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By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt. Gen. Akomaye Parker Undiandeye, has assured foreign defence advisers and attaches in Nigeria that the Federal Government is prepared to conduct peaceful and transparent elections in 2027 in line with internationally acceptable standards. Undiandeye, who spoke during the third-quarter operational briefing for foreign Defence […]

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has launched a fresh enforcement operation to dislodge illegal street traders occupying road corridors and walkways around Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, and the Costain Under Bridge/National Theatre axis. The clearance operation, carried out in collaboration with the Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, Corps, was aimed […]

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Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged the newly sworn-in chairmen of the 17 local government areas in the state to immediately commence work, stressing that the local government system is not a passive arm of government in the state, but an active partner in the development agenda of the state government. Mbah […]

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•Govt must convert reform gains to higher productivity – CPPEBy Yinka KolawoleAs Nigeria marks its 66th independence anniversary, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to make manufacturing the centerpiece of its job-creation strategy, warning that macroeconomic stability will have little meaning unless it translates into lower production costs, […]

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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed former Minister of State for Aviation, Felix Hassan Hyat, as Director-General of the National Campaign Management Committee of his 2027 presidential campaign. Hyat, a former Kaduna State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, […]

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By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, on Wednesday dismissed claims that Sections 77(7) and 85 of the Electoral Act 2026 are in conflict, saying the provisions address different aspects of the electoral process. Itodo said the issue required careful legal interpretation rather than partisan consideration, noting that the two […]

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By Dayo Johnson AKURE — The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, citing his commitment to restructuring and other policy priorities. The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the organisation’s caucus meeting held at the Akure residence of its leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti. […]

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By Henry Ojelu The Break The Silence Foundation, has rejected the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in its suit seeking further investigation into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The foundation, in a statement signed by its Convener and President, Yomi Fabiyi, said it would explore available legal […]

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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has said women will determine the outcome of the party’s battle against the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general election, charging them to take the campaign into their wards and polling units. Amaechi, who recalled how women […]

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