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Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, clarified misconceptions surrounding his post-service finances, revealing that he receives a modest monthly pension of N577,000 as a former governor of Lagos State. Speaking on Arise TV's "Perspectives" program, Fashola addressed rumors of...
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, announced on Tuesday that he has no intentions of pursuing any political office once his second term as the governor of the North-Central state concludes. The 64-year-old politician, elected in 2019 and currently serving his second term following the...
In a newly released book, "Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023)," written by Femi Adesina, details emerge about President Buhari's harrowing experience in November 2015 when his plane nearly crashed en route to the Commonwealth Heads of...
As Governor Yahaya Bello's tenure in Kogi State approaches its final days, a series of controversial decisions by the outgoing governor have stirred discussions and raised concerns within and outside the state. Bello, who is set to hand over to his chosen successor, Usman Ododo, on January 27...
In a significant move aligned with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced a groundbreaking decision to allocate 35% of recruitment slots to women in four critical agencies. The revelation came after the Board meeting for Civil...
In a town hall meeting in Gwagwalada, Abuja, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announced arrests linked to individuals feeding bandits with information. While not specifying the number or location, Wike reassured Gwagwalada residents of impending security improvements. Responding to security concerns...
The Supreme Court has rejected Mr. Ladi Adebutu's appeal against Governor Dapo Abiodun's election victory in Ogun State. Adebutu argued that the election didn't follow the rules and Abiodun didn't get enough legal votes, urging the court to cancel the results. However, the Supreme Court...
The Supreme Court has delivered a final verdict in the long-standing legal battle over the governorship position in Nasarawa State. The incumbent Governor, Sule Abdullahi of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been re-affirmed as the duly elected Governor, dismissing the legal challenge...
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has decisively dismissed all three appeals challenging the election victory of Sheriff Oborevwori as the Governor of Delta State. Oborevwori, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured victory in the March 18 governorship election, a result initially...
The Federal Government has amended the charges for the third time against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in the latest charge presented before Justice Hamza Muazu, accused Emefiele of grave offenses...
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