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ADC Slams Tinubu’s N50,000 Cash Relief As Election Gimmick, Questions Government’s Motives

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

ADC accuses Tinubu of using N50,000 cash relief to win votes, questioning the timing, impact and transparency of the intervention. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the federal government’s sudden announcement of a N50,000 monthly cash relief to vulnerable households as an election gimmick, driven by President Bola Ahmed...

ADC Demands Arrest Of Sokoto Marshals Over Attack On Governorship Candidate, Abduction Of DSS Officers

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

ADC gives security agencies 24 hours to arrest alleged attackers, secure its candidate and rescue two DSS personnel reportedly abducted in Sokoto. The Presidential Campaign Council of the African Democratic Congress (ADC-PCC) has condemned the attack on its Sokoto State governorship candidate, Alhaji Munir Dan Iya, allegedly by the operatives...

Nnaji Blames Tariff Shortfall, Investment Gaps For Nigeria’s Poor Electricity Supply

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

Former Power Minister Barth Nnaji says tariff shortfalls, infrastructure deficits and stalled investments undermine stable electricity supply after privatisation. The Chairman and Founder of Geometric Power and former Minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, has identified a combination of severe infrastructure deficits, massive revenue collection losses, liquidity crises, and systemic bottlenecks...

Badenoch Condemns Racial Attacks, Challenges Reform UK Over Nigerian Heritage

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

Kemi Badenoch condemns Reform UK figures over racial attacks targeting her Nigerian heritage, insisting such remarks will not undermine her political standing. British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has condemned individuals associated with Reform UK over racial attacks targeting her Nigerian heritage, accusing them of attempting to undermine her political...

CAN Appeals Conviction Of Christian Woman Jailed Over Religious Conversion

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

CAN files an appeal against the conviction of Lami Samuel Dawa, raising concerns over religious freedom and constitutional rights. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over the reported conviction and imprisonment of Lami Samuel Dawa by Justice A. B. Kumdila of the Borno State for her involvement...

Kogi AGILE Trains Healthcare Providers Across 21 LGAs on Adolescent-Friendly Services

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

Targets improved healthcare access, confidentiality and referral services for secondary school girls The Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has commenced the training of healthcare providers drawn from the state’s 21 local government areas to strengthen access to adolescent- and youth-friendly health services, particularly for...

2027 Polls: INEC Lists Pantami, Keeps Gwarzo, Adebutu Off Updated Candidates’ List

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

INEC includes Pantami in Gombe’s updated list but leaves Gwarzo and Adebutu out, citing court orders and rejected petitions. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday published an updated list of Governorship and Deputy Governorship candidates for the 2027 elections. The commission has included the former Minister of Communications...

Tambuwal Demands Probe Into Reported Attack On Sokoto ADC Governorship Candidate

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

Tambuwal condemns the reported attack on Manir Dan’iya’s convoy, demanding an impartial investigation and accountability for those responsible. Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has condemned the reported attack on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in the state, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, calling...

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Does Not Hand Baton To Man Standing Still, Hamzat Already Running To Lead Lagos

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

Sanwo-Olu says Hamzat has earned Lagos succession through seven years of partnership, loyalty and leadership on major projects. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described his deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, as a loyal and dependable partner, saying his commitment to governance makes him the right person to continue the...

Kemi Badenoch: British Taxpayers Must Not Pay For Slavery Committed Generations Ago

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

Kemi Badenoch rejects British slavery reparations, challenges Caribbean governments to seek apology from descendants of African rulers and merchants involved in slavery. Questions African involvement in slave trade and warns Commonwealth leaders against demanding compensation. British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has rejected demands for slavery reparations and another formal...