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APC Chairman Names Abimbola Tooki Media Adviser

The APC National Chairman has appointed seasoned journalist Abimbola Tooki as Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy to strengthen party messaging and public engagement.

Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello: I am not contesting in 2027

Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello clarifies she is not campaigning for the 2027 elections despite ADC's invitation and billboards. She prefers her life as a US-based professor. Read her full statement.

Constitutional Amendment Seeks 182 New Seats for Women

Nigeria's National Assembly debates a landmark bill to create 182 reserved legislative seats for women, aiming to tackle the nation's severe gender imbalance in politics. Read the details and the Senate's counter-proposal.

Rivers Assembly to Remain in Quarters Auditorium

Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.

Senate Pushes for Structured Social Welfare to Reduce Poverty

The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill to create a National Social Welfare Service, aiming to coordinate poverty alleviation programmes. The data-driven agency would manage cash transfers, food aid, and stipends. Read more on this crucial legislative ste

Gates: Aid Cuts Cause Rise in Child Mortality

Bill Gates warns that cuts in international aid by Western nations are causing a tragic increase in child deaths worldwide. Read the full report and its implications for global health.

Zamfara: Two APC Lawmakers Defect to PDP

Two Zamfara State House of Assembly members have resigned from the APC, citing poor leadership and internal divisions. They have officially joined the PDP, strengthening the opposition's position in the state. Read more.

Bill Gates Alarms Over Rising Child Mortality

Bill Gates warns of a 'significant reversal' in child deaths as global funding collapses. Over 200,000 more children could die this year. Governments must act now to save lives.

Senate Proposes Single Nationwide Emergency Number

Nigeria's Senate considers a bill to establish a single toll-free emergency number, '112', to replace the current confusing system. The move aims to leverage high mobile penetration for faster response. Read more.

Senate Debates Single National Emergency Number Bill

The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.

Lagos Tenancy Bill 2025: Offences & Penalties Detailed

The proposed Lagos State 2025 Tenancy Bill introduces strict penalties, including fines up to N1,000,000 and imprisonment, to curb exploitative housing practices. Learn the key offences for landlords, agents, and tenants.

Lagos 2026 Budget Scales Second Reading in Assembly

Lagos State's 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged 'Budget of Shared Prosperity', passes second reading. Lawmakers debate priorities from security to education as bill heads for committee review. Read the details.

Group Faults ADC's Position on Yakubu's Nomination

The Network for Good Governance in Nigeria (NGGN) has condemned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for claiming Prof. Mahmood Yakubu's ambassadorial nomination confirms 2023 election partisanship. Read the full details.

Kaduna Governor Presents N985.9bn 2026 Budget

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani presents a N985.9 billion 2026 budget, focusing on infrastructure, education, and grassroots development. Read details of the plan and its allocations.

El-Rufai Declares for ADC, Targets 2027 Election

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai officially joins African Democratic Congress, receives membership card 000002. He aims to replicate 2015 coalition success against PDP in 2027 elections.

Bauchi Governor Presents N878bn 2026 Budget

Governor Bala Mohammed presents a N878 billion 2026 budget to the Bauchi State Assembly, focusing on economic and social sectors. The budget sees a 41% increase from 2025.

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