Politics

Oluremi Tinubu Urges Women to Support One Another for Greater Leadership Roles

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged women to support one another in order to break barriers and attain greater leadership positions, saying collaboration and excellence remain key to success. She made the call while receiving the President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), at her office in Abuja. According to a

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Politics

Wike Welcomes Fubara Back to Political Family, Says Crisis Is Over

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has formally welcomed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara back into what he described as the political family that brought him to power, declaring that their reconciliation has brought an end to months of political tension. Wike made the remarks while speaking with journalists after inspecting

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Politics

Rivers ADC Denies Factional Crisis, Rejects Defection Claims

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports alleging that a faction of the party has collapsed into another political coalition in the state, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Chizy Enyi, said there is no faction within the ADC, stressing that

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Politics

ONELGA Chairman Reshuffles OSPAC Leadership Amid Security Concerns

The Executive Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), Chukwu Shedrack Ogbogu, has announced a major overhaul of the leadership of the local vigilante group, OSPAC, following the worsening security situation in the area. In a statement signed by the chairman, Felix Nwaobakata was appointed as the new Commandant General of OSPAC, while Sunday Egba

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Judiciary Politics

Court of Appeal Nullifies Judgment Proscribing ADC, Accord, Three Other Parties

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court that ordered the proscription of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other political parties. In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, the appellate court held that the Forum of Former Legislators, which instituted the suit seeking the

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Religion Politics

Apostle Eugene Ogu Urges Leaders to Prioritise Nigerians’ Welfare

The Presiding Bishop of Abundant Life Evangel Mission, Apostle Eugene Ogu, has called on leaders at all levels to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by implementing people-centred policies that will reduce poverty and improve the nation’s economy. Apostle Ogu made the call shortly after a thanksgiving service to mark his 64th birthday, themed “A Life

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Politics

Ikwerre LG Chairman Signs Amended Revenue By-laws into Law

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has signed into law the Ikwerre Local Government Amendment Revenue By-laws, 2026. Speaking after signing the legislation, Wobodo commended the 10th Ikwerre Legislative Assembly for the swift passage of the amended by-laws. He said the new law would strengthen the council’s capacity to generate revenue for

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Foreign Politics

Six Killed as Ukraine, Russia Exchange Deadly Strikes

At least six people have been killed following fresh Ukrainian strikes on Russian-occupied territory and a village near the Russian border, as civilian casualties continue to rise in the more than four-year war. Authorities also reported that a Russian attack on a residential building in Ukraine’s Kharkiv claimed the life of one person. The latest

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Politics

Peter Obi Rejects Division Claims, Says He Has What It Takes to Unite Nigeria

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that he would divide Nigeria if elected president, insisting that he has the experience and leadership needed to unite the country. Obi made the remarks during an interview while responding to comments by former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, who

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Politics

ADC Condemns Ikwerre Gathering Ban, Calls Directive Unconstitutional

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rivers State Chapter, has condemned the directive issued by the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, restricting public gatherings without prior approval, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to democratic freedoms. Speaking during a live broadcast, Wobodo announced a ban on all forms of gatherings in the

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