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Presidency Counters Amaechi, Denies Automatic 25% Bank Charge

On Sunday, the Presidency dismissed the comment purportedly made by the former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, that the newly enacted tax law authorises the Federal Government to automatically deduct 25 per cent from funds paid into private bank accounts. Debunking the allegations, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu...
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Stop Addressing Looters As ‘Excellencies, Honourables’

Former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to stop addressing alleged public fund looters as “Excellencies” and “Honourables,” saying such titles are undeserved. Obi made the remarks during his official declaration of membership in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday in Uyo, the...
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Argungu: Tinubu Prioritising Festival Over Nigeria’s Security

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu for choosing to attend the Argungu Fishing Festival while over a thousand Kaiama abductees in Kwara State, including children and nursing mothers, remain in kidnappers’ captivity. In a statement, the party said this decision indicates that the president has lost touch with reality, “when he...
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Anti-Tinubu Candidates Won’t Win FCT Election

Barely 7 days to the FCT Area Council elections slated for Saturday, February 21, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will only support candidates who align with President Bola Tinubu’s agenda. The Minister, who spoke in Abuja during activities marking the 60th birthday celebration of Senator Sandy...
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Lagos APC Counters Opposition Over Implosion Claim

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has countered opposition parties over claims that the party would suffer an implosion after its National Convention. Spokesperson of the party in Lagos State, Mogaji (Hon.) Seye Oladejo, said in a statement on Sunday that the party “noted with amusement recent opposition claims predicting an...
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APC’ll Rescue Osun From Drift, Adeleke’s Incompetence

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming off-cycle election in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has called on party leaders and stakeholders to unite in rescuing the state from what he described as maladministration, incompetence and economic uncertainty under the administration of Ademola Adeleke. Oyebamiji made the call during a...
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Delta Dedicates N175bn To Grassroots Devt, Expands Health Sector Investment – Aniagwu

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has said the Oborevwori administration is intensifying efforts to open up rural communities and strengthen healthcare delivery through unprecedented budgetary allocations. Aniagwu, who spoke on The Morning Show on ARISE News on Sunday, disclosed that the state government has earmarked N7 billion for...
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My Alleged Suspension, Joke Taken Too Far – Aniagwu

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has dismissed reports of his alleged suspension from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akumazi Ward, Ika North East Local Government Area, describing the claim as “a joke taken too far” orchestrated by political mischief-makers. Speaking on The Morning Show on ARISE...
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Requiem For Stay-At-Home In S’East

For about five years, business and other activities were grounded every Monday in the South-East due to the Sit-at-Home Order occasioned by the Biafran agitation. OKEY MADUFORO, in this report chronicles the issues and the journey to its end. It all started in 2002 when on that fateful Thursday morning, all human activities in the...
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Kalu Woos Enugu Lawmaker To Join APC

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on the lawmaker representing Obingwa West Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Kalu made the call on Saturday during his visit to the lawmaker’s residence. He...
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