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Tinubu Orders Immediate Payment of N1.5trn Debt Owed Local Contractors

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate settlement of the N1.5 trillion owed to local contractors and has set up a multi-ministerial committee to design a sustainable plan for clearing the backlog. The directive followed a briefing at Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting, where the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, detailed the scale of the outstanding obligations. The President was said to be visibly displeased over the delays and insisted that the issue must […]

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Tinubu re-states VIP police guards withdrawal order

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his directive for the withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs, insisting that they be redeployed to security flashpoints where their presence is urgently needed. He emphasized that Nigeria cannot afford to keep vital security manpower tied down to personal protection duties at a time the country is battling terrorism, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. Speaking shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Tinubu restated that […]

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Osun: Seven APC governorship aspirants step down after meeting with Tinubu

At least seven governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State have withdrawn from the race after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. The aspirants agreed to step down in favour of Bola Oyebamiji, who has now emerged as the party’s consensus candidate ahead of the forthcoming governorship primary. The closed-door meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, was convened by President Tinubu to resolve internal tensions and streamline the party’s chances in the 2026 governorship election. […]

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JUST IN: Accord Party clears Adeleke as sole aspirant for Osun guber primary

Barely 16 hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke formally defected to the Accord Party, the party’s national leadership has cleared him to contest in its gubernatorial primary. His swift clearance reflects the party’s readiness to consolidate around his candidacy ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. Adeleke, who moved to Accord alongside his deputy, Kola Adewusi, and several senior aides on Tuesday evening, was screened earlier on Wednesday in a process described as thorough and compliant with all party and electoral […]

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BREAKING: Adeleke emerges Accord Party guber candidate 2026 Osun election

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s emergence as the Accord Party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2026 Osun State election sparked wide jubilation on Wednesday, marking a major turning point in the state’s political landscape. Running as the sole aspirant, Adeleke secured an overwhelming victory with 145 out of 150 delegate votes, while five votes were declared void. His smooth sail through the primaries reflects both his influence within the party and the strength of the coalition that rallied around his candidacy. The Secretary […]

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FG issues N590bn bond to settle GenCos’ N4tn debts

The Federal Government has floated a ₦590bn sovereign bond as the first step toward clearing the more than ₦4tn owed to power generation companies, GenCos, in what it describes as a critical move to restore liquidity and confidence in the electricity market. For years, GenCos have warned that mounting unpaid invoices from the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and the Market Operator have undermined their ability to maintain plants, invest in new capacity and meet rising national demand. The newly […]

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Mbah Seeks Urgent Review of Nigeria’s Manufacturing Finance Frameworks

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s financing structures for the manufacturing sector, warning that current commercial interest rates—estimated between 30 and 37 percent—are unsustainable and detrimental to industrial growth. Mbah, who was represented by Deputy Governor Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai at the 37th Annual General Meeting, Awards and Gala Night of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Southeast in Enugu, said the prevailing credit environment “suffocates production rather than stimulates it.” He noted […]

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Dayo Amusa emerges national vice president of Actors Guild of Nigeria

Celebrated Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Dayo Amusa, has been elected the National Vice President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) following a successful national election held in Benin City, Edo State. In a statement issued by her media office on Monday, December 8, 2025, Amusa described her emergence as a reflection of her dedication to the development of the Nigerian film industry. “My emergence as the AGN National Vice President is a testament to my unwavering dedication, leadership qualities, […]

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