Politics

SERAP, NGE Call for Urgent Protection of Journalists, Action on Insecurity in Northern Nigeria

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on the Federal Government, state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to urgently protect journalists and address worsening insecurity and human rights violations across parts of northern Nigeria. The appeal covers states including Benue, Borno, Kwara,

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Community Politics

MOSOP Urges Ogoni Leaders to Unite, Prioritise People’s Welfare

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on Ogoni leaders to unite and place the welfare of the people above individual interests. The group’s President, Andah Wai-Ogosu, made the appeal during an interactive session with journalists and stakeholders in Eleme Local Government Area. He said it has become necessary for

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Health Politics

Rivers Government to Commence Second Phase of World Bank-Supported RIV-CARE Project

The Rivers State Government says arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of the second phase of the World Bank-supported RIV-CARE project. RIV-CARE, which stands for Rivers State Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, is designed to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods across communities in the state. The Commissioner for Finance and Budget, Lekue

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Politics

Peter Obi, Musa Kwankwaso Join Nigeria Democratic Congress

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and his Kano State counterpart, Musa Kwankwaso, have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), were presented with NDC membership cards amid cheers from supporters shortly

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Politics

NEW INEC RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER ASSUMES DUTY IN RIVERS

A new Resident Electoral Commissioner has assumed office in Rivers State. Dr Johnson Sinikiem takes over from Professor Gabriel Yomere, who supervised the recent by-elections in Ahoada East and Khana constituencies.

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Politics

ADC MEMBERS PROTEST AT INEC OFFICE IN PORT HARCOURT

Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State have protested at the INEC office in Port Harcourt, demanding the resignation of the commission’s chairman, Joash Amupitan. The protesters accused the INEC leadership of bias and partisanship, and criticised the commission for allegedly delisting the party from its portal. Party leaders at the protest

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Politics

COURT BARS INEC FROM RECOGNISING DISPUTED ADC LEADERSHIP

A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik also barred former Senate President David Mark and other party figures from interfering with the functions of elected state executives.

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Politics

SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON ADC, PDP LEADERSHIP CRISES

The Supreme Court is set to deliver judgment today on the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). While the ADC matter is scheduled for 2:00 pm, the time for the PDP case has not been disclosed. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier de-recognised the David

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Politics

Supreme Court to Hear ADC Leadership Crisis Today

The Supreme Court is set to hold a substantive hearing today on the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At the previous sitting on April 14, 2026, a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba struck out an application for a stay of execution of the Court of Appeal judgment. The panel also

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Politics

Tinubu Sacks Edun, Appoints Oyedele as Finance Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and appointed Taiwo Oyedele as his replacement. The decision is part of a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening economic management and improving policy coordination within the Federal Government. Taiwo Oyedele, who previously served as Minister of State

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