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13 Feb
Apostle Titilope Oluwadare, leader of a Nigerian Christian pressure group, Nigeria National Christian Coalition (NNCC), has warned that when just men remain silent, unjust men will rule and oppress the people. Speaking at a recent press briefing, she emphasized the urgent need for Christians to actively participate in politics and governance, reaffirming NNCC’s commitment to…
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30 Jan
A Chief Magistrate court sitting in Osogbo has discharged and acquitted the chairman of the opposition Action Alliance (AA), Chief Kenneth Udeze, of charges of conspiracy, perjury, and forgery. The case, which attracted widespread media attention, stemmed from the 2018 governorship primaries of the AA in Osun State and was allegedly considered an attempt by…
18 Dec
The Edo State House of Assembly’s suspension of all elected chairmen and vice-chairmen across the 18 local government councils has sparked widespread outrage, with critics describing the move as a blatant violation of the Nigerian Constitution and the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy. The House acted on a petition submitted by Governor…
Chaos erupted in Benin City as thugs stormed the PDP Secretariat, allegedly targeting election petition documents amidst Edo State's tense gubernatorial tribunal battle.
22 Nov
The Edo State PDP Secretariat on Airport Road, Benin City, became a flashpoint of political tension on Thursday as armed thugs stormed the premises, vandalising property and allegedly targeting election petition documents. Eyewitnesses identified the attackers as being allegedly led by "Kapuepue," the younger brother of APC youth leader Tony Kabaka. Chanting war songs and…
15 Oct
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, held his first formal meeting with the newly inaugurated Local Government Chairmen on Monday, 7th October 2024, at the Executive Council chambers in Uyo. During the meeting, the Governor emphasised the importance of unity and collaborative leadership as the chairpersons assume their respective roles. A notable highlight…
7 Sep
The opposition coalition has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), did not conducted any congress in Rivers State, contrary to reports of the charadee orchestrated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The coalition in a statement issued in Abuja said if anything of a sort actually happened at the…
3 Sep
The Concerned Rivers People (CRP) has criticised the recent intervention by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum in the ongoing political conflict in Rivers State. The group accused the forum of failing to address the situation in a manner that fosters justice, peace, and stability. In a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by its…
29 May 2024
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the Delta Central Senatorial District, has extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his first anniversary in office. In a press release marking the occasion, Senator Dafinone acknowledged the challenges faced over the past year but affirmed that Nigeria is on the right path towards economic recovery and growth. "On…
27 May 2024
Governors and leaders of the ruling APC in North Central Nigeria held a high-powered zonal meeting on Saturday to discuss the party's growth and the region's developmental priorities. The meeting, held in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, commended President Bola Tinubu for his impressive handling of national issues, including reforms expected to enhance sustainable…
26 May 2024
Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, a constitutional lawyer and member of the Opposition Lawmakers Coalition, has alleged a controversial attempt by outgoing Local Government Council Chairmen in Rivers State to secure a court injunction allowing them to continue receiving monthly allocations post-tenure. This move, he argues, is both unconstitutional and a brazen affront to the rule…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu
22 Mar 2024
Those who cannot persuade others by the force of their arguments, it is said, usually try to intimidate them with force … or the threat thereof. But if they thought that by so doing, they could cow someone like Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, they were sadly mistaken. Earlier in 2024, the nation was rudely awakened…

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The Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, has sent an official delegation to Amsterdam for a meeting with the streaming giant- Netflix. The meeting, which is scheduled to be held at Netflix’s corporate headquarters in Amsterdam, aims to discuss the impact of Netflix's recent decision to stop commissioning original…
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The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday criticised the "inaction" of the UN Security Council in the wake of the M23 armed group seizing the city of Bukavu, according to a letter seen by AFP. Congolese United Nations ambassador Zenon Mukongo Ngay submitted the letter to the Security Council denouncing its inability to rally in…
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A video has surfaced showing the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ifedayo Local Government election, Kayode Atolagbe, firing a dane gun into the atmosphere to the delight of his supporters. ]The video was shared on X by Prince Aderemi, a former Media Assistant to the former governor of Osun State and…
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The Senate Committee on Power has begun a discussion with a South Korean energy firm, BK Energy, to explore mini-grid solutions and alternative energy sources for power generation, including using coconut-derived graphene.
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About eight persons lost their lives in a fatal auto crash on Sunday night at Amala, Ngor Okpala, Imo State. Sources attributed the incident to reckless driving, which led to a head-on collision involving two vehicles.
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The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp), has launched a credit scheme for the purchase of locally assembled vehicles.
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The Lagos State Police Command has a new Commissioner of Police, CP Moshood Oluhundare Jimoh, who officially takes over from Olarewaju Ishola. It was gathered that Ishola, who has yet to be reassigned to a new portfolio, faced criticism from various quarters
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Amid growing security concerns and fraudulent activities within Ogun State’s informal transport sector, the Commercial Motorcycle (Okada) Riders Associations have unveiled plans for a digital transformation to enhance public safety and riders’ accountability.