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Politics

January 9, 2024

Makurdi: Motorcyclists cash in on Vice-President Shetima’s visit, increases fare

Okada riders in parts of Makurdi metropolis on Tuesday increased their fare due to the visit of Vice-President Kashim Shetima to Benue.

Motorcyclists (Okada riders) and Vice-President Kashim Shetima
January 9, 2024

Soludo praises market leader for increase in IGR

Mr Soludo also commended the market leader on restoration of peace in markets across Anambra.

Anambra state governor, Charles Soludo
January 9, 2024

Impeachment: Appeal Court fixes February 8 for hearing of ex-Oyo deputy governor’s appeal

The assembly impeached the former deputy governor over allegations of financial recklessness, misconduct and insubordination.

January 9, 2024

Akeredolu: NDDC condoles with Ondo government

“‘Aketi’, as he was fondly called, is a man of simplistic nature,” said the NDDC governing board chair.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu
January 9, 2024

Niger Republic President Bazoum’s wife, son released; Nigeria commends junta

Nigeria commended the release of the dethroned Niger President Mohammad Bazoum’s wife and son from house arrest.

President Mohamed Bazoum and Hadiza Mabrouk
January 8, 2024

Ebonyi South By-election: Ex-PDP state chairman emerges candidate to replace Umahi

Mr Onu polled 143 votes to defeat his only opponent, Senator Amah Nnachi, who scored zero in the election.

Silas Onu
January 8, 2024

Obi, myself, others used Labour Party as ‘special purpose vehicle’; now I quit: Okupe

Mr Okupe said he was dumping the Labour Party based on ideological differences, describing himself as a rightist and a liberal democrat and the party as leftist.

Peter Obi/Doyin Okupe
January 8, 2024

Tinubu suspends Betta Edu over humanitarian fund scandal

The suspended Minister is hereby directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

President Tinubu and BETTA EDU
January 8, 2024

Supreme Court affirms Alia’s election as Benue governor

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria
January 8, 2024

Gov Diri praises military’s contribution to peace in Bayelsa

Mr Diri has praised the 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army for the peace and security in Bayelsa.

Governor Douye Diri and soldiers