Nigerian politics
29 Jan
Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, representing Cross River South, has been recognised as one of Nigeria's most promising young leaders at THISDAY's 30th commemoration awards ceremony. The prestigious event, held at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels in Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrated individuals and institutions that have demonstrated exceptional resilience and innovation across various sectors. Under the theme…
16 Jan
Political tension in Edo State reached a boiling point on Thursday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) forcibly reclaimed a secretariat in Benin City, a property the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has occupied for four years. The dramatic confrontation, marked by allegations of violence and police intervention, highlights the volatile political landscape of the state.…
7 Jan
Timi Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to cease his public insults towards political elders and veterans if he hopes to attain similar respect and status in the future. Frank’s remarks follow a series of verbal…
31 Dec
Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his recent verbal attacks on Dr. Peter Odili, a former governor of Rivers State. Wike had reportedly lashed out at Odili during a thanksgiving service organised by Martin Amaewhule,…
5 Dec
Esosa Iyawe, a member of the House of Representatives representing Oredo Federal Constituency in Edo State, has explained his decision to leave the Labour Party (LP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Iyawe’s defection, along with three other Labour Party lawmakers, was announced on Thursday by Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during…
29 Nov
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s new administration in Edo State is facing mounting criticism over conflicting statements regarding the status of the Edo State Security Network. Two weeks into his tenure, the governor's office appears to have sown confusion about the security outfit at a time when the state is grappling with a surge in violence. On…
20 Nov
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, online platforms have become an essential source of information, entertainment, and education. One such platform that has been making waves in Nigeria is Thelensng. Thelensng is a news website that covers a wide range of topics; including Politics, Maritime, Aviation, Sports, Tourism, Art& culture, crime, health, entertainment, etc. This innovative…
18 Nov
A coalition of civil society organisations has criticised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his recent comments calling for the dismissal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. The coalition, which includes The Transparency Network, Public Interest Initiative, and the Foundation for True Democratic Governance and Freedom, argues that Obasanjo’s controversial electoral…
11 Nov
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, claiming they are worsening life for Nigerians and should be the primary focus of his administration rather than targeting political opponents. Atiku issued a statement through his Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, in response to a recent statement by the…
30 Oct
Political activist Rex Daniel Amerika has called on critics to desist from attacking the judiciary and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, amid the political turbulence surrounding the Rivers State Assembly. In a statement he personally signed, Amerika condemned what he described as a calculated campaign by the Rivers government to…
29 Oct
In a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu’s recent cost-cutting initiatives, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has described these measures as insincere and superficial. In a statement issued in Abuja, Frank dismissed the austerity moves, labelling them “window dressing” intended to deceive Nigerians rather than bring…
11 Oct
Following the Supreme Court ruling on July 11, 2024, which reaffirmed the autonomy of Local Government Areas (LGAs) and prohibited state governors from dissolving democratically elected council officials and appointment of caretaker committees, most State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) have been busy conducting elections into public offices at the local government level. The civil exercise…
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The United States is releasing Russian cryptocurrency kingpin Alexander Vinnik as part of an exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel a day earlier, a White House official said Wednesday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, replied "yes" when asked if US authorities had released or would be releasing Vinnik in…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers and the public to boycott the services of major telecommunications companies, MTN, Airtel, and Glo, daily from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, starting February 13, in protest against a recent tariff increase. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja,…
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A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, has ordered the remand of a 24-year-old man, Bello Ayomide, for allegedly attempting to kill himself as police sought to arrest him for theft. The police in the state brought Ayomide to court and accused him of stealing his co-worker’s phone and withdrawing money…
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Hamas said Wednesday it would not bow down to threats from Israel and the United States, which demanded the militant group release hostages this weekend or face a return to war in Gaza. Mediators Qatar and Egypt were pushing to salvage the ceasefire agreement, a Palestinian source and a diplomat familiar with the talks told…
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US consumer inflation unexpectedly accelerated last month, data showed Wednesday, in a moment of potential political peril for President Donald Trump, who quickly blamed the uptick on his predecessor Joe Biden. The consumer price index (CPI) edged up to 3.0 percent in January from a year ago, the Labor Department said in a statement --…
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The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, passed the Tax Reform Bills through a second reading after an intense three-hour debate, with lawmakers overwhelmingly supporting the proposed legislation despite some reservations. The bills, which include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment…
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Plateau State Government have launched a Big Catch-Up Immunisation for children who missed routine immunisation due to crises in Jos North and South. The stakeholders who converged on Jos, the Plateau State capital, at the launch of the exercise lamented the rate of kids who missed their…
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A Russian court sentenced two Ukrainian men to 23 years each on Wednesday for trying to cut power to nuclear plants near Moscow and Saint Petersburg on behalf of Kyiv, a court spokesperson said. Russia has been hit by a wave of sabotage incidents since attacking Ukraine in February 2022, almost all of which security…
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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced Eze Kingsley to death by hanging for the murder of Wagbara David. The incident occurred on December 7, 2018, at Rumuosi community along the East-West Road. According to reports, Kingsley, a conductor of a petroleum tanker, used a sharp object to…
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Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger, on Wednesday presented Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) to the Federal Housing Authority for the commencement of the ‘Renewed Hope Housing Project’ to be constructed on a 31-hectares land in Minna. The governor presented the C of O to Mr. Oyetunde Ojo, the Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority (FHA),…