‘Backdoor’ one-party state dangerous for Nigeria – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned against the covert establishment of a one-party system in Nigeria, cautioning that such a move could destabilise the nation’s fragile democracy. Speaking at a memorial lecture held in honour of the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, in Abuja on Wednesday, Jonathan emphasised the dangers of political manipulation aimed…

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NLC Endorses Gov Yusuf For Second Term in Kano

The NLC chairman also lauded the governor’s consistent payment of salaries and pensions. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Chapter, has endorsed Governor Abba Yusuf for a second term in office, hailing his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers and retirees. The endorsement was given during the 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration held…

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Australia ruling party to increase international student visa fee to A$2,000

Australia’s ruling Labour Party has announced plans to raise international student visa fees to A$2,000 if returned to office, as part of a broader strategy to manage immigration and generate revenue from the country’s booming education sector, Reuters reported on Monday. The proposed increase, up from the current A$1,600, is expected to generate A$760 million…

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‘Who should criticise who?’, Sanwo-Olu fires back at Peter Obi

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has faulted former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over comments he made about Nigeria during a recent appearance at Johns Hopkins University in the United States. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Sunday, accused Obi of making “disparaging comments” about the country, saying prominent Nigerians…

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Osun ALGON Chairmen Rally Behind Gov Adeleke, Vow Support for Second Term

Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, Osun state has declared their full support for Governor Ademola Adeleke, while pledging to rally behind the Governor for second term in office. According to a communique issued by the association on Saturday, signed by Hon. Sarafadeen Abiodun Awotunde, State ALGON Chairman emphasized that all the chairmen in…

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Rivers Crisis: ‘Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria,’ Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as “anti-democratic”. In a move that was greeted with backlash, Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months…

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