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Nyesom Wike Calls Peter Obi ‘Food Is Ready’ Politician 0

June 1, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised Peter Obi, describing the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a “food is ready” politician who lacks the toughness required for national leadership. Wike made the remarks on Monday during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, where he spoke extensively about

NLC Rejects Govs’ ₦100,000 Wage Proposal, Demands ₦1 Million 0

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June 1, 2026

The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected the proposed ₦100,000 national minimum wage reportedly being considered by state governors, insisting that Nigerian workers require a living wage closer to ₦1 million under prevailing economic realities. The position was made known by the spokesperson of the labour union, Benson Upah, during an interview following recent remarks by

United States Slams Nigeria Over Poor Response To Religious Attack, Announces $3.5 Million Support 0

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June 1, 2026

The United States Department of State has announced a $3.5 million funding opportunity, estimated at nearly ₦5 billion, aimed at strengthening the documentation and reporting of religious freedom abuses in Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled through the Office of International Religious Freedom under the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, with applications now open

‘He Was Once My Political Boy’ – Ganduje Trashes Kwankwaso’s Legacy Boasts 0
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- May 29, 2026
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has responded to remarks made by former presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, regarding their political relationship and history in Kano politics. The exchange comes amid growing political rivalry and realignment ahead of future elections in Kano State. Dissociate Yourself From PDP Presidential Candidacy – Wike’s
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Dissociate Yourself From PDP Presidential Candidacy – Wike’s Faction Tells Jonathan 0
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- May 29, 2026
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly distance himself from reports linking him to the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. The group described claims that Jonathan would emerge as the PDP’s presidential candidate as false
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Makinde Endorses Adekanmbi As Preferred Successor In Oyo Governorship Race 0
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- May 29, 2026
Makinde Endorses Adekanmbi as Preferred Successor in Oyo Governorship Race Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reportedly declared Bimbo Adekanmbi as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The declaration was made during Adekanmbi’s unveiling as the APM consensus governorship candidate at a political
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