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Deregister Dormant Political Parties, Rep Tells INEC

01.07.2025

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Oluwole Oke, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore integrity to Nigeria’s political system by deregistering dormant political parties. He warned that the unchecked proliferation of inactive and opportunistic political platforms is fast becoming a liability to the country’s democratic...

Alleged Cybercrime: Court Admits Natasha To Bail On Self-Recognition

01.07.2025

A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday admitted the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Udauaghan, to bail on self recognition. The Federal Government had arraigned Natasha on a fresh six counts charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. Natasha however pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to her. The senator was accused of...

From Nigerian President-Elect To District Governor-Elect In Canada

01.07.2025

In the vibrant heart of Nigeria, a young man named Uche Okugo discovered something transformative about himself in May 2006. As he stepped into the Rotary Club of Asaba, Uche unraveled not just his commitment to service but also an unwavering dedication to building connections that transcend borders. His journey from the warm climes of...

Dormant Parties Causing Confusion For Voters, Lawmaker Tells INEC

30.06.2025

The Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Oluwole Oke, has raised the alarm over the growing confusion faced by Nigerian voters during elections due to the overcrowding of ballot papers with logos of inactive and obscure political parties. Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, said the increasing number of...

Akpabio Calls For Increased Investment In Human Capital Devt

30.06.2025

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, stressed the need for Nigeria to embark on greater investment in human capital development. Akpabio made the expression during a public hearing, organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, chaired by Senator Muntari Dandutse. The public hearing was on six bills – Federal University...

E-Visa: Over 14, 000 Applications Process In Six Weeks

30.06.2025

The recently launched electronic visa (e-visa) regime processed over 14,000 applications within six weeks of its inauguration, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced on Monday. The Minister, who made the disclosure at a stakeholder sensitisation workshop on major immigration innovations held at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja, added that the electronic...

Works Minister Commends PDP Chieftain Constructive Criticisms Of Present Admin

30.06.2025

The Minister of State for Works, Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq, has commended constructive criticisms of a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Segun Sowunmi of present administration of President Bola Tinubu. He made the commendation on Sunday during an inspection tour of ongoing critical infrastructure projects embarked upon by the administration...

Delta Reaffirms Commitment To Stronger Govt-Media Partnership

30.06.2025

The Delta State Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering robust and stronger relationship with media, saying that it treasures its partnership with the media in the development of the state. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Executive Assistant on Public Enlightenment on Projects and Policies, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, stated this at the just-concluded Biennial Convention of the...

PDP Announces Relocation Of BoT Meeting

30.06.2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday announced the relocation of its Board of Trustees (BoT) Meeting scheduled to hold on Monday, June 30 at the Party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. New Telegraph reports that the change of venue for the PDP, BoT meeting comes amid dramatic scenes at the party’s National Secretariat earlier today,...

FG Launches $2.5bn Global Donorship Drive To Empower Youths, Women

30.06.2025

The Federal Government, in collaboration with Youths Off The Street Initiative (YOTSI) has launched the “YEIDEP Global Donorship Drive and Fundraising Campaign”, aimed to raise $2.5 billion for the implementation of the “Cooperative Youth Farmers and Allied Entrepreneurs Programme (CYFAEP)”, a sub-scheme of the “Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization (YEIDEP). YEIDEP is a national youth...