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Senate Public Accounts Committee not to witch-hunt anyone – Bamidele

June 9, 2026

Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, says the Senate Public Accounts Committee is not established to witch-hunt public officials. Rather, he said that the committee was set up to strengthen accountability and transparency in governance through oversight of government agencies. Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, defended the […]

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‘Explain whereabouts of undeployed funds,’ Obi tells Tinubu

June 9, 2026

*** Slams excessive borrowing without accountability By Henry Umoru, Abuja The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at what he described as excessive borrowing by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Obi who noted that the borrowings are without accountability, however uncovered stark […]

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OneDosh announces additional $1 million pre-seed investment, bringing total pre seed funding to $4 Million

June 9, 2026

NEW YORK, NY – June 9, 2026 –  OneDosh today announced the closing of an additional $1 million pre-seed investment, bringing the company’s total pre-seed funding to $4 million. The investment follows a period of rapid growth for the company, including expansion into 29 European countries, surpassing 200,000 users, and the launch of a first-of-its-kind integration enabling U.S. users […]

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Anambra Govt moves to regulate scrap business, house rent

June 9, 2026

Anambra State government said it plans to regulate the sale of scrap metals, popularly called ‘iron condemn’ in the state, and also check the rising cost of renting houses in the state. The Anambra State Executive Council, ANSEC, deliberated on this in its meeting on Monday at the Anambra State Government House. A statement by the Commissioner […]

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Senate to consider single term for President, govs after 2027 polls

June 9, 2026

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the 11th Senate will consider a single term for the President and state governors. Bamidele disclosed this on Tuesday on the floor of the Senate. He said the essence of proposing a six-year single term for the President and governors is to enable them put in their best from the moment they […]

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Police neutralise three suspects in anti-banditry operation in Zamfara

June 8, 2026

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Zamfara State Police Command says it has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing operations against banditry and other violent crimes in the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the command said a joint security team neutralised three suspected bandits […]

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ADC leadership crisis: Judge fixes June 16 to rule on recusal motion

June 8, 2026

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The planned speedy hearing of the suit seeking to remove the Senator David Mark-led executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suffered a setback on Monday, following requests for Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja to step down from the case over alleged bias. Aside from the […]

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Itsekiri youth vows to reduce oil production to 500 barrel per day

June 8, 2026

Barring any last minute change, Nigeria’s crude oil production quantum, may dip in the next 24 hours if the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality, execute its threat of shutting down Chevron Nigeria Limited Tank Farm in Ugborodo, Warri South-West Local Government Area, as well as the company’s Dibi and Olero Flow stations in Warri North Local Government […]

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