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Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, shared strong sentiments regarding the current political climate in a recent interview. Doyin Okupe expressed frustration over what he described as unchecked criticism toward President Bola Tinubu, urging Nigerians to show respect for the office and the leader. Highlighting that there should be limits to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the release of all minors apprehended and detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. This directive, announced recently, reflects the government’s evolving stance toward addressing the aftermath of protests and ensuring the protection of minors under the law. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has highlighted the importance of safeguarding youth rights…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Okowa, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was taken into custody amid allegations of misappropriating state funds derived from resource allocations. The EFCC’s arrest of Okowa has sparked widespread public attention, underscoring the agency’s intensified efforts to address…

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated the state government’s firm stance on prohibiting the use of public school premises for social functions, emphasizing that any school head who disregards this directive will face stringent penalties. According to the Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the ban is aimed at safeguarding the facilities within public schools, ensuring they…

The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has announced a comprehensive investigation into the utilization of $2 billion in renewable energy grants received by Nigeria from 2015 to 2024. These funds, aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s shift toward sustainable energy, were provided by international donors, including the European Union and other key partners. The committee…

CROSIEC has declared a sweeping victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent local government elections. The APC won all 18 chairmanship and 196 councillorship positions across the state, cementing its control over local governance. This comprehensive win signals a strong foothold for the APC in Cross River, extending its influence in both…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies. The statement, issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasized that Nigerians had already rejected Atiku’s ideas during the 2023 election due to their perceived lack of detail and clarity. Onanuga…

Aliko Dangote, Nigerian business magnate and founder of the Dangote Group, has stirred discussions by asserting that claims of cheaper Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) imports likely indicate the fuel’s substandard quality. Aliko Dangote argued that only lower-grade fuel could be sold at prices below the rate offered by reputable suppliers. According to him, legitimate sources…