Omosede Igbinedion Clinches APC Ticket for Ovia Federal Constituency By-Election

Honourable Omosede Igbinedion has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming Ovia Federal Constituency by-election, scheduled by INEC for August 16, 2025. Our correspondent, Charles Kiseh, reports that the APC primary election, held on Saturday across the 23 wards in Ovia South-West and Ovia North-East local government areas, witnessed […]

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Edo Govt Defends Okpebholo, Denies Targeting Peter Obi Over Visit Directive

Following widespread backlash over Governor Monday Okpebholo’s comment directing Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to seek clearance before visiting Edo State, the state government has clarified that the governor’s statement should not be misconstrued. In a statement released by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the government emphasized that Okpebholo’s remarks […]

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Labour Party Senators Demand Apology from Governor Okpebholo over Peter Obi Remark

The Labour Party caucus in the Senate has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to publicly apologise to Nigerians for his recent comment directed at the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Governor Okpebholo, during a public event on Friday, stated that Peter Obi must obtain security clearance from him before visiting Edo State, citing […]

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Senate Bars Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Resuming, Says No Court Order Mandates Her Recall Yet

The Nigerian Senate has directed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central to stay away from legislative proceedings, declaring that her suspension remains in effect. In a statement released on Sunday, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu stated that there is no valid court order requiring the Senate to lift the suspension or allow her return before its […]

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Presidency Blasts ADC Over Accusations of Politicizing Buhari’s Death

The Presidency has strongly responded to claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party’s accusation that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is using the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political image-laundering as “shameless” and “obnoxious.” In a statement issued Saturday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Mr. Sunday […]

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Oyo APC Rallies Stakeholders for Ibadan North By-Election, Emphasises Unity and Fairness

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has begun strategic preparations for the upcoming by-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill the vacant seat in the House of Representatives. During a high-level meeting held at the party’s state secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, the […]

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CBN MPC Meeting: Analysts Tip Rate Hold at 27.5%, Weigh Marginal Cut as Inflation Moderates

With the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting set for July 22, 2025, analysts are broadly projecting a hold on the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), currently at 27.5%. This consensus reflects a mix of cautious optimism about moderating inflation and exchange rate stability, balanced against persistent risks to economic growth and inflationary […]

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