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    Category: Politics

    Tinubu working assiduously to engender responsible borrowing to address Nigeria’s public debt – Speaker Abbas

    September 9, 2025 (updated September 9, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    …advocates stronger oversight to align with the Renewed Hope Agenda for sustainable growth The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Abbas Tajudeen has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is working assiduously to address Nigeria's public debt through a non-oil revenue drive. This is even as the Speaker noted that public debt, if well utilised, can engender growth... Read more

    Category: Business, Foreign, Politics

    Labour Party to NASS: Reject Tinubu’s Borrowing Plans Amid Soaring Debt

    September 9, 2025 (updated September 9, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Labour Party to NASS: Reject Tinubu’s Borrowing Plans Amid Soaring Debt The Labour Party (LP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to halt President Bola Tinubu’s fresh borrowing requests, warning that Nigeria’s rising debt profile poses a grave threat to economic stability. In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, the party’s Interim National Publicity... Read more

    Category: Business, Politics

    Plateau: PLASIEC releases timetable for 2026 Local Government Elections

    September 4, 2025 (updated September 4, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Plateau: PLASIEC releases timetable for 2026 Local Government Elections Jos - The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has announced that local government elections will be conducted across the 17 councils of Plateau State on 1st September, next year. Addressing journalists on Thursday in his office in Jos, the Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Plangji Cishak, said the notice is... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Tinubu Orders Review of Security Operations in Katsina, Backs State Police, Forest Guards Upgrade

    September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Tinubu Orders Review of Security Operations in Katsina, Backs State Police, Forest Guards Upgrade Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed a comprehensive review of security operations in Katsina State, with a pledge to deploy advanced military hardware and surveillance drones to combat banditry. Speaking at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of eminent Katsina leaders... Read more

    Category: Law & Human Rights, Politics

    Rivers APC Pledges to Work with Governor Fubara, Vows to Remain Critical Opposition

    September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its readiness to work with Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the interest of peace and stability, as the state anticipates the restoration of democratic institutions and the lifting of emergency rule on September 18. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the State APC Chairman, Chief... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Kalu Congratulates Vice President Shettima on 59th Birthday

    September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Kalu Congratulates Vice President Shettima on 59th Birthday …says you Embody True Passion, Dedication to Nigeria's Growth, The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, on his 59th birthday. In his congratulatory message, Kalu commended Vice President Shettima's passion and dedication to the growth... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Speaker Abbas visits APC chairman over mother’s death, vice-chairman for losing son

    September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Speaker Abbas visits APC chairman over mother's death, vice-chairman for losing son The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday, led a delegation of the House leadership and caucus leaders on condolence visits to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the APC National Vice Chairman (North-West), Hon. Garba... Read more

    Category: Politics

    PDP passes no confidence vote on Osun Deputy Governor, ex national scribe

    September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State, has passed a vote of no confidence on the State Deputy Governor, Mr Kola Adewusi over alleged anti-party activities. The party also disclosed that it has no confidence on the leadership of its former National Secretary and Board member, Professor Wale Oladipo for hobnobbing with the opposition members. In... Read more

    Category: Politics, Top Stories

    Kaduna Govt Faults Report Ranking State High on Kidnapping Incidents

    August 28, 2025 (updated August 28, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Kaduna Govt Faults Report Ranking State High on Kidnapping Incidents Kaduna - The Kaduna State Government has faulted a report which ranked the state among those with the highest cases of kidnapping in Nigeria, describing the publication as false, mischievous, and irresponsible. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Ministry of Information and signed by the Commissioner-Designate, Malam Ahmed... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert, Law & Human Rights, Politics

    2027: Deputy Speaker calls for continuous voter registration

    August 28, 2025 (updated August 28, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    2027: Deputy Speaker calls for continuous voter registration The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has called on the people of the South East geopolitical zone to actively participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement on Wednesday, Kalu expressed concerns over the reports of... Read more

    Category: Politics

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