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ADC Accuses APC of Plotting Crackdown on Opposition

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

ADC Accuses APC-Led FG of Using National Security as a Cover to Silence Opposition The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of orchestrating a campaign to stifle opposition voices under the pretense of safeguarding national security. In a strongly worded statement issued Wednesday, the ADC insisted it remains […]

Lagos Police Impose Full Movement Restriction on July 12 for Local Government Elections

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Lagos Police Announce Total Lockdown Ahead of July 12 Local Government Elections In preparation for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Lagos State Police Command has declared a total restriction on vehicular movement across the state from 3:00 am to 3:00 pm on election day. This directive, issued on […]

Akpabio, Bamidele Defend Senate Over Concurrence Bill Delays

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate has dismissed allegations from the House of Representatives accusing it of stalling legislative processes by delaying concurrence on bills. During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele clarified that the upper chamber has been thorough and committed in handling bills received from the House. Addressing claims that over 140 […]

President Bola Tinubu pledges to curb inflation and enhance government transparency.

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to curbing inflation and ensuring economic stability through fiscal discipline, transparency, and inclusive governance. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the National Conference on Fiscal Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Abuja, Tinubu—represented by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite—emphasized the need for […]

APC Endorses Omosede Igbinedion as Candidate for Ovia Federal Constituency Bye-Election

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

APC Endorses Omosede Igbinedion as Candidate for Ovia Federal Constituency Bye-Election As preparations intensify for the upcoming House of Representatives bye-election in Ovia Federal Constituency, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed Omosede Igbinedion as its flagbearer. The endorsement came during a joint peace and strategy meeting held at the council hall in Iguobazuwa. […]

Osun Cannot Be Exempted from Local Government Autonomy — NLC President

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Ajaero insists the constitution must be upheld as the state, FG remain at loggerheads over withheld allocations The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has asserted that Osun State cannot be treated as an exception among Nigeria’s 36 states when it comes to implementing local government autonomy. Ajaero emphasized that […]

National Assembly Committed to Equitable Development – Senator Adeola

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola, has emphasized the National Assembly’s responsibility to ensure that all parts of the country benefit from national development. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Retreat of the Remo Traditional Council in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Sunday, Adeola—who represents Ogun West Senatorial District—delivered a lecture titled “The […]

Natasha Case: Senate Awaits Certified True Copy of Court Ruling

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate has acknowledged the court judgment on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan but noted it was yet to receive the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the judgment. The Chairman of, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, said this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. He said the CTC of the judgment was […]