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FG Disburses ₦700 Billion To Contractors To Clear Old Debts

The Federal Government has processed payments exceeding ₦700 billion in verified obligations owed to local contractors, as part of efforts to clear long-standing debts and inject liquidity into the economy. The Federal Ministry of Finance disclosed this on Monday, June 8, 2026, in a statement issued by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie. According to the ministry, about ₦436.6 billion was processed in May alone, while payments had also been approved for more than 1,240 contractors across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The ministry said the payments were approved by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, after a verification and reconciliation exercise to ensure that only duly validated claims were paid. It said the latest disbursements were part of the government’s efforts to address inherited payment obligations, especially debts affecting indigenous contractors, small businesses and medium-size...
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INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates For June 2026 Bye-elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a list of candidates contesting bye-elections on the platforms of various political parties. List released in a statement on Monday, is for the bye-elections across various senatorial districts and federal constituencies scheduled for June 20, 2026. The bye-elections will be held in Ondo South senatorial district, Nasarawa North, Rivers South East, Enugu North, Kebbi State House of Assembly (Zuru Constituency) and Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State. 1. Ondo South Senatorial District • Adesanya Olaoluwa — APP • Faduyile Francis Adedayo — APC • Akinwumi Adeolu Harrison — APM • Nejo Funso Clement — BP 2. Nasarawa North Senatorial District • Halilu Danladi Envwulu-Aza — APC • Maku Labaran — LP • John Paul Araneshri — NNPP • Emmanuel David Ombugadu — PDP 3. Rivers South East Senatorial District • Douglas Fabeeke Beeka — AA • Osarosaka Ebenezer Erewari — APC • Sam Kinanee Barikpoa — LP • Nwogu O...
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Adeleke Approves ₦204 Million Death Benefits For Families Of Late Osun Civil Servants

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the disbursement of ₦204,275,209.80 to the next of kin of civil servants who died while in active service in the state. The payment, according to the state government, is part of the administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers, pensioners and families of deceased public servants. The cheques were presented to beneficiaries in Osogbo, the state capital, during a ceremony where the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, represented the governor.  In a statement released on Monday, June 1, via its 𝕏 account, the Osun State Government said the total amount released covered beneficiaries at both the state and local government levels. According to the government, ₦125,631,083.45 was approved for beneficiaries at the state level, while ₦78,644,126.35 was released for beneficiaries at the local government level. The government said the payment was meant to provide support to families of workers who lost their b...
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Protesters Shun Rainfall, Storm Oyo Govt House Over Abduction Of Pupils, Teachers

Members of the Take-It-Back Movement, on Monday, stormed the Oyo State Government House, Ibadan, to protest worsening insecurity and the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The protesters defied heavy rainfall as they marched through parts of the state capital, demanding urgent action from the state government and security agencies. They had earlier converged on Mokola Roundabout before proceeding to the Government House, where they called for improved security across schools, roads and communities in the state. Despite the downpour, the demonstrators said they would not abandon the protest because the lives of abducted pupils, teachers and other residents were at stake. They chanted solidarity songs and carried placards with inscriptions calling on the government to act quickly against kidnapping and violent attacks in the state. Some of the placards read, “Security for all, not for a few,” “End kidnapping in Oyo State now,” “Safe...
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Verse, Neroitech Inventions to work with PCRC To Strengthen Police-Community Relations In Nigeria

Verse, Neroitech Inventions to work with PCRC To Strengthen Police-Community Relations In Nigeria Neroitech Inventions, a Nigerian information technology and digital innovation company based in Warri, in collaboration with Verse, has announced its participation in the June 2026 General Meeting of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), as part of efforts aimed at strengthening police-community engagement and promoting sustainable national development. The participation underscores Verse’s growing commitment to grassroots relationship building, civic inclusion, and strategic partnerships that encourage trust, dialogue, and cooperation between Nigerian communities and the Nigeria Police Force. According to the organisers, the engagement forms part of broader initiatives designed to support the Police Community Relations Department and deepen collaboration with stakeholders dedicated to advancing peace, security, and social cohesion across the country. The June 2026 P...
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NDC Election: Mulade Appreciates Electorates, Pledges Inclusive Representation for Warri Federal Constituency

NDC Election: Mulade Appreciates Electorates, Pledges Inclusive Representation for Warri Federal Constituency  By David Ziamone  The winner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for Warri Federal Constituency, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade, PhD, has expressed profound gratitude to party delegates, supporters, and constituents for the overwhelming support that secured his victory in the keenly contested primary election held on Friday in Delta State. In a statement personally signed by him and made available to journalists, Mulade described the outcome of the election as a demonstration of the confidence, trust, and acceptance reposed in him by the people of Warri Federal Constituency. The environmental rights activist and peace advocate said he remains humbled by the mandate entrusted to him and assured constituents that he would prioritize their interests through effective, people-oriented, and responsive representation if elected. According t...
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NDC Crisis: Group Demands Suspension of Esimaje Awani Over Self-Declaration Saga

NDC Crisis: Group Demands Suspension of Esimaje Awani Over Self-Declaration Saga By Donatus Akpoguma Fresh political turmoil has engulfed the Delta State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a pressure group within the party has called for the immediate suspension of Comrade Esimaje Vincent Awani over allegations of anti-party activities and an alleged unilateral declaration of himself as the party’s candidate for the Warri Federal Constituency ahead of the party primaries and official decision for the 2026 elections. The development has heightened internal tensions within the fast-rising political platform, with party stakeholders warning that the controversy could undermine the NDC’s growing popularity and electoral prospects in Delta State if urgent disciplinary measures are not taken. The group, operating under the banner of Concerned NDC Members for Good Governance and led by Comrade Okorodudu Akpoyibo, accused Awani of allegedly attempting to create par...
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