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  • While Politicians Jostle, Poverty Deepens Says Peter Obi

    While Politicians Jostle, Poverty Deepens Says Peter Obi0

    “As we politicians scramble for positions and vie for control of party structures—often sharing posts even before elections are concluded—a harsh truth confronts our nation: a staggering 62% of Nigerians—roughly 141 million people—are ensnared in poverty. This alarming statistic indicates that more than half of our population is living in dire conditions. While other nations

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  • INEC Explains Why Labour Party Is Unable to Nominate Candidates in FCT Poll

    INEC Explains Why Labour Party Is Unable to Nominate Candidates in FCT Poll0

    Ahead of the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory Area Council election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated it denied the Labour Party access to the candidate registration code due to ongoing leadership disputes and pending court cases. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Mrs Victoria Ewa-Messi, Director of Voter Education and

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  • EU-SDGN Impact Assessment: How IPC’s Media Training Is Helping Reduce Nigeria’s Political Gender Gap

    EU-SDGN Impact Assessment: How IPC’s Media Training Is Helping Reduce Nigeria’s Political Gender Gap0

    Although women make up almost half of Nigeria’s population, they are still largely absent from political leadership. Limited media exposure remains a key barrier, reducing their influence and chances of being elected. The International Press Centre (IPC), supported by the EU-SDGN I & II, has spent eight years running media workshops nationwide to help female

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  • Fact Check: Did Nyesom Wike Claim He Spent ₦50 Billion for the Election of Tinubu?

    Fact Check: Did Nyesom Wike Claim He Spent ₦50 Billion for the Election of Tinubu?0

    CLAIM: Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, claimed he spent ₦50 billion to make Tinubu President. VERDICT: Not Proven. FULL STORY An X user @ChinasaNworu made a post on the 5th of January 2025, indicating that the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that he single-handedly supported President

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  • The Crystallising APC’s Political Alliance Against Wike

    The Crystallising APC’s Political Alliance Against Wike0

    Chief Nyesome Wike, Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, is closely linked to politics and controversy. He is engaged in multiple challenges concurrently. He is working to maintain his influence over the mechanisms of power in Rivers State. Additionally, he faces disputes with various landowners in Abuja, including retired servicemen. He is also striving to

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  • Reps Publish CTC of Tax Laws, Reaffirm NASS as Custodian of Records

    Reps Publish CTC of Tax Laws, Reaffirm NASS as Custodian of Records0

    The House of Representatives has made public the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the four tax reform Acts enacted by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a move aimed at calming rising concerns over claims that the laws were tampered with after passage. Announcing the release, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen

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