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Jostle for Yakubu’s Replacement as INEC Chairman Heats up as Tenure Expires November

As the tenure of office of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as INEC Chairman is winding down, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced shopping for his replacement. His tenure will end in November 2025.   Information available to us shows emerging political interests are quietly working behind the scenes to influence the process of selecting his successor, […]

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Breaking News: Akpabio, Man of Impeccable Character, Says Ben Bruce

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has vouched for the Senate President as a man of Impeccable character whom he has known deeply and closely.   This statement comes amidst ongoing political discourse surrounding Senator Akpabio’s role as the Senate President.   “I know Senator Goodwill Akpabio personally and intimately. He is a man of unimpeachable good character,” […]

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Breaking News: Fubara Neutralised as Rivers State Sole Administrator Sacks Political Appointees

Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state.   This decision, announced on Wednesday, was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu. The suspension affects a wide range of officials, including: The Secretary to the State Government […]

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Breaking News: Liaise with Telecom Companies to Push Down Cost of Data, Senate Charges ministry

The Senate has called on the Federal Ministry of Communications to work with telecommunications companies to ensure that data prices remain fair and affordable for citizens. This move is aimed at protecting consumers from exorbitant data tariffs and promoting digital inclusion across the country. In a bid to address the growing concerns over high data […]

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Breaking News: House of Representatives Approves Bill to Expand Lagos Local Government Areas

The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed a significant bill that, if enacted into law, will dramatically alter the landscape of local governance in Lagos State.   The bill seeks to officially recognize the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) as full-fledged Local Government Areas (LGAs).   This move would increase the total number of […]

To crash prices of Drugs, Healthcare Customs Implements Zero Duty on Pharmaceuticals

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken steps to drive down cost of healthcare by implementing zero-tax policy on imported pharmaceutical inputs for a period of two years.   This move is a direct result of President Bola Tinubu’s approval of comprehensive guidelines aimed at enhancing local healthcare manufacturing, reducing production costs, and attracting […]