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Lagos begins consultation for 2027 budget

The Lagos State Government has commenced consultations with residents across its five divisions ahead of the preparation of the 2027 Appropriation Bill, with stakeholders calling for more inclusive development and greater responsiveness to grassroots needs. The consultation, which began with the Ikeja Division, was held on Wednesday at the Multipurpose Hall of Radio Lagos, Agidingbi, ...

APC National Chairman Yilwatda embarks on vacation ahead of 2027 elections

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has commenced a two-week vacation outside Nigeria following an intensive first year in office. The APC disclosed this in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the National Chairman on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki. The party said the National ...

PDP calls for probe of Gombe gov’t collection of voter cards, account details

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gombe State chapter, has called for a probe of the government of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for collecting voters' cards, bank account details, and thumbprints from residents allegedly under the guise of an empowerment programme. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the state PDP Publicity Secretary, ...

Yilwata visit: Keyamo urges Nigerians to channel anger to ballot box

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has urged Nigerians to channel any political anger or dissatisfaction toward candidates strictly through the ballot box rather than resorting to violence or intimidation during campaigns. Reacting to the recent incident in Benue State where NDC Presidential candidate, Peter Obi faced obstruction on his proposed visit ...