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July 11, 2023

Some APC members secretly wishing Akeredolu dead ahead Ondo guber poll in 2024: PDP

PDP said some members of APC secretly want Mr Akeredolu to die over claims he could threaten their aspirations.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and PDP
July 11, 2023

PDP governors task FG on rising insecurity in Plateau, other states

The PDP governors appealed in a communique issued after a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja.

PDP governors
July 10, 2023

I inherited N307 billion debt from Lalong’s administration: Gov. Mutfwang

“Currently, the sum of N12 billion for these projects is still in the custody of the Trustees of the funds,” he said.

Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang and Simon Lalong
July 8, 2023

Ekiti Assembly expresses confidence in Bamidele as Senate leader

Mr Bamidele, a lawyer with over 30 years experience, was unanimously announced as the Senate leader on July 4 at the plenary in Abuja.

Opeyemi Bamidele
July 6, 2023

Tinubu reintroduces 5% tax on telecoms; delays collection of climate taxes, import tariffs by one month

The executive edict came weeks after the president removed fuel subsidies and imposed additional taxes on vehicle owners and businesses.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu [Photo: officialABAT]
July 5, 2023

Tribunal: Bola Tinubu’s witness Senator Bamidele admits Nigerian president forfeited $460,000 for narcotics dealing, money laundering in U.S.

Mr Bamidele, a politician from Ekiti and long-time protege of Mr Tinubu’s, was at the election petitions tribunal in Abuja to give testimony against Peter Obi and Labour Party.

President Bola Tinubu and Senator Opeyemi Bamidele
July 5, 2023

Peter Obi was still PDP member when he contested under Labour Party, Senator Bamidele tells tribunal

The witness, also newly appointed Senate majority leader Bamidele Opeyemi, told the court that Mr Obi was a member of the PDP in Anambra State until May 25, 2022.

Peter Obi
July 4, 2023

‘Thiefnubu’, ‘Obidiot’ are most mentioned demeaning words during Nigeria’s 2023 election: Report

Online virulence is more potent between supporters of Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi.

President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi
July 3, 2023

Gov Bago warns of ‘painful policies’; asks Niger residents to endure

“Some of our policies may be tough and painful, but those that may be affected should take it as a contribution to mother and fatherland.”

Governor Mohammed Bago
July 1, 2023

Abia govt, ICAN to partner on transparency in governance

“There is no other institution that can be more useful in this act of enthroning transparency and accountability than the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.”

Alex Otti