Category: Politics
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Andy Burnham has officially become the new leader of the UK’s ruling Labour Party and the country’s next Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer, who resigned last month following political turmoil. The former Manchester mayor, popularly known as the “King of the North,” pledged to restore hope, improve living standards across the UK, and pursue greater…
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Supreme Court has upheld the final forfeiture of seven high-value properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, overturning a Court of Appeal ruling that ordered a retrial. The five-member panel, led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, unanimously ruled in favor of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), affirming the earlier…
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Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has denied any foul play in the death of Nurse Mary Habila, urging the public to stop politicising the incident. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Umahi described Habila as “like a daughter” and said she had worked with him for three years. He revealed that…
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has assured Nigerians that the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police includes safeguards to prevent governors from abusing the system for political purposes. Speaking at the National Security Roundtable in Abuja, Abbas said the bill provides for national oversight, constitutional checks, judicial review, and legislative approval…
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and 470 other candidates from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna announced this on Tuesday that the commission will recognize only the candidates submitted by the David Mark-led leadership of the party, following a…
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Cameroon’s top court has dismissed all 10 petitions against October’s presidential election, declaring the claims of ballot stuffing and illegalities unsubstantiated. In the meantime however, Candidate Issa Tchiroma has claimed victory and refused to accept any other result, while unofficial results show President Paul Biya leading. Additionally, Sporadic protests have occurred, and the court…
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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, following his Senate confirmation. During the exercise, President Tinubu urged Amupitan to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and strengthen INEC’s capacity, expressing confidence in his integrity, dedication, and patriotism. On the other hand, The newly sworn…
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Federal Government has committed $538.05 million to establish Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) in Kaduna, Cross River, and Ogun States, with plans for further expansion, aiming to transform food systems and boost agricultural productivity. This initiative, leveraging private sector participation, is expected to attract an additional $1 billion by 2027. The SAPZs also aim to…
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President Bola Tinubu has called for meetings of the Council of State and the Police Council on October 9, 2025, in Abuja to address rising insecurity and other national issues. The Council of State, an advisory body with former leaders and governors, will meet at 1:00 p.m., followed by the Police Council at 2:00 p.m.…
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late-evening fire on Monday has damaged part of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt, starting at the ground floor of the Podium Block, likely due to an electrical fault. The blaze, which caused significant smoke and panic, was contained through the combined efforts of the Rivers State Fire Service, Federal Fire Service, Renaissance…
