distinguished statesman. The Governor emphasized Ukiwe's integrity and his historical contributions to the restoration of democracy in Nigeria.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

Constitutional Amendment: Ondo Assembly passes state police bill

Quick Read: The Ondo State House of Assembly has unanimously passed the constitutional amendment bill to establish state police. This move is intended to decentralize security operations and enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement at the grassroots level.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

Council chairman sponsors Igbo-Eze South youths for aviation training

Quick Read: Igbo-Eze South Local Government Chairman Ugo Ferdinand Ukwueze has launched a youth development initiative by sponsoring local youths for professional aviation training. This program aims to equip participants with specialized skills to compete in the global aviation industry.

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PSource: Premium Times
•3 days ago

2027: Otti sets up Abia Labour Party campaign advisory council

Quick Read: Governor Alex Otti has inaugurated a comprehensive Campaign Advisory Council for the Abia State Labour Party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council, chaired by Ude Oko Chukwu, comprises diverse stakeholders from all 17 local government areas of the state.

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PSource: Premium Times
•4 days ago

INEC publishes preliminary voter register online after missing legal deadline

Quick Read: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the preliminary 2027 voter register to its online platform after failing to meet the legal deadline for public scrutiny. This move aims to address stakeholder concerns regarding transparency and accessibility ahead of the upcoming general elections.

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PSource: Premium Times
•4 days ago

ADC denies owing workers salaries, challenges APC to provide evidence

Quick Read: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly refuted claims by the APC Presidential Campaign Council that it owes its staff over a year of unpaid salaries. The ADC characterized the accusation as a political distraction from the current administration's economic challenges.

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PSource: Premium Times
•4 days ago

APC attacks Atiku, ADC over alleged unpaid staff salaries

Quick Read: The APC Presidential Campaign Council has launched a public attack against the ADC, accusing the party of failing to pay staff salaries for over a year. The APC argues that this behavior demonstrates an inability to govern and has called on Nigerians to reject the ADC and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2027 elections.

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PSource: Premium Times
•4 days ago

Under Buhari, Tinubu, Cash Transfer Office failed to identify beneficiaries of N33.75 billion – Audit Report

Quick Read: The National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) is under scrutiny following an audit report revealing that N76.24 billion in public funds remains unaccounted for or improperly processed. The agency failed to provide documentation for billions in transfers, obstructed audit access, and bypassed mandatory prepayment checks.

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PSource: Premium Times
•4 days ago

Electricity firm explains planned six-day blackout

Quick Read: Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has scheduled a six-day power outage in Enugu State to facilitate critical equipment maintenance by the Transmission Company of Nigeria. The outage will impact various communities across four local government areas, occurring daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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PSource: Premium Times
•4 days ago

Gov Uzodimma proposes national media research centre in honour of Dokpesi

Quick Read: Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has proposed the creation of a national media research centre in memory of the late Raymond Dokpesi. The initiative seeks to institutionalize development journalism and provide a platform for research into how the media can effectively hold public officials accountable and foster national growth.