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Bye-Election: APC’ll Get 98% Vote In Ovia

The Deputy Governor of Edo, Dennis Idahosa, has assured the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of 98 per cent of the votes in the August 16 bye-election for the Ovia federal constituency. Idahosa, a former lawmaker who vacated the position after becoming the deputy governor of the state, gave this assurance during an...
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IMF Raises Nigeria’s Growth Forecast: Lower Borrowing Costs

Following the International Monetary Fund’s upward revision of Nigeria’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 3.40 per cent from 3.0 per cent, business sentiment across the country is showing renewed optimism. Analysts say the improved outlook, driven by stronger oil output, a robust services sector, and easing inflation, is boosting investor confidence and could translate to...
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2027: PDP To Unseat Tinubu, Rescue Nation

The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement has said that the South-West chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will spearhead the campaign to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by the group’s South-West coordinator, Abass Olaniyi, on Tuesday, the group noted that the zone is mobilising a cohesive...
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Nigeria’s Labour Minister Pushes for Stronger Worker Protect

The Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, Muhammad Dingyadi, and the Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Oluwaseun Faleye, have called for the adequate provision of a social security system for Nigerian employees under the Employee Compensation Scheme. The duo spoke on Monday in Lagos during the 2025 retreat for the National...
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HURIWA Commends DSS DG Over Human Rights Reforms

…Urges Institutionalisation of Human Rights Desk Nationwide The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed profound commendation for the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, over what it describes as “A pleasantly surprising and deeply encouraging shift” in the agency’s operational philosophy, particularly as it relates to the...
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Group Rallies Nigerians Behind Tinubu

The South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), a socio-political pressure group, has launched “SWAGA 2.0,” an initiative aimed at galvanizing massive support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference, the group’s leaders reflected on their journey since the formation of SWAGA in December 2020. They emphasized their...
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Tinubu Allocates N1.3tn for South-East Road Revamp

President Bola Tinubu has allocated over N1.3tn to ongoing road and bridge infrastructure projects in the South-East, affirming the administration’s commitment to equitable national development, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday, signed by Umahi, titled, “President Tinubu Treating the South-East Region with Fairness and Equity...
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UNILORIN VC Hails AbdulSamad Rabiu On 65th Birthday

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), has congratulated the Chairman/Chief Executive of BUA Group, Alhaji AbdulSamad Rabiu, CON, on his 65th birthday. In a statement issued by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, Prof. Egbewole described the Kano-born business magnate as a blessing to Nigeria...
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