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‘Obi is a Political Prostitute, Obidients a Toxic Mob’ — Deji Adeyanju

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has once again stirred up the Nigerian political space with his fiery remarks about the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his supporters widely known as the Obidient movement. Speaking during a televised interview on Channels Television on Friday, Adeyanju described
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Why I’d Choose Tinubu Over Obi – Deji Adeyanju

Why I’d Choose Tinubu Over Obi – Adeyanju Nigerian human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has stirred political debate after openly declaring that if faced with a choice between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Labour Party’s Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential elections, he would prefer Tinubu. His statement has triggered
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FG Raises Passport Fees to N100,000, N200,000 Effective Sept 1

FG Raises Passport Fees to N100,000, N200,000 Effective Sept 1 The Federal Government has announced a new fee regime for Nigerian international passports that will take effect on September 1. Under the revised schedule, the standard 32-page e-passport will now cost N100,000, while the 64-page booklet will cost N200,000. Authorities
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Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary for Retiring Senior Officers – Interior Minister

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced a landmark retirement benefit approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: lifetime salary payments for senior officers retiring from the ranks of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, Commandant-General, and above. Tunji-Ojo revealed this at the 2025 Ministerial Retreat, describing it as a major boost
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Don Urges Review of Lecturers’ Salaries to Prevent Strike

Don Urges Review of Lecturers’ Salaries to Prevent Strike Lagos, Nigeria – A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Economics, University of Lagos, Prof. Tunde Adeoye, has called on the Federal Government to urgently review the salaries and welfare packages of Nigerian university lecturers in order to avert another round
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Wike Approves Promotion of 49 FCTA Deputy Directors

Wike Approves Promotion of 49 FCTA Deputy Directors Abuja, Nigeria  The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the promotion of 49 Deputy Directors to the rank of substantive Directors across various departments, following the approval of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. This move is widely
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BREAKING: Anambra Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Social Media Posts

Anambra Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Social Media Posts The Anambra State House of Assembly has announced the suspension of Hon. Bernard Udemezue, the lawmaker representing Ayamelum Constituency, for a period of three months. The suspension, which was made public during Tuesday’s plenary, followed a heated debate sparked by some controversial
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JUST IN: NSIB Confirms Six Injured in Abuja–Kaduna Train Accident

JUST IN: NSIB Confirms Six Injured in Abuja–Kaduna Train Accident The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has officially confirmed that six passengers sustained injuries following the Abuja–Kaduna train accident that occurred on Monday morning. The incident, which once again put a spotlight on the safety of Nigeria’s rail transport system,
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Kaduna-Bound Train Derails at Asham Along Abuja–Kaduna Corridor

Kaduna-Bound Train Derails at Asham Along Abuja–Kaduna Corridor A Kaduna-bound passenger train derailed on Tuesday morning at Asham, along the busy Abuja–Kaduna railway corridor, sparking widespread concern about the safety and reliability of Nigeria’s railway infrastructure. The incident occurred shortly after the train departed Abuja at 9:45 am, leaving scores
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INEC Calls for Collection of 360,794 Uncollected PVCs in Osun

INEC Calls for Collection of 360,794 Uncollected PVCs in Osun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again drawn attention to the alarming number of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Osun State. According to the Commission, a staggering 360,794 PVCs remain uncollected, and residents are being urged to
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