Politics

PDP NEC Expels Governors, Key Leaders Over Anti-Party Activities

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), reportedly backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has ratified the expulsion of the Governors of Oyo, Bauchi, and Zamfara States — Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and Dauda Lawal respectively — along with other key party figures. Also affected are former Board of Trustees Chairman

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PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki Appeals to Trump, International Community to “Save Democracy” in Nigeria

The newly elected National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, on Tuesday called on U.S. President Donald Trump and the international community to “come and save democracy in Nigeria.” Turaki made the appeal following a standoff between his faction and supporters of the Nyesom Wike-led bloc at the PDP National Secretariat in

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President Tinubu to Embark on Two-Nation Visit to South Africa and Angola

President Bola Tinubu will today embark on a diplomatic visit to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola. According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s first stop will be Johannesburg, where he is expected to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from

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Five Dead as Mini Bus Plunges into River in Ogoja, Cross River State

Five persons have reportedly died in Ogoja, Cross River State, after a mini bus they were traveling in from Igoli to Abakpa plunged into a river. Eyewitnesses said the driver was the only person to escape before the vehicle sank. Sources noted that the bridge and adjoining roads where the accident occurred are very narrow,

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Kabiru Turaki Assumes Office as PDP National Chairman Amid Tensions

The newly elected National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, formally assumed office on Tuesday at the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. Turaki arrived alongside Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. In his remarks, he thanked PDP leaders for their “resilience” and “courage” in resisting

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Kebbi Government Updates on Abducted Schoolgirls, Two Escape

The Kebbi State Government has clarified the number of schoolgirls still in captivity following a recent abduction, revealing that two of the kidnapped students have escaped. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Halima Bande, made the disclosure while speaking to journalists in Zuru on Tuesday. She explained that bandits abducted 26 girls during the

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Tinubu Directs VP Shettima to Visit Kebbi Over Kidnapped Schoolgirls

President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to express sympathy to the state government and reassure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School that efforts are ongoing for their swift release. The directive was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by

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NUEE Threatens Nationwide Electricity Shutdown Following Attack on TCN Staff

The nation’s electricity supply may face a major crisis as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has threatened a nationwide shutdown. The warning comes after an alleged attack on staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by armed police officers at the Egbu Transmission Substation in Imo State. Describing the incident as a

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NYSC Releases Deployment Details for 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the deployment details for its 2025 Batch C prospective corps members. The scheme announced the development on Monday via its official X handle, confirming that call-up letters are now available. NYSC noted that some prospective corps members posted to Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will

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Governor Fubara Condemns Misinformation, Affirms Peace in Rivers State

Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has condemned what he described as a deliberate campaign of misinformation aimed at portraying the state as unsafe. He reaffirmed that Rivers State remains peaceful and fully open for business, tourism, and major events. The Governor made the remarks on Sunday night during the grand finale of the Python Golf

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