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‘I Saw No Future With Obidients’- Ex-Obi Campaign Chief Defends Return to APC

Former Obi-Datti Deputy Campaign Manager Isaac Balami says he returned to the APC after concluding that President Bola Tinubu had addressed many of the concerns that prompted his exit in 2022 Balami claims the Obi-Datti campaign lacked the...

ADC Slams FG Over Suspension of LG Funds Ahead of Election

ADC accuses the Federal Government of deliberately withholding statutory allocations to Osun local governments in a bid to weaken Governor Ademola Adeleke's administration. Opposition party warns that the suspension of funds will disrupt salary payments, healthcare, basic education,...

FG Sets Mid-August Deadline to Clear Outstanding Wage Awards, Moves to Pay Promotion Arrears

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Federal Government fixes a mid-August deadline for the payment of outstanding wage awards, assuring eligible public servants that disbursement will begin once the final release of funds is concluded. Promotion arrears move into payment stage as the government...

REA Unveils 60.82MW Renewable Power Rollout Across Six States, Deepens Off-Grid Energy Push

The Rural Electrification Agency has expanded its nationwide renewable energy programme to 60.82MW across six states. The latest 13.92MW interconnected hybrid solar project in Yobe builds on earlier projects in Kogi, Rivers, Adamawa, Kebbi and Plateau. REA says...

EFCC Breaks Silence, Says ₦11bn Fraud Probe Forced Freeze Of Osun Account

EFCC says the freezing of the Osun State Government account was driven by an ongoing investigation into the alleged fraudulent handling of ₦11 billion in Ecology Funds, Intervention Funds and FAAC allocations—not the August 15 governorship election. Anti-graft...

Don’t Turn Osun Into Political Battlefield – Davido Tells Uzodimma

Afrobeats star Davido appeals to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma to ensure the August 15 Osun governorship election is not turned into a political battleground, urging respect for the will of the electorate. Singer throws his weight behind...

I’ll Quit APC Day Tinubu Disrespects Opposition, Catholic Church — Orji Kalu

Orji Kalu says he will leave the APC if President Tinubu ever undermines opposition politics or disrespects the Catholic Church, insisting the President remains committed to democratic values. The Abia North senator rejects claims that Tinubu's "all is...

Court Ousts APC Candidate Adeleye, Declares Arobo Authentic Flagbearer For Ondo Reps Seat

Federal High Court overturns APC's nomination process, nullifying what it described as an unlawful return by the party's leadership. Justice Peter Lifu declares Abdugani Arobo the valid winner of the APC primary election after holding that he secured...

NAICOM Revokes Nigeria Reinsurance’s Licence In First Post-Recapitalisation Crackdown

Nigeria Reinsurance loses operating licence. NAICOM cites capital requirement breach. Muiz Banire appointed provisional liquidator. Move marks first enforcement under NIIRA 2025. August 5, (THEWILL) — Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation has become the first insurance company to lose its operating...

After 171 Days In Terrorists’ Grip, 176 Kwara Abductees Regain Freedom

176 residents kidnapped during the February 3 terrorist invasion of Woro and Nuku communities have regained their freedom after nearly six months in captivity. Kwara State Government hails President Tinubu, security agencies and all those involved in the...