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Finance Minister Wale Edun Reportedly Flown to UK for Medical Treatment

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reportedly been flown to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. Sources familiar with the development confirmed the information to Western Post on Tuesday. The report comes just days after presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga dismissed earlier claims that the minister had been taken abroad for medical care. While the presidency had previously stated that Edun was ill but receiving treatment in Nigeria, new reports suggest he has now […]

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Mathematics no longer compulsory for Arts candidates — FG

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of admission entry requirements for all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework to expand access to higher education. The development followed the approval of national guidelines for entry requirements into tertiary institutions, according to a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. The new policy, championed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, aims to democratise access […]

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Nigeria Assumes Chairmanship of G-24, Pledges to Champion Developing Nations’ Interests

Nigeria has taken over the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), with a commitment to amplify the voices of developing nations and promote inclusive global economic reforms. The country will formally assume office on November 1, 2025. The development was announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a series of posts on its official X handle on Wednesday. Formed in 1971, the G-24 brings together developing nations to establish unified positions on global monetary policy and […]

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Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Resigns from PDP Alongside State Lawmakers

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement was made by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, who confirmed that the decision also includes the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, and all PDP members of the state legislature. Governor Diri’s resignation ends months of speculation about his possible defection, though it remains unclear which political party he plans to join next. According to reports, […]

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Reps Urge Urgent Dialogue Between FG and ASUU to End Warning Strike

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to urgently return to the negotiating table to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute that led to a two-week warning strike by the union. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved during plenary on Tuesday by Hon. Oluwaseun Whinghan, who represents Badagry Federal Constituency of Lagos State. ASUU commenced the warning strike on Monday, citing the Federal Government’s failure to address […]

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Governor Uzodimma Seeks Stakeholder Support to Tackle Insecurity in Imo

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called on political leaders and stakeholders across the state to join hands with his administration in addressing the rising insecurity affecting communities in the state. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre in Owerri on Monday, the governor reaffirmed his government’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property. Uzodimma expressed strong support for the establishment of state police as a long-term solution to […]

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Governor Radda Signs Katsina’s 2025 Supplementary Budget of N137 Billion into Law

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has signed the 2025 supplementary budget of N137 billion into law, following its passage by the State House of Assembly. The supplementary budget allocates N126.8 billion to capital projects and N10.2 billion to recurrent expenditure. Governor Radda explained that the additional budget was necessary to address funding shortfalls in key ongoing projects and to sustain the state’s infrastructure development drive. He stated that the funds will be channeled primarily into completing critical road networks, upgrading […]

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Reps Urge Strengthened Security in Sokoto’s Kebe and Tambuwal Over Rising Bandit Attacks

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify security operations in Kebe and Tambuwal Local Government Areas of Sokoto State following a surge in deadly bandit attacks that have claimed lives and displaced numerous residents. The resolution was adopted during Tuesday’s plenary after a motion of urgent national importance was moved by Hon. Abdushama Dasuki, who represents the Kebe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency. In presenting the motion, Dasuki raised alarm over the persistent attacks by […]

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Tinubu Calls for ECOWAS to Declare Resource Theft an International Crime

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to classify resource theft — including illegal mining and mineral smuggling — as an international crime, warning that the activity threatens the region’s security and stability. The President’s message was delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the 2025 Annual General Assembly of the Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA), held at the ECOWAS Secretariat […]

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