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Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate in Kogi State, has criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio over what he described as authoritarian conduct towards Senator Natasha Akpoti, who represents Kogi Central. Reacting to the controversy, Ajaka stressed that the legislature is essential to upholding democratic principles such as inclusivity and tolerance.…

Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, has appealed to the Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square for leniency, expressing his willingness to relinquish all his assets as part of a plea bargain agreement. The convicted billionaire kidnapper informed the court that he has undergone rehabilitation during his incarceration at Kirikiri Maximum Prison, where…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadarin Daji, to capture notorious bandit leader Bello Turji within 30 days, either dead or alive. Oluyede issued the directive on Thursday while addressing soldiers at the 1 Brigade Headquarters in Gusau during his visit to…

The Osun State Government has responded to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, over his request to halt the upcoming local government elections in the state. Fagbemi had earlier urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to stop the elections, citing legal concerns. He pointed out that the court had invalidated…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has explained why it raised charges on ATM withdrawals from other banks. The bank says the move is meant to improve cash availability at ATMs and encourage banks to expand their ATM network. This was announced after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Tuesday, where the bank also…

The Federal Government will begin promotion exams for senior officers in Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies to fill vacancies in top positions. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this after a board meeting in Abuja. The affected agencies include the Federal Fire Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.…

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed allegations from the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that he is working with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reinstate former local government chairmen in the state. The PDP had accused Egbetokun of attempting to destabilize Osun and even plotting against Governor Ademola Adeleke. The party…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, took office furniture, including a chair with the Nigerian Coat of Arms, before leaving office. Okpebholo revealed that he had to personally purchase a new chair upon assuming office. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Okpebholo expressed shock that even basic…