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…INEC Chair Commends Ghana’s Election

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, yesterday commended Ghana’s electoral process, highlighting its innovations and political stability as key factors in the smooth conduct of its 2024 presidential election. Ghana’s ex-president, John Mahama, won the country’s presidential election held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu...
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Atiku Reflecting On 2027 Presidential Ambition

A prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State and former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaigns, Segun Sowunmi has revealed that his principal is yet to decide on whether he will contest the 2027 presidential election or not. Speaking on Channels TV on Sunday, Sowunmi said Atiku remains in a period...
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Katsina Retiree Receiving $4 Monthly Begs For Review

A retiree, Aminu Umar Kankia, has appealed to Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State to effect an upward review of his monthly pension immediately, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Umar-Kankia appealed in Katsina on Saturday and said his monthly pension was a paltry N7,000 ($4), while some pensioners were receiving between N4,000 ($2.25)...
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INEC Explains Delay In Workers Payment 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the reasons behind the delay in payments to ad-hoc workers who participated in the Ondo State governorship election held on November 16. The electoral commission attributed the delays to technical issues stemming from banking errors. Dr Temitope Akanmu, INEC’s spokesperson in Ondo State, disclosed that while the...
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Alia Denies Plotting Akume’s Sacking As SGF

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia yesterday denied sponsoring the calls for President Bola Tinubu to sack the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume. The Benue All Progressives Congress (APC) faction headed by Austin Agada had accused Alia of plotting Akume’s removal from Tinubu’s cabinet. Alia and his predecessor Akume are locked...
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Anti-Corruption War Must Begin At The Top- Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has emphasized that the fight against corruption in Nigeria must start with accountability from the highest levels of leadership. Speaking during an interactive session on Sunday, “Boiling Point Arena”, Obasanjo argued that tackling corruption at the top would set an example and reflect the government’s commitment to integrity and...
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Dangiwa Inspects FG’s Housing Projects In Lagos

In his commitment to ensuring timely delivery of mandate in line with the housing sector Presidential priorities, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa will be embarking on a working visit to Lagos to inspect ongoing Renewed Hope Housing Projects and engage stakeholders on Land Administration. Dangiwa will be in Lagos...
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