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Shettima Heads To Plateau For Mutfwang’s APC Reception.

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The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead a high-powered delegation to the state on Tuesday for the official reception of Governor Caleb Mutfwang into the ruling party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The reception follows Mutfwang’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on December 29, 2025, through a letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of Ampang West Ward in Mangu Local Government Area.

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In the letter, the governor attributed his decision to shifting political realities and his desire to enhance governance and service delivery.

Speaking at a press briefing on Monday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, confirmed that Vice President Shettima will serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the event.

Wase said other top APC figures expected include the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; several APC governors; and other party leaders.

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He urged residents of Plateau State to maintain peace and order before and during the event.

“We call on residents, party supporters and well-wishers to act peacefully and responsibly in line with the values of unity and peaceful coexistence that Plateau State is known for,” Wase said.

He added that the reception is a statewide event and its success depends on collective discipline, mutual respect and cooperation with security agencies and organisers.

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Stolen Mandate: Fayose Breaks Silence And Exposes How He Was Robbed Of Ekiti Gubernatorial Victory!.

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  • Past Allegations: Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose claimed on TVC News that the Federal Government forcefully took the 2018 governorship election from him using state security apparatus.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Contrast with Recent Elections: Reacting to comments by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Fayose contrasted his experience in 2018 with the recent Osun State governorship election, praising President Bola Tinubu for a different approach.

    • Claims of Security Crackdown: Recalling the 2018 polls, Fayose alleged that security personnel were pulled from his detail, movement was restricted around the Government House, and he sustained injuries that required multiple medical procedures following an altercation.

    • Call for Perspective: The former governor emphasized the immense influence of federal power during elections, noting that the heavy-handed tactics he faced differed significantly from subsequent political contexts.

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Blunder Exposed: Fadahunsi Surrenders And Begs For Forgiveness Over Inflammatory Palace Remarks!.

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August 19, 2026

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  • Public Apology: Osun East Senator Francis Fadahunsi issued an apology following public backlash and tension sparked by his recent statements at the palace of the Owa of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Context of Remarks: Explaining his visit to the monarch, the lawmaker stated that his comments stemmed from deep grief over the killing of party members during the recent governorship election, noting that his emotional appeal for justice was wrongly interpreted as a call for violence.

    • Commendation for the Monarch: Fadahunsi praised the Owa of Ijesaland for his wisdom and composure in managing the situation, which prevented further escalation.

    • Call for Justice and Peace: While apologizing for the resulting friction, the senator maintained his demand for thorough police investigations into the electoral violence and urged residents and political actors to embrace peace and respect traditional institutions.

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Massive Windfall: Tinubu Govt Reveals Record-Breaking ₦15.8 Trillion Generated From Subsidy Removal And FX Reforms!.

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  • Substantial Economic Gains: The federal government announced that the removal of the petrol subsidy and foreign exchange market reforms generated ₦15.8 trillion in federation resources between June 2023 and December 2025.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • The Reform Scorecard: Unveiled by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, during the presentation of the “Nigerians’ Reform Scorecard,” the report highlights the overall costs, impacts, and benefits of the administration’s policy shifts.

    • Revenue Distribution: Rather than appearing as a direct account credit, the gains manifested through increased revenue collections, with ₦5.4 trillion allocated to the Federal Government and ₦10.4 trillion distributed to state and local governments.

    • Combating Arbitrage: Oyedele explained that the previous exchange rate system mainly benefited rent-seekers rather than ordinary citizens or manufacturers, and that reform eliminated these distortions while boosting dollar-denominated customs revenues.

    • Additional Revenue and Borrowing: The government also generated an extra ₦3.1 trillion in independent revenue through improved remittances from state-owned enterprises, while noting that incremental borrowing of ₦11.9 trillion during the period was significantly lower than it would have been without the fiscal space created by the reforms.

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