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Why we’re prioritizing infrastructure under Renewed Hope Agenda – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT has defended his administration’s decision to prioritise infrastructural development under the Renewed Hope Agenda, saying it is the backbone of a modern economy. He said Renewed Hope is not just a slogan but roads and ease for the common man, just as he urged Nigerians to continue to support his…
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ADC Says Lokoja Court Ruling on NDC Threatens Democracy, Urges Opposition Unity
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the Federal High Court’s decision in Lokoja to set aside its earlier judgment recognising the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as another indication of what it called a coordinated effort to shrink Nigeria’s democratic space. In a statement on Saturday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the…
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PDP Condemns Court Order on NDC, Calls It Setback for Democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the reported order of the Federal High Court in Lokoja directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing it as a major setback for Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong,…
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Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court reserves ruling on admissibility of Emefiele’s statements till July 9
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, June 26, 2026, adjourned proceedings in the alleged $4.5 billion fraud trial involving a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, till July 9, 2026, for a ruling on the admissibility of…
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Dembele scores hat-trick, sends France top of World Cup Group I
France finished top of Group I after brushing aside Norway 4-1 on Friday, while Senegal kept their World Cup hopes alive with a thumping 5-0 victory over Iraq. The French had already secured a place in the Round of 32 before their final group game, but they made another statement with a dominant display inspired…
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Tinubu appoints Namdas as BCDA DG, Obahiagbon and Umeoji as NDPHC Executive Directors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). Dr Namdas replaces Dr Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned to contest for an elective post in his home state. A former member of the House of Representatives representing Ganye/Jada/Mayo Belwa/Toungo federal constituency of Adamawa…
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First Lady inaugurates NRCS National Headquarters in Abuja
The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned the first National Headquarters of the Nigerian Red Cross Service. The facility is situated in Abuja. Senator Oluremi Tinubu in her address noted that the Society has remained steadfast in its mission of serving humanity without discrimination. She stated that the Society has always had…
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NDC rejects deregistration, heads to Appeal Court over Lokoja Federal High Court ruling
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports suggesting it has been deregistered, insisting that a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Lokoja did not order its removal from the register of political parties. The party, in a statement issued on Friday, said it has already instructed its legal team to challenge the…
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DSS Releases, Compensates Man Wrongfully Arrested Over Alleged Links With Boko Haram
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the immediate release of a man wrongfully linked to Boko Haram terrorists. The setting free followed a DSS investigation review panel that cleared Nura Idris of allegations of collaboration with Boko Haram terrorists. Aside from giving Idris N3 million monetary compensation…
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Army Shake-Up: COAS Names New GOCs, Reshuffles Senior Officers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved a major reshuffle of senior officers, with changes cutting across operational commands, training institutions and key appointments at the Army Headquarters. The posting, announced on Saturday, is aimed at strengthening the Nigerian Army’s leadership and improving its operations across the country. Under the…