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Julius Malema, South Africa’s fiery opposition leader, paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signaling a push for stronger Nigeria-South Africa ties ahead of a major conference.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, on August 22, 2025, announced plans to secure a loan from Japan to expand the national electricity grid, aiming to improve power supply nationwide. Revealed
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party met in Zamfara on August 22, 2025, to strategize ahead of the party’s November 15 national convention, with Enugu’s Peter Mbah and Plateau’s Caleb
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, on August 22, 2025, dismissed allegations that his personal assistants earn inadequate salaries, asserting that any aide claiming otherwise is dishonest. Speaking in Uyo,
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, on August 22, 2025, issued a stern ultimatum to cultists, demanding they leave the state or face severe consequences. Speaking in Benin City, the governor
The All Progressives Congress emerged victorious in the Kaura-Namoda South constituency by-election in Zamfara State, announced on August 20, 2025. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared APC’s candidate the winner,
Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, on August 20, 2025, attributed the Nigerian military’s delayed response to banditry in northern states to poor road infrastructure. Speaking during a security
The House of Representatives Committee on Power, on August 20, 2025, summoned 11 electricity distribution companies, known as Discos, to address substantial unpaid debts impacting Nigeria’s power sector. The directive,
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on August 20, 2025, threatened a fresh nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of undermining trust by failing to honor the 2009 agreement. Speaking
Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa called on Nigerians to acquire combat skills for self-defense, likening them to essential survival abilities like driving and swimming. Speaking in Abuja, Musa
