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•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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•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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•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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•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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•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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•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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•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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•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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•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.

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•4 days ago

Wazirin Tinubu: The influence and burden of Ibrahim Masari, By Umar Farouk Bala

Quick Read: The article explores the political influence of Ibrahim Masari and the expectations placed upon him by supporters. It emphasizes a desire for a shift in Nigerian political culture toward evidence-based governance and accountability.

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•4 days ago

Tinubu pens tribute to veteran journalist Lade Bonuola at 80

Quick Read: President Bola Tinubu has formally recognized veteran journalist Lade Bonuola for his distinguished career and contributions to the Nigerian media landscape on his 80th birthday. The tribute emphasizes Bonuola's legacy of editorial integrity and his foundational role in shaping professional journalism standards in Nigeria.

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•4 days ago

Ebola: Plateau reopens isolation centres, steps up surveillance

Quick Read: The Plateau State Government has launched proactive measures to prevent an Ebola outbreak by reactivating isolation centres and enhancing surveillance. Commissioner for Health Nicholas Ba’amlong emphasized the importance of public hygiene and vigilance in mitigating potential health risks.

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•4 days ago

Tinubu has no fresh ideas to tackle poverty – SDP presidential candidate

Quick Read: Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has publicly challenged President Bola Tinubu's economic record, asserting that the administration lacks the necessary vision to mitigate poverty. Adebayo demands that the incumbent account for his policy outcomes and present a concrete plan for the 2027 election cycle.

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•4 days ago

INEC, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Rise Networks launch AI hackathon ahead of 2027 elections

Quick Read: Rise Networks has partnered with INEC and global tech giants to launch an AI hackathon aimed at developing technological solutions for the 2027 Nigerian general elections. The initiative seeks to combat misinformation and cybersecurity threats while promoting responsible AI innovation to strengthen democratic processes.

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•4 days ago

‘No party will get even 25% of Kaduna votes; everyone wants Tinubu’ – Uba Sani

Quick Read: Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared that the APC will dominate the 2027 presidential election in Kaduna, asserting that President Tinubu’s development record will deny opposition parties even a 25% vote share. This claim is contested by the ADC, which alleges that the recent campaign launch was artificially inflated through paid attendance.

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•4 days ago

Court rules El-Rufai has case to answer in phone-tapping trial

Quick Read: The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has a case to answer regarding charges of unlawful phone-tapping. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik dismissed the defendant's no-case submission, mandating that he must now present a defence against the allegations brought by the SSS.

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•4 days ago

Otti rewards Abia world debate champions with N1m each

Quick Read: Governor Alex Otti of Abia State hosted a ceremony to honor five students from Abia Model Junior Secondary School for their victory at the 2026 International Schools Debate Championship. The government provided significant financial rewards to the students, their coaches, and education officials to recognize their academic excellence.

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•4 days ago

NASS Roundup: Ebola, fuel import, unity college funding, other top Senate stories

Quick Read: The Nigerian Senate conducted a busy week of legislative activity, focusing on educational reform, public health emergency preparedness, and fiscal oversight in the petroleum sector. Key resolutions included advancing bills for educational commission amendments and demanding accountability for fuel import data.

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•4 days ago

From vision to abandonment: Nigeria’s unfinished development, By Dipo Baruwa

Quick Read: The article argues that Nigeria's struggle with abandoned development projects is a systemic issue that transcends simple financial solutions. It calls for a fundamental shift in the development framework to prioritize accountability and structural reform.

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•4 days ago

NASS Roundup: Ebola, corps member’s death, Abuja rent, other stories from the House of Reps

Quick Read: The House of Representatives has addressed several critical public interest issues, ranging from public health emergencies and safety to infrastructure and housing regulation. The legislative body has initiated multiple investigations and called for executive action to ensure accountability and protect citizens.

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•4 days ago

APC defends Tinubu’s poverty claim, blames PDP’s 16 years in power

Quick Read: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly defended President Bola Tinubu’s recent remarks blaming opposition parties for Nigeria's poverty, citing the PDP's 16-year tenure as the root cause. The party maintains that current economic reforms, despite causing immediate hardship, are essential to fixing long-standing structural distortions in the economy.

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•4 days ago

2027: Minister’s son dares father over ‘federal might’ comment

Quick Read: Marshall Ekperikpe Ekpo has publicly challenged the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, by vowing to lead a grassroots movement against government influence in the 2027 general elections. This political stance is intertwined with an ongoing personal dispute regarding the minister's alleged biological paternity of Marshall.

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•4 days ago

2027: Oluremi Tinubu confirms vehicle donation to APC youth leaders

Quick Read: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has confirmed donating SUVs to the APC National Youth Wing to bolster grassroots mobilisation efforts for the 2027 general elections. The move follows public backlash over a deleted social media post by APC National Youth Leader Dayo Israel, which showcased seven new Toyota Prado SUVs.

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•4 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: CCB investigates Peter Obi, Saraki, David Mark, four others over offshore assets

Quick Read: The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has launched formal investigations into seven high-profile Nigerian public officials following revelations from the Panama and Pandora Papers. The bureau is examining potential breaches of asset declaration laws and restrictions on private business interests held by public officers.