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REPORT UNCOVERS DISCREPANCIES IN VOTE COUNT, INEC DATA FOR EDO, ONDO POLLS A new report released by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has revealed inconsistencies in the electoral process during the 2024 governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, with discrepancies in vote counts and data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The report, which revealed discrepancies between the …

TINUBU HONOURS NASS LEADERSHIP: SIGNS SOUTH WEST, SOUTH SOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS BILLS INTO LAW In a momentous stride towards Nigeria’s regional development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made history by signing into law the South-West Development Commission (SWDC) and South-South Development Commission (SSDC) bills. This action completes the establishment of five new Regional Development Commissions (RDCs), fulfilling a legislative priority …

2027 MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR PDP UNLESS … – TAMBUWAL Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has said that the 2027 general election may be difficult for the People’s Democratic Party PDP) if it fails to resolve its internal crises. This was just as the party’s National Vice Chairman (South), Chief Dan Osi Orbih, admitted that …

SENATE LEADER JUSTIFIES EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS, SAYS IT’S IN NATIONAL INTEREST The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has justified the ratification of the state of emergency slammed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.The Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District argued that his colleagues ratified the proclamation in spite of public outcry against it in national interest, and not …

PRISONS’ OVERCROWDING: ENUGU, CROSS RIVER, ONDO, PLATEAU GOVERNORS PARDON INMATES In a bid to alleviate overcrowding in Nigeria’s correctional facilities, four state governors have granted pardons to over 120 inmates across various custodial centres in their states in the last three months. The pardon is part of ongoing efforts to reduce congestion in the nation’s correctional system. Governor Peter Mbah …

I NEARLY QUIT 2023 PRESIDENTIAL RACE — TINUBU President Bola Tinubu said he nearly guit the 2023 presidential race. The President said this at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, President Tinubu thanked guests for their presence, prayers, and contributions to the nation’s development, and appreciated Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill …

AMONG WORLD’S 21 BLACK BILLIONAIRES, SIX ARE NIGERIANS Forbes has released its annual list of billionaires, highlighting 2,781 individuals worldwide. Of these, only 21 are Black, making up less than 1% of the total. Among them, only two are women. The list includes individuals from various industries, including finance, technology, sports, and entertainment. Here are the 21 black billionaires in …

IMF ASKS NIGERIAN GOVT TO PROTECT POOR CITIZENS The International Monetary Fund has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure that its efforts to stabilise economy and boost growth are supported by measures that protect the country’s poorest citizens. To ease the suffering of the poorest citizens, the IMF asked the Federal Government to expedite the completion of its …

UK INCREASES COST FOR VISA STUDY, TRAVEL APPLICATIONS The United Kingdom has increased visa fees for students, tourists, and other travelers, a move that will affect Nigerians and other international applicants seeking entry into the country. According to the UK Home Office, the fee for a student visa has been raised from £363 to £490, a 35% increase. Other visa …