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House Of Reps Convene Emergency Sitting 0

June 15, 2026

The House of Representatives is set to hold an emergency plenary session to consider legislation seeking an extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 national budget. The special sitting, scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, comes despite the chamber currently being on a short legislative recess that began last week

Akpabio’s Daughter Given Juicy Position In NNPC Without Regular Interview – Oshiomhole 3

NEWS, SLIDE

June 15, 2026

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that the daughter of Senate President Godswill Akpabio secured a position within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) through a process that did not follow standard recruitment procedures. The Edo North lawmaker made the claim during an interview on a public affairs podcast, where he discussed ongoing concerns surrounding

FG May Start Paying Salaries Through eNaira 0

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June 13, 2026

The Federal Government may soon begin using the eNaira platform to pay workers’ salaries, pensions, and social welfare benefits as part of efforts to expand the adoption of Nigeria’s digital currency. The proposal is contained in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new payments roadmap, known as the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028, which outlines strategies

Elections Are Rigged Because Nigerians Want It That Way – Peter Obi 0
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- June 13, 2026
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that election manipulation persists in Nigeria largely because citizens fail to adequately protect their votes during the electoral process. Speaking during a recent visit to Washington, D.C., Obi emphasized that while political leaders and stakeholders have responsibilities in ensuring credible elections, ordinary Nigerians also play
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Why Fighting Terrorism Is Difficult In Nigeria – Defence Minister 0
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- June 13, 2026
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said the country’s battle against terrorism, banditry, and insurgency remains challenging because criminal groups continue to receive support from sponsors and collaborators within local communities. Musa made the remarks during the 2026 edition of The Platform Nigeria, a public policy forum organised to commemorate Democracy Day and hosted
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Osun Accord Lawmakers Allege APC Plot To Incite Violence Ahead Of Governorship Election 0
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- June 12, 2026
Members of the National and State Assembly elected on the platform of the Accord Party in Osun State have alleged that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, and leaders of the party are plotting to orchestrate widespread violence across the state ahead of the
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