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22 Democratic-led states sue over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

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Lawsuits challenging Trump’s order filed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Washington state Democratic-led states argue executive order violates U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment Plaintiffs cite U.S. Supreme Court’s 1898 birthright citizenship ruling Democratic-led states and civil rights groups filed a slew of lawsuits challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to roll back birthright citizenship on Tuesday … [Read more…]

After Meeting with Fubara, Wike, Others, Tinubu Pledges Peace, Justice in Ogoniland

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Ogoni leaders on Tuesday in Abuja that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. At a meeting at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu passionately called for unity and reconciliation, urging the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work together to achieve … [Read more…]

Okpebholo Swears in Six Commissioners, Others in Edo 

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in the new Chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), and six commissioners. Also sworn in were members of Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC), Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), and State Secondary Education Board (SSEB). Addressing the newly sworn in … [Read more…]

I Won’t Join Issues with Wike – PDP BoT Chair Wabara 

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Chairman, Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said he would not join issues with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, despite his disparaging outburst against him. Wabara made the statement in Umuahia while fielding questions from journalists. The PDP BoT chairman’s comments came as the … [Read more…]

Tinubu is stabilising economy, reducing poverty – Minister Edun

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is stabilising the economy through bold socio-economic reforms aimed at revitalising critical sectors, reducing poverty and restoring public confidence, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun said yesterday. The administration, he affirmed, would focus on major infrastructural projects this year to stimulate growth and job creation. Edun, who appeared before … [Read more…]

Trump sworn in a second time, says he was ‘saved by God’ to rescue America

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Donald Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline in his inaugural address on Monday, prioritizing a crackdown on illegal immigration and portraying himself as a national savior chosen by God. “First, I will declare a national emergency at our southern border,” he said. “All illegal entry will … [Read more…]

NCC approves 50% max tariff increase for Telcos

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it will approve tariff adjustment requests by Network Operators in response to prevailing market conditions. A statement signed by Reuben Muoka, the director of Public Affairs at the NCC, said the decision is pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and approve … [Read more…]

LP’s Caretaker panel to head to Supreme Court over judgment recognising Abure as Nat’l Chairman

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The Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP) has said it will seek further clarification on the party’s leadership dispute at the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeal on Friday affirmed Julius Abure as LP’s National Chairman. In the judgment delivered by Justice Hamma Barka, the Appeal Court held that its November 2024 decision recognising Abure as … [Read more…]

774 LGs to open dedicated accounts with CBN

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The 774 local governments are to open dedicated accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the direct disbursement of allocations to them from the Federation Account, the Association of Local Governments (ALGON) said yesterday. The National President, Bello Lawal Yandaki, said the opening of the account is critical to the implementation of the Supreme … [Read more…]